Touker Suleyman Departs BBC's Dragon's Den After Ten Years
Dragon’s Den star Touker Suleyman QUITS the BBC show after ‘extraordinary’ decade

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Touker Suleyman, the 72-year-old businessman, has announced his departure from BBC's Dragon's Den after a decade on the show. He cites a desire to focus on what matters most in his life, reflecting on the privilege of investing in passionate entrepreneurs during his tenure.
- 01Touker Suleyman announced his resignation from Dragon's Den via Instagram.
- 02He served as a Dragon on the show for ten years, starting in 2013.
- 03Suleyman expressed gratitude for the opportunity to meet talented entrepreneurs and invest in their businesses.
- 04He emphasized sharing his business wisdom and hopes to have positively impacted those he interacted with.
- 05The announcement came on a Saturday, marking a significant moment in his career.
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Touker Suleyman, a prominent figure on BBC's Dragon's Den, has officially announced his departure from the show after an impressive ten-year tenure. The 72-year-old businessman shared his decision through an emotional statement on Instagram, reflecting on the extraordinary journey he has had since joining the program in 2013. In his heartfelt message, Suleyman expressed that it was a privilege to occupy the Dragon's chair, where he had the opportunity to meet numerous passionate and talented entrepreneurs. He stated that he is stepping down to focus on 'what matters most' in his life. Suleyman highlighted the immense satisfaction he derived from investing in businesses and individuals he believed in, noting that the show provided him with a platform to share his hard-earned wisdom from decades of experience in the business world. He hopes that his contributions made a meaningful difference to the entrepreneurs who presented their ideas to him.
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