Which investor replaced Rachel Elnaugh as a Dragon on the British series Dragon's Den?

Deborah Meaden replaced Rachel Elnaugh as an investor on the British series Dragon's Den.

Elnaugh was one of the original investors when the programme launched in 2005. She left the panel after the early series, and Meaden joined the show in the third series, which was broadcast in 2006. Meaden quickly became one of the programme's most recognisable investors, known for focusing closely on ownership percentages, sales figures and the practical route to profitability.

Meaden was already an experienced entrepreneur before appearing on television. Her business career included involvement in leisure and holiday companies, giving her particular experience in consumer businesses and service brands. On Dragon's Den, she has invested in a wide range of products and companies.

A common mix-up is to confuse Meaden's arrival with the later appearances of investors such as James Caan, Hilary Devey and Sara Davies. The question concerns the specific replacement for original Dragon Rachel Elnaugh, making Deborah Meaden the relevant answer.