Which Dragons' Den investor competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2013?

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Deborah Meaden competed on the BBC celebrity dance programme Strictly Come Dancing in 2013.

Meaden appeared in the eleventh series of Strictly Come Dancing, partnering with professional dancer Robin Windsor. The series paired public figures with professional dancers for ballroom and Latin performances judged by a panel and voted on by the viewing public.

Her participation was notable because Meaden was already widely recognised as a Dragons' Den investor and businesswoman. She had joined the business programme in 2006 and became known for focusing on practical business models, brand potential and management capability.

The appearance is sometimes confused with other Dragons' Den investors who have taken part in television competitions or reality programmes. Meaden's Strictly partnership was with Robin Windsor, and her 2013 appearance was on the main British series rather than a separate dance special.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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