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Dragons’ Den Faces Viewer Pushback Over Rotating Guest Dragons After Gary Neville’s Return

Viewers are pushing for a permanent replacement after Sara Davies left the panel.

Overview

  • The new series is filling Sara Davies’ seat with weekly guest investors rather than appointing a permanent Dragon.
  • Thursday’s BBC One episode on February 5 featured Gary Neville returning as a guest, following earlier appearances since 2024.
  • Posts on X called for a fixed fifth Dragon and criticized the revolving-door approach now shaping the panel.
  • Some viewers also complained that offers were too freely made in the latest episode, questioning the tougher dealmaking of past series.
  • Touker Suleyman jokingly labeled Neville the most generous investor on a podcast, and Neville said he sometimes gives small stakes when he warms to entrepreneurs.