CBC is excited to be moving forward with Season 10 of the fan-favourite Canadian series DRAGONS’ DEN, with national auditions launching in Toronto Saturday, Feb. 7 in the CBC atrium. Aspiring entrepreneurs across the country will once again be given a platform to bring their ideas to life on a series that was watched by almost one third of English Canadians so far this season, and the chance to partner with five high-profile investors.
Season 10 will continue to feature new and innovative business pitches, while special episodes will highlight past success stories, showing the impact the show has had on entrepreneurship in Canada, as well as how the deals have shaped businesses across the country. A selection of these companies will be featured in the Season 10 retrospective, which will also highlight the evolution of Canadian small business trends, as illustrated by the various pitches throughout the years. Back again by popular demand, the Student Special will feature a selection of the top business pitches Canada’s youth have to offer, while checking in with some of the young entrepreneurs from years past to see where their start-ups have taken them with the help of the Dragons. Finally, the Second Chance Special is back with some of the most memorable pitchers from the Den—this time with select pitchers receiving mentorship from past pitchers who have found success in the Den.
Next season will also feature some changes, as Dragon David Chilton is leaving the show to focus on his deals full-time.
“We are so pleased with the continued success and ongoing audience support Dragons’ Den has seen over the last few seasons, and continues to see throughout season nine,” said Jennifer Dettman, Executive Director, Unscripted Content, CBC. “We wish David well and look forward to seeing what’s in store for him next. Each Dragon brings with them a specific area of expertise, and we are eager to see what the tenth season holds as a new Dragon steps into the Den.”
Having starred as a Dragon for three seasons, David closed 22 deals which include success stories like Awake Chocolate; Steeped Tea; Hand and Beak; Love Child Organics; and The Heft.
“Being a Dragon was truly one of the best experiences of my life,” said Chilton. “I learned an incredible amount from the other Dragons and even more from the true stars of the show—the pitchers. I’m thrilled I’ve been able to close so many deals and, though they’ve worked out well financially, the best part has been the new friendships with all my partners. I’ll remain the show’s biggest fan!”
DRAGONS’ DEN is the top-rated Canadian unscripted program on this fall season, with an average audience of more than 1 million Canadians each week. In addition to its success on-air, DRAGONS’ DEN is also a hit online, boasting an active and engaged online community and averaging more than 650,000 page views per month. Full episodes and exclusive behind-the-scenes content can be viewed at cbc.ca/dragonsden. DRAGONS’ DEN is filmed at the CBC Broadcasting Centre in Toronto and airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC Television. Tracie Tighe is executive producer and Amy Bourne is senior producer. Dianne Buckner hosts.
Find the show online at:
@cbcdragon #cbcdragonsden
The current season of DRAGONS’ DEN airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC Television.
For a full schedule of the Season 10 audition tour, which kicks off this Saturday, Feb. 7 in Toronto, please visit www.cbc.ca/dragonsden/auditions.
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Kylie McGregor
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