Entrepreneur Jenna Meek said it’s a ‘dream come true’ after being confirmed as a guest Dragon on the 2026 series of Dragons’ Den.

The co-founder of Manchester-based beauty brand REFY will join Gary Neville, Tinie Tempah, and Susie Ma in entering the Den alongside heavyweights Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman and Steven Bartlett.

Meek, who was also named in BusinessCloud’s Northern Leaders list, said: “Always dreamed of being on Dragons Den as a Dragon and my dreams came true this year.

“After years of pestering the BBC they finally let me loose on the show. An incredible, incredible experience. January 2026 I will be on your screens.  What type of Dragon do you think I will be?”

REFY has become one of the fastest-growing beauty brands in the UK with an annual turnover of more than £40m.