Duncan Bannatyne left the UK television programme Dragons' Den in 2014.
Bannatyne was one of the original Dragons when the BBC series began in 2005. He became known for a direct questioning style and for his business interests in health clubs, care homes, hotels, and other ventures. His departure marked the end of one of the programme's most recognisable original investor roles.
He left after appearing in the programme's early and middle years, rather than disappearing during the launch period. The timing is sometimes mixed up with the departures of other original Dragons, because the panel changed several times as the series developed.
A Dragon's exit does not mean that the person's wider business career ended. Bannatyne continued working as an entrepreneur, investor, and public figure after leaving the television programme. The year 2014 identifies his departure from Dragons' Den specifically.