Which Dragon's Den investor joined the main panel in series 3 after Rachel Elnaugh?

Deborah Meaden joined the main Dragon's Den panel in series 3 after Rachel Elnaugh.

Meaden is an English businesswoman and television personality who became one of the programme's longest-serving Dragons. Her business background included family leisure and holiday enterprises, giving her experience in consumer services, operations, and management.

Rachel Elnaugh was one of the original investors but left the regular panel after the second series. Meaden then joined for the third series, beginning a long association with the programme. This timing distinguishes her from later additions such as Kelly Hoppen, Sara Davies, and Steven Bartlett.

The wording matters because Dragon's Den has used guest investors and changing panels over the years. Meaden's arrival in series 3 is the relevant milestone, rather than the date she first appeared in a promotional role or the date of any individual investment.