December 30th 2024.
Touker Suleyman, known for his role as a Dragon on Dragons' Den, recently shared that he had turned down the opportunity to join the popular show Strictly Come Dancing. This decision came after a serious health scare that left him with only 24 hours to live.
Despite the return of fellow Dragons Deborah Meaden, Peter Jones, Steven Bartlett, and Sara Davies, as well as guest investors Joe Wicks and Trinny Woodall, Touker revealed that he almost followed in the footsteps of Deborah and Sara in competing on the show. However, he ultimately declined due to his previous illness and his busy schedule as a businessman.
In a recent interview, Touker shared that he loves dancing, but his health and time are more important to him. He also opened up about his past health struggles, saying that he takes various medications to maintain his health. However, he reassured fans that he is currently healthy and grateful for it.
In 2019, Touker was unable to film some episodes of Dragons' Den due to being diagnosed with pneumonia. He had to temporarily withdraw from the show, with former Dragon Theo Paphitis stepping in. Reflecting on this experience, Touker shared that he was given 24 hours to live and "virtually died" after his health scare.
His co-star, Steven Bartlett, also shared his own reasons for declining Strictly, stating that he does not enjoy dancing but prefers playing football in Soccer Aid. Similarly, guest Dragon Joe Wicks rejected the possibility of joining the show, despite enjoying his time as an investor in the competition.
In an interview, Joe jokingly stated that he would not be participating in Strictly, Big Brother, SAS, or The Jump, as there are often rumors of him joining the show. He explained that his lack of confidence in dancing would make it tough for him to compete. However, he did not rule out the possibility of joining a reality show in the future.
Fans can catch Touker and the other Dragons on the new season of Dragons' Den, which airs on BBC One and iPlayer. And for those wondering, if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can always reach out to the entertainment team at The Agency.
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