Dragons’ Den could introduce more new faces (Picture: BBC Studios/Simon Pantling)
Dragons’ Den could be welcoming more new faces following the success of guest stars.
The BBC shook up the concept in the most recent series with former footballer Gary Neville and Skims founding partner Emma Grede taking a seat in the lair (aka Old Granada Studios in Manchester).
Aspiring entrepreneurs got a bonus Dragon, therefore one more chance to secure investment for their business idea, and viewers got to hear a different perspective.
As the show heads into its 22nd series, they are reportedly considering more fresh businesspeople.
Made In Chelsea’s Spencer Matthews who launched alcohol-free brand Clean Co, food entrepreneur Ella Woodward, who is often known as Deliciously Ella, and sports promoter Eddie Hearn are on a list of potential ‘suggested’ dragons, but they aren’t a ‘done deal’.
‘They’re aiming for an eclectic mix of people who each bring something unique,’ a TV insider told The Sun.
Gary joined the regular dragons (Picture: BBC)
Deborah Meaden, Steven Bartlett, Peter Jones, Sara Davies, and Touker Suleyman, could be joined by different accomplished celebrities, but they won’t be replaced.
‘They aren’t about to start swapping in new names for the long-standing dragons, they are complementary additions,’ the source explained.
In 2025, Dragons’ Den will be celebrating 20 years on air, so it could be the perfect time to do something special.
Spencer is reportedly being considered for the series (Picture: Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
The 2024 series has seen many interesting ideas come through the doors, and land life-changing money in return for a stake in their business.
There’s been a ‘hanky panky’ cinema, a glamping site with an emotional backstory, and miracle ‘ear seeds’ which led to the BBC being criticised for ‘unfounded claims’.
The newest dragon Steve, 31, also invested in Luxe Collective, who buy and sell vintage designer items. They secured £100,000 in exchange for 3% of the company, in what some viewers described as the best negotiation in show history.
Ben claims some of the facial expressions are faked (Picture: BBC)
Following their win, co-founder Ben Gallagher told Metro.co.uk the one thing the dragons fake for TV.
‘You can see they’ve been told to do a facial expression when someone’s saying something so the cameras can get that reaction,’ he explained.
‘They are super skilled at being able to communicate so the average person can understand it, and the faces are a part of that.
‘The stuff they say is very thoughtful, very knowledgeable and it’s coming from a good place, but there are some extra bits there that are for the show to make it more dramatic.’
Metro.co.uk contacted BBC for comment.
Dragons’ Den is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
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