Dragons Den: Last News

A Dragons' Den contestant was found dead in a woodland area on 1 October, an inquest heard. Graeme Turner appeared on the show in 2010 where he pitched a children's customisable wallpaper kit to the investors.The graphic designer was looking for a sum of £50,000 for 5% of his firm, but the dragons didn't decide to take the opportunity.The wallpaper kit enabled parents to transform their child's bedroom into their favourite football stadium.

Dragons' Den favourite Sara Davies has emotionally declared she's 'stepping away' from the hit BBC programme in an heartfelt farewell posted across social media.The TV presenter, author and businesswoman, 40, who joined the line-up in 2019, has made the difficult decision to leave after six years. On her Instagram, she penned, "Little update from me..... As this last run of Dragons' comes to an end I have to say I've loved every minute of this series so far and I'm so proud of the businesses I've invested in this year!" Back at the helm as CEO of her company Crafter's Companion, Sara went on to add: "As a lot of you will know, I've taken up my position again as CEO of Crafter's Companion and my business is my big priority this year.

Crafting mogul and businesswoman Sara Davies has reportedly been snapped up by ITV to front their latest daytime quiz show.The 40 year old mother of two recently wrapped up a 16-episode stint on BBC's The Big Idea Works, but is set to switch gears as she takes the reins of This is Money.Touted as the "fastest quiz on TV", the new show will see contestants race against time to keep hold of the jackpot prize they're handed at the start of the game. Sara, who made her mark on Dragon's Den in 2019 as the youngest ever female investor, expressed her excitement about the new venture.

Deborah Meaden, the formidable businesswoman and Dragons' Den star, has had an incredible journey to success, with her husband being her biggest supporter behind the scenes. Joining the hit BBC show in 2006, Deborah has become one of its most enduring figures, investing in everything from innovative beach towels to chic fashion labels. While she's known for her keen business acumen on screen, it's her husband Paul who provides unwavering support off-camera.The couple's love story began around 1985 when Paul was employed at Deborah's family business, Weststar Holidays.

When we manage to grab a moment with a slightly breathless Sara Davies, it's not long before we get a glimpse into her hectic life as a working mum.The Dragons' Den star, 40, who became the youngest ever female investor on the show in 2019, has just stepped off stage after interviewing Lisa Nandy, the UK's Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, at the government's Creative Industries Growth Summit in Gateshead. After our conversation, she'll be heading back home to Teesside where she lives with her husband, Simon, and their two boys.

Sara Davies, the youngest ever female investor on Dragons' Den, has opened up about the part of the show she finds most difficult.The 40-year-old entrepreneur, who replaced Jenny Campbell in 2019, admitted to OK! that she still struggles with having to shatter dreams in the BBC Two show. "When I have to say, 'I don't think this is commercially viable,' on Dragons' Den and they look crestfallen, it's devastating," she said during an exclusive chat about her new show.

Dragons' Den star Sara Davies has wowed her fans with an incredible weight loss journey, dropping three dress sizes and completely transforming her figure. At 40, the dynamic businesswoman showed off her new look after revealing the lifestyle changes that helped her slim down. Stealing the spotlight at PeakeFest business event, Sara shone in a floor-length, eye-catching dress, her blonde hair styled in a sleek, straight fashion as she took to the stage.

Dragons' Den star Sara Davies has shown off her incredible body transformation after going from a size 16 to a size 12 - with her Instagram is flooded with compliments from fans. “That dress! You look awesome!” said one.

A TV star avoided prison time after a damning assault trial verdict involving kicking and spitting at a woman – during what was described as a "frightening and degrading" incident. Fifty three year old Andrew O'Keefe, a former host of popular Australian TV shows including The Chase – where he starred alongside UK favourites The Governess and The Beast – was found guilty of a list of charges back in January of this year.They included common assault and assault occasioning actual bodily harm, alongside drug possession and violating an Apprehended Violence Order.The embattled star had originally admitted to the AVO-related charge – a court order designed to protect someone from violence, harassment, intimidation or other forms of threatening behaviour – but was in court over the others during a three-day trial in 2023.

Dragons' Den have confirmed there will be some new names joining the panel - including some familiar faces from This Morning and one business mogul from America.Three stars of the screen will be joining the Dragons as guests to judge some new contestants on their business plans.This Morning fashion guru Trinny Woodall will join the line-up, along with the man who was dubbed the nation’s PE teacher, Joe Wicks. And the right-hand woman to the Kardashians, Emma Grede, will also become a Dragon - and not for the first time.The last time we saw Emma, she secured a huge deal on the show.

Simon Cowell was visibly moved to tears while appearing on the Diary of a CEO podcast with Dragons Den star Steven Bartlett.The music and TV icon had to pause the interview as he recounted the heart-wrenching moment he learned of his father's passing. The Britain's Got Talent judge opened up about the emotional turmoil he faced while celebrating his early career triumphs, only to receive the devastating news. Simon shared: "I think someone told my mum, 'Don't tell Simon' [while he was celebrating].

Dragons' Den star Sara Davies has confessed that it's been a 'tough couple of years' as her £37million arts and crafts company grapples with the cost of living crisis and Brexit aftermath. The entrepreneur, who regularly offers financial aid and guidance to struggling businesses on the show, revealed that her online firm Crafter's Companion was £1million in debt last October and is expected to report further losses this month.

With the celebrities having spent almost a week together in the brand-new series of Celebrity Big Brother, it appears tensions are mounting between the contestants. In the diary room, ex-This Morning presenter Fern Britton revealed a ‘feud’ between Dragons Den star Levi Roots and Ibiza Weekender icon David Pots. As Fern made the confession to Big Brother, she said: "Levi is getting hilariously scratchy and a bit tetchy as the kids are taking over cooking breakfast." She added: "He does like to be chef!" Fern then found herself surprised as she suddenly broke down in tears with Big Brother checking in on her during the chat.

She’s a self-made multimillionaire with a glittering TV career, so it’s no wonder that for Sara Davies MBE “failure is not an option”.The crafting queen, 39, has earned an astonishing £37 million fortune by harnessing her pioneering spirit, determination and good old-fashioned grit to forge a business career. Now Dragons’ Den star Sara hopes that same mindset will carry her along on her toughest mission yet – a 50km trek for Comic Relief across the Arctic Circle, alongside fellow Geordie Vicky Pattison, DJ Laura Whitmore and England Lioness Alex Scott. “I’m a firm believer that actually getting through anything is just mind over matter,” says Sara, confidently.

The Apprentice has returned for its 18th series, and one of the contestants is Dr Asif Munaf who has a lot to prove after facing the brutal boardroom last week in the bottom three. Some viewers might remember him from another business TV show, Dragons' Den, where he tried to get a £50,000 investment for his Smoothie brand DATE.

Entrepreneur and business owner, Sara Davies who is best known for starring in Dragons' Den, has earned herself a whopping net worth.The 39 year old has come a long way from launching her own business while studying and has been awarded an MBE by the royals. Sara has become a TV star since joining Dragons' Den back in 2019, where she took over the seat from Jenny Campbell. But away from fame and investing in initiative businesses, Sara has built her successes up and made a whopping fortune.

Emma Grede, 41, is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in America due to her business acumen. Having first made an appearance on the US version of Dragons' Den, Shark Tank, Emma is now in the UK for a special episode as she looks to invest in another business. But what do we know about Emma? OK! takes a look at her incredible life.

Sarah Willingham, the entrepreneur, investor, and now TV star, took part in two series of the much loved business show Dragon's Den between 2015 and 2016.The 50 year old landed the role of one of the 'Dragons,' in which "budding entrepreneurs, inventors and small businessmen pitch their ideas, with real cash to invest." While Sarah only appeared in series 13 and 14, she made a huge impact on the show, which helped her forge an even more successful TV career. Since her two season stint, she's also appeared on Daybreak, This Morning, The Wright Stuff, Sky News, and a celebrity episode of The Chase.

Dragons Den's Duncan Bannatyne packed on the PDA with his stunning wife Nigora Whitehorn as they walked along a picturesque beach during a luxury Caribbean holiday. The loved up duo were spotted on Christmas Day walking on a beach in St Barts with their arms around one another. The 74 year old showed off his trim and toned figure as he wore an unbuttoned purple shirt, paired with some Baywatch-style red beach shorts.The Scottish entrepreneur sported a bushy beard and accessorised the look with several beaded bracelets on his wrist and iconic sunglasses with an orange lenses.

Sara Davies, who joined Dragon's Den in 2019, has just finished filming another series of the show, which features guest stars Gary Neville and Emma Grede. Strictly star Sara, 39, has previously revealed to Express.co.uk about how guests have changed the show's dynamic and how the Dragons adapted to them being on set She said: “We had to fit an extra chair in which wasn’t easy! “It sounds ridiculous but having six of us talking on top of each other instead of five was actually quite a challenge.

Dragon’s Den star Hilary Devey reportedly left no money in her will, despite having an estimated £80 million fortune. The businesswoman passed away aged 65 in June 2022 at her holiday home in Marrakesh, Morocco, after battling a long illness. Over 12 months after her death, the contents of Hilary's will has now been released and it appears that the TV star only left material objects for her loved ones, despite her huge fortune.