The latest “new Dragons in the Den” are a set of guest Dragons joining the existing panel in the 2026 series of Dragons’ Den on the BBC.

Quick Scoop

For 2026, the regular Dragons’ Den line‑up remains:

  • Peter Jones
  • Deborah Meaden
  • Touker Suleyman
  • Steven Bartlett

The new faces people are talking about are guest Dragons, who come in for selected episodes rather than the whole series.

Who the “new Dragons” are

The 2026 series introduces three new guest Dragons alongside returning guest Gary Neville.

  • Tinie Tempah – music artist turned investor and entrepreneur, appearing as a guest Dragon for the first time.
  • Jenna Meek – beauty entrepreneur and CEO/co‑founder of REFY, joining as a new guest Dragon.
  • Susie Ma – founder of Tropic Skincare, also making her guest Dragon debut in 2026.
  • Gary Neville – former footballer and business owner, returning as a guest Dragon after previous appearances.

What changed in the Den

One of the big reasons people are asking “who is the new Dragon in the Den” is that Sara Davies has stepped back from the show for 2026 to focus on her own business. In her place, the BBC has opted for a rotating guest‑Dragon format rather than a single permanent replacement, which is why several “new Dragons” are being promoted at once.

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