Dragons’ Den star quits BBC show as he shares final snap from ‘last day on set’
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Dragons' Den star Steven Bartlett has quit the BBC show.
The Diary of a CEO podcast announced he's leaving the popular series on his Instagram page on Thursday (June 29).
On his Instagram story, the 30-year-old wrote: "It's not lost on me what an honour it has been to be asked to participate in this show.
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"A 12 year old childhood dream come true! To sit between two of my childhood role models @deborahmeaden @peterionescbe has been one of the most surreal experiences of my life.
"Thank you to @saradaviescc & @touker_suleyman too, they've been kind, supportive and hilarious since before I stepped on set 2-3 years ago! Dragon's Den is an important piece of British treasure.
"My goal is to leave this platform better than I found it so that all the kids out there that are sat watching it at home – like I was once upon a time get a valuable window into entrepreneurship that might empower them to create businesses of their own!
“The show is thriving. Views have climbed "year over year", the show is innovating, it feels fresh and the pitches are getting better and better. Hope you enjoy this season, it’s my favourite. And thanks to the BBC for having me."
"Thank you to @saradaviescc & @touker_suleyman too, they've been kind, supportive and hilarious since before I stepped on set 2-3 years ago! Dragon's Den is an important piece of British treasure.
"My goal is to leave this platform better than I found it so that all the kids out there that are sat watching it at home – like I was once upon a time get a valuable window into entrepreneurship that might empower them to create businesses of their own!
"|The show is thriving. Views have climbed "year over year", the show is innovating, it feels fresh and the pitches are getting better and better.
"Hope you enjoy this season, it’s my favourite. And thanks to the BBC for having me."
The entrepreneur's departure comes as it was announced former Manchester United footballer turned businessman Gary Neville, will be a guest dragon. Alongside Neville, fashion and retail entrepreneur Emma Grede will join the show.
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Steven founded the social media marketing company The Social Chain from his bedroom in Manchester.
The millionaire built the group's two main companies, Social Chain and Media Chain, at the age of just 22.
By the time he turned 27, the company had gone public and then merged with German retailer Lumaland. He left the business in 2020.
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