Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDragons’ Den star Touker Suleyman has announced his departure from the BBC show after 11 years, stating it is time for "new blood" to take his seat. The 72-year-old retail entrepreneur, who joined the programme in 2015, made the decision after reflecting on what matters most to him. Suleyman was known for his energetic presence, often breaking products while testing them, and for investing in a number of children's brands. His final episodes are scheduled to air later this year, marking the end of his 12 series on the long-running programme. Following his exit, Suleyman plans to continue mentoring the entrepreneurs he has invested in and share his five decades of business experience. In fullAnd for that reason, I’m out: Dragons’ Den legend Touker Suleyman quits BBC show after 11 yearsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Dragons’ Den star announces he’s leaving BBC series after 11 years
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDragons’ Den star Touker Suleyman has announced his departure from the BBC show after 11 years, stating it is time for "new blood" to take his seat. The 72-year-old retail entrepreneur, who joined the programme in 2015, made the decision after reflecting on what matters most to him. Suleyman was known for his energetic presence, often breaking products while testing them, and for investing in a number of children's brands. His final episodes are scheduled to air later this year, marking the end of his 12 series on the long-running programme. Following his exit, Suleyman plans to continue mentoring the entrepreneurs he has invested in and share his five decades of business experience. In fullAnd for that reason, I’m out: Dragons’ Den legend Touker Suleyman quits BBC show after 11 yearsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
