The Apprentice aide Linda Plant, 69, knocks SIX YEARS off her age as the self-confessed 'Queen of Mean' looks for love on dating app By Callum Wells For Mailonline Published: 11:22 BST, 12 September 2021 | Updated: 11:22 BST, 12 September 2021 Viewcomments She's infamous for putting The Apprentice candidates in their place during the grueling interview stage where she examines their CVs with a fine toothcomb. But it seems Linda Plant, 69, doesn't mind fibbing about her own credentials as her profile on dating app Bumble was spotted by a fan, where she lists her age as 63. The self-confessed 'Queen of Mean' is looking for a love that her three sons will approve of - and clearly has a fondness for younger men. Shock! The Apprentice aide Linda Plant, 69, has knocked six years off her age as the self-confessed 'Queen of Mean' looks for love on a dating app... after advising clients to 'be proud of their age' Her profile photo shows the businesswoman, who previously owned a house in London's Primrose Hill worth £12 million, wearing a white dress while smiling for the camera. She exhibited her collection of blingy jewellery, including a dazzling white ring, a chunky gold bangle and an eye-popping co-ordinating watch. The property development and interior design mogul has listed her birth month as January 1952 on her company profile, confirming that she is indeed 69. In a recent video tutorial for Linda Plant Academy, she advised applicants regarding their CVs: 'The first thing you should do is own your age. Formidable: She's infamous for putting The Apprentice candidates in their place during the grueling interview stage where she examines their CVs with a fine toothcomb 'Be proud of your age. You're 62, you've got experience.' A source told The Sun: 'It's ironic that Linda champions the importance of honesty — especially where age is concerned — then fudges her own numbers.' Speaking about her advising position for Lord Sugar, she told Radio Times: 'My role is to be sure that [the] candidate has the right ethos. 'I'm looking for any weakness. You have to be tough in business: firm but fair. You know, a people person. 'I'll be digging to expose a weakness so that Lord Sugar doesn't make a mistake.' MailOnline has contacted Linda for comment. Busted: The property development and interior design mogul has listed her birth month as January 1952 on her company profile, confirming that she is indeed 69 Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility