Dragons' Den star confirms 'never done before' twist ahead of emotional show exit

Dragons' Den star Sara Davies has teased an "exciting" twist that has never been done before ahead of her exit.

The businesswoman, 40, first entered the Den in 2019 and during her time she has helped a range of entrepreneurs with her expertise.

The star has now announced that she will be 'stepping away' from the BBC hit show to focus on her own business.

Ahead of her emotional exit, Sara appeared on Tuesday's (October 14) episode of BBC The One Show alongside hosts Alex Jones and Roman Kemp.

Roman was keen to find out more on her final season as he hinted at 'special' moment that is yet to air. The TV presenter went on to say: "There is a very special moment this week as part of Dragons' Den history. What can you tell us because I know you can't say much."

Sara started off by saying: "I don't want to give too much away but there was a moment that happened in filming last year, which is what you will see this Thursday on Dragons' Den between Steven (Bartlett) and I."

The star teased: "We do something that has never ever happened in the Den before and as a result of that something pretty exciting happens and let me just tell you it's a pretty good business. You'll love it."

Dragons' Den fans will get to see the special moment play out on Thursday's (October 16) episode and from what Sara has teased it'll be one to remember.

It comes as Sara confirmed in a statement on Instagram that she had "taken the decision to step away from the Den for now, to focus on my own business" - a crafting company she launched in 2005.

She will still appear in the second half of the current series and from the wording of her statement there is a possibility for her to return in the future.

The BBC has not yet announced who will replace her.

In her post, Sarah said: "As this last run of Dragons' comes to an end I have to say I've loved every minute of this series so far and I'm so proud of the businesses I've invested in this year!

"As a lot of you will know, I've taken up my position again as CEO of Crafter's Companion and my business is my big priority this year. And when I commit to a business, I really commit, which is why I find Dragons' Den such a rewarding role.

"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.

"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 taken the decision to step away from the Den for now, to focus on my own business, which was my first baby! So I won't be filming with the team this year for the next series."

The One Show airs weekdays from 7pm on BBC One and iPlayer and Dragons' Den is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.