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Apprentice Star Labels Company "Bunch of Idiots" After Being Denied Credit Increase

The Apprentice star said he spent an hour on the phone with the company and was refused after speaking to staff who knew his financial status.

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The Apprentice star, 79, who has a reported net worth of £1.138 billion, called American Express "a bunch of idiots" in a tirade on X.

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The Jewish ChronicleThe Jewish Chronicle
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‘Bunch of Idiots!’ Lord Sugar blasts American Express after he is denied credit limit increase

Billionaire businessman and star of The Apprentice says he was snubbed even though a staff member knew who he was

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The ArgusThe Argus
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Apprentice star labels company "bunch of idiots" after being denied credit increase

The Apprentice star, 79, who has a reported net worth of £1.138 billion, called American Express "a bunch of idiots" in a tirade on X.

·Brighton, United Kingdom
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Billionaire Lord Sugar calls bank ‘idiots’ as credit limit rise denied

The Apprentice star angrily responded to followers about why he needs a credit card

·London, United Kingdom
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Evening StandardEvening Standard
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Alan Sugar blasts American Express after he is denied credit limit increase

The billionaire said he spoke to someone who was aware of his ‘financial status’, but it made no difference.

·London, United Kingdom
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Evening Standard broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
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