Who became the youngest Dragon when he joined the BBC programme in 2021?

Steven Bartlett became the youngest Dragon when he joined the BBC programme in 2021.

Bartlett is a British entrepreneur, author, podcaster, and investor. He co-founded the social-media marketing agency Social Chain, which grew from a digital venture into an international business. His public profile also expanded through The Diary of a CEO podcast and related media work.

He joined Dragon's Den for the twentieth series, replacing Tej Lalvani on the panel. At 29, Bartlett was the youngest person to hold the Dragon role in the British version of the show. His expertise differed from that of many earlier Dragons because it centred on digital marketing, social platforms, and online communities.

The record refers to his age at appointment, not to the age of the youngest entrepreneur ever to pitch. It is also separate from the question of which Dragon has served for the longest time.