Dragons' Den star quits after 'extraordinary' ten years on hit BBC series | Metro News Touker Suleyman has announced he’s decided to leave Dragons’ Den (Picture: BBC/Simon Pantling) Dragons’ Den star Touker Suleyman has announced he’s leaving the show after ten years in the den. Touker, 72, announced his decision on Instagram, where he shared a statement. ‘After ten extraordinary years as a Dragon on BBC’s Dragons’ Den, I have made the decision to step down from the show,’ he wrote. ‘It has been an immense privilege to sit in that chair, to meet so many passionate and talented entrepreneurs and to invest in business and people I truly believe in. ‘The show gave me a platform not only to invest in leading British founders – and I hope in some small way I made a difference to those who stood opposite me.’ Touker then explained how, at his age, he had been reflecting on what matters most to him. Touker had been in the den for a decade now (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock) The star shared the news on Instagram (Picture: Instagram/touker_suleyman) He explained his pride in making deals, challenging pitches, and the honour he felt in backing businesses. However, Touker believes that ‘all great institutions must evolve’ and that it’s time for ‘new blood’ to take his seat in…
Published: June 6, 2026 10:07 am
Source: Metro.co.uk — Read original