“Shark Tank” To Feature Mr Beast & Steven Bartlett
Disney has announced details on the upcoming 18th season of the hit series, “Shark Tank”, which will return later this fall on ABC, Hulu and Hulu On Disney+ in the United States.
“Shark Tank” features the Sharks – tough, self-made, multi-millionaire and billionaire tycoons – as they invest in America’s best businesses and products. The Sharks will give people from all walks of life the chance to chase the American dream and potentially secure business deals that could make them millionaires.
The Sharks are real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran; prolific inventor and entrepreneur, acclaimed brand builder and humanitarian Lori Greiner; cybersecurity technology innovator Robert Herjavec; fashion and branding expert Daymond John; social entrepreneur, investor and civic leader Daniel Lubetzky; venture capitalist Kevin O’Leary; philanthropist, bestselling author, and executive chairwoman and chief visionary officer of the eponymous lifestyle brand Kendra Scott; and venture capitalist and chief investment officer of Harbinger Sports Partners Rashaun Williams.
This new season will feature an all-star lineup that includes:
- Jimmy Donaldson (aka MrBeast), creator of the YouTube channel MrBeast and founder of Beast Industries, and Jeffrey Housenbold, chief executive officer of Beast Industries
- Mindy Kaling, award-winning writer, producer, director, actor and author
- J.J. Watt, founder of the Justin J. Watt Foundation and former NFL defensive lineman
- Erin Foster and Sara Foster, co-founders of Favorite Daughter, producers and entrepreneurs
- Steven Bartlett, entrepreneur, investor, Dragon on “Dragons’ Den” (the U.K. version of “Shark Tank”) and host of “The Diary of a CEO,” the second-largest podcast in the world
Additionally, Kendra Scott and Rashaun Williams have been elevated to permanent Sharks, joining Barbara Corcoran, Robert Herjavec, Lori Greiner, Daymond John, Daniel Lubetzky and Kevin O’Leary.
Mark Burnett, Clay Newbill, Yun Lingner, Max Swedlow, Brandon Wallace, Barbara Corcoran, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John, Kevin O’Leary, Barry Poznick, and Phil Gurin are the executive producers of “Shark Tank,” which is based on the Japanese “Dragons’ Den” format, created by Nippon TV. “Shark Tank” is produced by MGM Television, a division of Amazon MGM Studios, in association with Sony Pictures Television.
Season 18 of “Shark Tank” will air Wednesdays this fall on ABC and stream on Hulu. The premiere date will be announced at a later date. Previous seasons of “Shark Tank” are also available to stream on Hulu and Hulu On Disney+.
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