Alongside the standard twelve episodes, the series was preceded by the mini online episode "Meet the Candidates" on 25 September, with two specials aired alongside the series – "The Final Five" on 11 December, and "Why I Fired Them" on 13 December.
One other change made for the fourteenth series saw sixteen candidates taking part,[2] returning to the number of applicants production staff finalised upon prior to production starting on the tenth series, with Sian Gabbidon becoming the overall winner.
Of those who took part, Sian Gabbidon would become the eventual winner, going on to use her prize to set up production of an affordable luxury range of swimwear.
Each member faces scrutiny over their backgrounds, work experience, track record, and business proposals when questioned by interviewers.
Sian works to present her plan for an affordable luxury swimwear range, receiving praise for offering products that can be customised and reversed, yet faces concerns over the USP of her brand and the competitive market for her proposal.