Joseph Valente, the winner of The Apprentice, has faced criticism for expressing his desire to purchase two private jets in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis that has left many Brits struggling.
Fans have taken issue with the entrepreneur’s flaunting of his wealth at a time when so many are facing financial difficulties.
Additionally, the 34-year-old has been accused of disregarding the environment due to the non-environmentally friendly nature of private jet travel.
Valente, who achieved victory in the 11th season of the BBC show under Lord Sugar’s guidance in 2015, shared his ambitions while on a trip to Las Vegas.
He stated, “While business class is enjoyable, we’ve committed that by the age of 35, we will exclusively travel by private jet.
Furthermore, by age 40, we intend to own two of them. It’s about building generational wealth.”
Valente, who serves as the CEO of Trade Mastermind, playfully added, “Perhaps my fans can help me decide on the color?”
Andy Hayton expressed frustration, saying, “It’s essential for them to understand the struggles many people face, rather than flaunting their wealth like they are. It’s not about jealousy; it’s about empathy.
Boasting about one’s wealth doesn’t demonstrate that.”
Dannie Morris quipped, “Keeping it environmentally friendly, I see.”
Vicky Stanton said, “Though it’s not great for the environment.”
Amy-Louise Snelling raised environmental concerns, stating, “What about the environmental impact of private aviation?
While you may be enjoying your wealth now, I hope you don’t expect your children to be grateful for the damaged world they inherit due to this excessive consumption mindset.
We are stewards, not conquerors of this planet. What’s the point of having all the money in the world if our seas are lifeless, our land is barren, and our air is toxic?
Please use your business success to leave a meaningful legacy.”
Some individuals also humorously commented on Valente’s attire, with one person named Gary quipping, “Is it sunny inside the plane?”
Ashley Morrison added a jest, saying, “Looking sharp, like a blind DFS salesperson.”
Valente defended his non-environmentally friendly choice of travel by stating, “Time is money, and to effect change on a global scale, one must travel quickly. There are more urgent issues at hand than the carbon footprint of our jets.”