Joe Phillips exits The Apprentice

Joe Phillips has been fired on 'The Apprentice'.

The entrepreneur exited the BBC show after he failed to impress Lord Sugar during a challenge in Dubai.

The teams were tasked with laying on a corporate event for a high-end client - but Joe failed to shine during the task and he was ultimately sent home early.

Elsewhere, Reece Donnelly was also axed from the show after drinking alcohol on the flight to Dubai.

The theatre school owner was sent home by Lord Sugar because he broke the show's alcohol ban, even though he'd previously been warned by the producers.

A source told MailOnline: "Reece was sent home and didn't film in Dubai.

"Producers were unimpressed when he had several alcoholic drinks on the flight even though he was told not to."

Lord Sugar was shocked that Reece squandered his opportunity on the show.

The insider added: "Lord Sugar was obviously furious, he couldn't believe someone would risk securing his £250,000 investment for the sake of a drink."

Lord Sugar also informed the other candidates of Reece's exit.

He said: "So, as you know, Reece wasn't able to take part in the task and has subsequently left the process."

Meanwhile, an 'Apprentice' spokesperson said: "Reece was unable to continue in the process, this was discussed and agreed between Reece and programme-makers."

Prior to the series, Reece revealed that he was looking forward to the challenge and that he was determined to make Scotland proud.

He explained: "I hope you all enjoy the show as much as we laughed making it. As the first Scottish candidate in over eight years, let’s do this Scotland."