BBC drops first look at new Dragons’ Den as two extra moguls join panel in show first
THE BBC has dropped an exciting first look at the new series of Dragons’ Den – as two new moguls join the show.
The programme will return to BBC One next year with a big dragon shake-up.
Bosses have introduced two guest celebrities who will join Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Sara Davies, and Steven Bartlett.
Football pundit and former player Gary Neville has signed up for the 21st series.
The 48-year-old will bring his sporting knowledge to the business world and den.
Speaking about joining Dragons’ Den, Gary said: “It’s a pleasure to join the Dragons as a guest for the new series and see some of the amazing pitches from budding entrepreneurs from different walks of life.
“It was a privilege to share my knowledge and guidance with the brave entrepreneurs who entered the Den, but you’ll have to wait and see whether I committed to any investments!”
Joining him on the panel is businesswoman Emma Grede, who is the CEO and co-founder of fashion company Good American.
Emma, 41, said she hopes the new series of the Beeb show “inspires the next generation to create opportunities for themselves”.
She added: “Being back in the UK and joining this series as a Guest Dragon has been amazing and feels very full circle to me.
“Being able to share my own knowledge from the business I’ve built with the entrepreneurs is so important, there’s a lot of major talent in this upcoming series.”
Meanwhile, Samantha Davies, who is BBC Studios’ executive producer, said: “In our 21st series it’s hugely exciting to bring a fresh, new dynamic to the Den in the form of Guest Dragons.
“Gary and Emma are both masters in their fields and it’ll be fantastic to see their different styles and perspectives in the business world.
“But our existing Dragons aren’t just going to sit back and let them snap up all the best deals, so viewers can expect all the usual competitiveness and sass in the Den.”
Earlier this year Steven Bartlett was force to confirm he was still very much part of Dragons’ Den after fans thought he had quit the show.
The most recent series of Dragons’ Den is available now on iPlayer.