Alana Spencer Explained

Alana Spencer (born 11 February 1992) is an entrepreneur from Aberystwyth.^[1] She is notable for winning the twelfth series of BBC One's The Apprentice in 2016. The programme's first Welsh winner,^[2] Spencer received a £250,000 investment from Lord Sugar for her luxury cake and chocolate business, Ridiculously Rich by Alana.^[3]

Early life

She grew up in Loughborough and Llanrhystud, Ceredigion^[4] and attended Ysgol Gyfun Aberaeron for her education^[5] where, aged 16, she took her first chocolate order for one of her teachers.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: The Apprentice: Alana Spencer on her Ceredigion roots. 19 December 2016. BBC News. 12 April 2019.
2. Web site: Alana Spencer is the first Welsh winner of The Apprentice. 18 December 2016. Wales Online. 12 April 2019.
3. Web site: She's ridiculously rich! The Apprentice's Alana Spencer on life after winning the show. 22 October 2017. Express.co.uk. 12 April 2019.
4. Web site: Hughes. Owen. 2016-12-18. 13 things you should know about Apprentice finalist Alana Spencer. 2020-12-14. WalesOnline. en.
5. Web site: Apprentice winner Alana returns to former school to give advice. 2020-12-14. Cambrian News. en.
6. Web site: Pingitore . Silvia . 2016-01-01 . Interview with BBC Apprentice winner Alana Spencer . 2021-07-25 . the-shortlisted.co.uk . en-GB.