Not matching the dizzy heights of ex-recruiter Lee McQueen, who won the previous series of The Apprentice, Paula was unfortunately hoisted by her complete lack of numeracy skills.

Having clearly produced the best natural beauty product, and out-sold it compared to the other team, week four’s leader Paula made an intsytinsy miscalculation of how much the fragrance cost. “It’s about a fiver then. Naff all, really,” she pronounced, as fellow contestant Yasmina and herself totted up the costings. Imagine her surprise (for surprise, read look of sheer terror) when Nick Hewer, Siralan’s henchman (sorry) aide interjected: “Would it surprise you to learn that you’ve spent over £700 on the sandalwood oil?” And following a theatrically timed moment of stunned silence, Nick added sweetly: “I’ll leave that with you,” before exiting stage right.

In the boardroom, Paula’s excuse that she “doesn’t do numbers” didn’t cut any slack with Siralan, who informed her: “You know how to work out redundancy on a bloody calculator, don’t you?” Moments before showing her the door.

Still, at least she didn’t have to endure the hideousness that was Pants Man in the following week’s task. If you didn’t see it, please don’t ask for an explanation. It’s all too painful to recall…