Dragons’ Den was back on Thursday, with keen viewers hoping to tune into some new pitches and investment drama.
Unfortunately, fans were left disappointed to realise the show was in fact a repeat despite the show currently airing its new series.
The popular BBC programme had fans scratching their heads just minutes in after some thought they recognised the first pitch.
As the show continued, even more recognised the episode, and it didn’t take long for them to swarm social media with complaints.
Taking to X, one asked: “#dragonsden This is a repeat isn’t it? Tell me I’m not going mad.”
“Another repeat. what happened to the new series? #dragonsden,” a second echoed.
“Wait this is a repeat #dragonsden,” another pointed out, with someone else sharing: “New series? this is another repeat.. #dragonsden.”
“Why do they randomly show a repeat in the middle of the new series… really annoying #dragonsden,” someone else fumed.
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“Is it another repeat tonight? #dragonsden,” another asked.
“#dragonsden another repeat tonight – what is happening?” one more posted.
Some didn’t seem to mind the fact the episode aired in 2023, with one labelling the episode: “brilliant”.
GB News has contacted the BBC for a comment on the current series.
Others noted the repeat instalments could be down to the fact one Dragon announced their exit from the show last week.
The fan added: “It looks like they have put on another repeat tonight.
“I’m assuming it must be because Sara Davies has left the show and gone back as CEO of her Craft Companion business. #DragonsDen.” (sic)
Davies, 40, announced recently she is leaving Dragons’ Den “for now” to focus on her business Crafter’s Companion, where she recently returned as CEO.
The entrepreneur, who joined the BBC show in 2019, declared the update in an Instagram post last Thursday.
“As well as filming an incredible show, being a Dragon requires so much dedication and time behind the scenes as you join the life of each business you invest in,” she wrote on the social media post.
The statement continued: “It means seeing through your investment and committing to your part in that organisation. It’s so much more than a TV show.
“That’s why I’ve taken the decision to step away from the Den for now, to focus on my own business, which was my first baby!”
The entrepreneur sent “so much love” to her fellow Dragons and the production team.