TOUKER SULEYMAN LEAVES DRAGONS DEN AFTER TEN YEARS

Touker Suleyman has left Dragons' Den after ten years on the BBC series. The fashion entrepreneur confirmed his departure from the programme. His exit marks the end of a decade-long tenure on the investment show. Suleyman described his time on the series as extraordinary.

Dragons' Den is a long-running BBC format in which entrepreneurs pitch business ideas to a panel of investors. Suleyman joined the show and became one of its established panellists over his ten-year run. The programme has featured several different Dragons across its broadcast history. Suleyman built his public profile significantly through his appearances on the series.

His departure opens a vacancy on the Dragons' panel. The BBC has not confirmed a replacement at this stage. Dragons' Den continues to air on BBC television. The show remains one of the broadcaster's established factual entertainment formats.