The Apprentice fans are sure to be saddened to learn that the show will not be airing this year.The 16th series of the hit BBC show will instead be pushed back to 2022 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.Speaking to The Sun Lord Alan Sugar said: “I think you’ll see it in the early part of next year, in fact, that’s the plan.“If things go well, and there’s no outbreaks or third waves, we’re planning to start recording later this year and it should be just after Christmas that they’ll start it again.”This marks a sharp reversal from March, where he vowed that The Apprentice would be “back on air this year” after voicing his disappointment at the delay.The pandemic has also caused him issues with his businesses, admitting that several are.