Rapper and entrepreneur Tinie Tempah is set to appear as a guest investor on the BBC's Dragons' Den when the show returns in 2026. He will be joined by fellow newcomers Jenna Meek, CEO of REFY, and Susie Ma, founder of Tropic Skincare, alongside returning guest Gary Neville. The four will sit alongside regular Dragons Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman and Steven Bartlett in episodes throughout the series.
Tinie Tempah, whose real name is Patrick Okogwu, rose to fame with his 2010 number-one single 'Pass Out'. Since then, he has co-founded record label Disturbing London, launched creative agency Imhotep, and in 2022 launched virtual soul food brand RAPS. Earlier this year he founded Imhotep Records and released new music. He says he is focused on mentoring emerging talent and supporting creative entrepreneurship, particularly among people from underrepresented backgrounds.
Susie Ma built Tropic Skincare into a £68 million turnover business after appearing on The Apprentice in 2011. She bought out Lord Sugar's stake in 2023 and now employs over 38,000 ambassadors. Jenna Meek co-founded REFY in 2020; the beauty brand now turns over more than £40 million annually and is stocked in Selfridges and Sephora. Gary Neville, former Manchester United footballer, returns for a second stint as a guest Dragon, having built a business empire spanning property, hospitality, education, media and sport.
The new series will air on BBC One and iPlayer in 2026. Each episode will feature one of the four guest Dragons sitting alongside the regular panel, bringing fresh perspectives to the Den.
