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DRAGONS' Den star Amy Wordsworth was told her business was "too small" to invest in on the show - but now it's worth £2 million. The business woman - who is founder of baby bath and shower products Good Bubble - starred on the thirteenth series of the BBC programme back in 2016.

BBC's Dragon's Den saw one hopeful entrepreneur looking to pitch more than just her business.The plucky business owner made her appearance on the show alongside her husband as they pitched their Barking Bags product to the dragons on Thursday (January 27).Debbie Greaves and Rob Angel are former teachers who decided to invest their retirement fund in their business and hoped to impress the Dragons alongside their pet Cockapoo Maisie.The couple were hoping for a £35,000 investment in exchange for a 10 per cent stake in their business as they showed off their product to Peter Jones, Sara Davies, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman and Steven Bartlett.Debbie set about displaying the merits of their "Barking Bag" utility bag, designed for dog owners to carry essentials such as poo bags, treats, toys, ball launchers and even a separate section for carrying dog waste in until you find a suitable bin.Meanwhile, Rob talked numbers on the business as they tried to win over their potential investors.One Dragon in particular, Steven, wasn't too sure that he was feeling the idea as he questioned how their product was any different to another, more fashionable bag.He questioned: "Can I just say, I'm a dog owner, I have a shoulder bag that I use, I put everything in there. I bring the toys, snacks, I bring the doggie bags, I bring all of the things that you put inside your bag, and I'm not using your product, so clearly there is competition.

DRAGONS' Den has offered a platform to thousands of budding businesspeople in the show's 17 year history. But there been a few times that the panel have missed out on a HUGE investment opportunity - enter Aaron Branch, 30, and Zak Lloyd, 22 Following Thursday night's episode, these two businessmen - who got no offers on the show - say they have "no regrets".

Dragon's Den star Peter Jones found out the hard way that you don't mix business with pleasure, after he tried to team up with pal Holly Willoughby.

Dragons' Den fans were left in stitches after two entrepreneurs pitched a stylish vegan bag company with a naughty secret hidden inside.During the latest instalment of the popular BBC One business show, business owners Rebecca Joy and Natalie Dianna stepped into the den to ask for an investment of £50,000 for a 10% share of their brand Freeda Rome.In each of their cactus leather handbags there was a short erotic passage which separates their product from other vegan handbags on the market.The pair introduced the handbag as the ideal item for “bad girls who do good things” which is both long-lasting and good for the planet.As they handed out their original weekend bag to the five dragons in an attempt to get them to invest, OG dragon Peter Jones couldn’t help but read out the naughty extract sewn into the bag.

BBC's popular business show Dragons’ Den .But according to a successful business owner, viewers only get to see a glimpse of the pressures that occur on the screen.For aspiring entrepreneurs, appearing on the show can catapult their business to a bigger audience, customers and clientele – or do the opposite.So what can a budding business owner do to wow Dragons Deborah Meaden, Peter Jones, Sara Davies, Touker Suleyman and new Dragon Steven Bartlett?Edward Hancock, who is the founder of Cheesegeek, an online cheesemonger who specialises in supplying British artisan cheeses directly to customers’ doors, was the first businessman to enter the Den in the new series of the BBC show.Alongside his business partner Richard Simpson, Edward, 39, they agreed a great offer from Steven Barlett, who offered the pair £150,000 for a 5% stake in the company.Now, Edward and Richard have revealed what really goes on behind the scenes on the highly intense show and how future business owners can deliver the perfect pitch to hopefully win the Dragons over.Due to loads of entrepreneurs applying to take part in the long-running series, Edward said the process is very thorough.He explained: "When we first applied to appear on Dragons’ Den, I don’t think we really believed we would get through to the next stage, let alone appear on the show."It’s a thorough process - video auditions, comprehensive due diligence, form after form. Then an email arrived with confirmation - we had a slot on the very first day of filming the new series."The star went on to explain how excited he was when he was chosen to film for the show.He continued: "Excitement was our first reaction.

FOR entrepreneurs, appearing on TV’s Dragons’ Den can either make or break their business. So what does it take to really wow the judges Deborah Meaden, Peter Jones, Sara Davies, Steven Bartlett and Touker Suleyman? Edward Hancock, founder of cheesegeek, an online cheesemonger specialising in supplying British artisan cheeses directly to customers’ doors, was the first business owner to step foot in the den on the new series of the BBC One show.  Appearing alongside his business partner Richard Simpson, they delivered an impressive pitch that won over Peter, Steven and Touker. The business partners agreed an offer from the newest Dragon, Steven Bartlett - who bid £150,000 for a 5 per cent stake in the London-based artisan cheese retailer.

A mum has secured a six-figure sum backing from Dragon's Den.

Once again, everything was coming up fives in the Friday evening demo wars for the major networks. Six shows tied for the top spot in early demo numbers on the night, leaving it to total viewership to break any ties.

A Scots mum has secured a six-figure sum backing from Dragon's Den after appearing on the show last night.

NEW Dragons' Den investor Steven Bartlett clashes with Peter Jones as he brands him a “vampire” in an explosive season premiere.  On Thursday night’s episode, marketing mogul Steven dubs his counterpart Peter as bloodthirsty for trying to take a huge share of a new business. Edward Hancock and Richard Simpson want £150,000 for 3 per cent of their cheese subscription service Cheese Geek, Peter offers them the money but wants 15 per cent of the business.

BBC One.The new season will also feature Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman and new Dragon Steven Bartlett.Ahead of the new series’ launch, Sara took to Instagram to answer fans’ questions about the programme.One viewer asked whether she was the only one who wears slippers on set.Sara replied with a picture of herself enjoying a drink in a bright red suit paired with some comfy slippers.The former Strictly Come Dancing contestant said: “Nope Deborah wears hers too but she’d kill me if I shared a picture with you - and it’s so poor Billy doesn’t have to re-paint the soles every evening! (I kid you not!)”Answering a previous question, Sara explained that Billy was the person in charge of the Dragons' Den stars’ outfits.A fan had asked how they “film for 18 days when you all wear the same clothes”.Sharing a selfie smiling to the camera as Billy brushed her suit, Sara explained: “This is the wonderful Billy….“One of the unsung hero’s of the show!“He’s worked on Dragons since the first series and he washes all of our outfits every night (even re-steams my shirt over lunch too!”) (sic)In a separate story, Sara added: “Billy also works on Strictly!“Here he is with me on my very first day and very last day of the show (I love him to bits and he’s ALWAYS there looking after me!)”Sara shared two selfies of the pair smiling broadly.The TV star has shared her excitement with her 169,000 Instagram followers in a post uploaded last night ahead of the new season debut.The update featured a trailer showing the most shocking and funniest moments of the series.Sara wrote in the caption: “So, to say I’m excited is an absolute understatement!“Dragons’ Den is back tomorrow and it’s an absolute corker of an episode.“I promise you

STEVEN Bartlett revealed how his note-taking is different to the other dragons after joining the BBC's Dragon's Den panel. Steven is the youngest dragon at only 29, and joined the show as a 28-year-old.

Farrow & Ball and Edward Bulmer because we’ve all had far too long staring at our interiors lately, thus leaving us with ample time to study the colour cards of these trailblazers and think up ways to update our homes. Names such as Sap Green and London Clay are now ubiquitous in our catch-ups with friends. For the fashion equivalent I’ve turned to the brand Poetry.Ginnie wears lilac beanie, £30, The Munro Beanie; Sweater, £119, Poetry Fashion; Cotton jeans, £125, Purdey; Wellingtons, Ginnie’s own, by AigleYou all know Poetry, you just don’t know you know Poetry.

Dragons' Den is back for its 19th series with the BBC, this time introducing fans to a brand new investor called Steven Bartlett.The 28 year old CEO of media company SocialChain has replaced seasoned businessman Tej Lalvani, and fans of the show are eager to find out more about the attractive dragon. Steven, along with the show's existing investors Sara Davies, Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden and Touker Suleyman, are all multi-millionaires, so it's fair to assume they all have some impressive homes.

DRAGONS' Den has dropped a first look at its youngest ever recruit in the new series. 29-year-old Steven Bartlett joins the 19th series of the BBC show and has already made a huge fashion statement.

Shark Tank will feature four new guest sharks when ABC’s freshly Emmy-nominated unscripted series returns for its 13th season in October, the network revealed Thursday during its virtual TCA presentations.

DRAGONS' DEN star Sara Davies has branded the show "horrendously competitive" and dished the dirt on which of her co-stars love to brag about their big wins. Multi-millionaire crafting queen Sara 37, joined the panel of the BBC show for its seventeenth series as the youngest investor, replacing Jenny Campbell.

Simon Cowell - known for his no nonsense approach to ripping apart hopefuls' business pitches on television.The business mogul, 71, was on the famous BBC entrepreneur show from 2005 up until he left in 2015 due to having other work commitments.Alongside his original Dragon cast which included Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden and Theo Paphitis, Duncan was famed for his intimidating persona and acute business mind, often putting the contestants on the spot and grilling them on their numbers.During his stint on the show he backed a staggering 35 businesses, but many fans of the show will also remember him for his iconic phrase he'd use on unlucky candidates, when he declared: "I'm out."Bannatyne, 72, has business stakes in the hospitality and

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OK! magazine."I was like, 'Oh my God!'"He was my first boyfriend and I was his first girlfriend," she went on to explain.The couple, who tied the knot in 2007, are now the proud parents to two children - Oliver and Charlie.Sara joined the cast of Dragons' Den in 2019, 13 years after being invited to pitch on the show.The BBC programme sees entrepreneurs present business ideas to a panel of millionaires, who are looking to invest their own money.Sara is joined on the show by original cast member Peter Jones, as well as Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman and Steven Bartlett.She said the show is the "absolute best place" to find good investments.DON'T MISS...‘My days in employment must be numbered’ Jeremy Clarkson shares fears [UPDATE]They’ve