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EXPLAINED: Who is susie ma the apprentice star business owner and now on dragons den - The Real Truth

Susie Ma Deborah Meaden Peter Jones Steven Bartlett Touker Suleyman

More than a decade after her memorable query on The Apprentice – "Are the French very fond of their children?" – Susie Ma has made a return to prime-time business television, this time as a Dragon.
Ma, who has since built the multimillion-pound beauty brand Tropic, is now recognised as one of The Apprentice's most successful alumni.
She has transitioned from candidate to investor, taking a seat alongside established figures Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Steven Bartlett and Touker Suleyman on Dragons' Den.
Thursday night's episode saw the panel appraise a diverse range of new ventures.
This included a money-saving app designed for new parents, creative children’s baking kits, an innovative AI-powered cat flap, and a practical portable composting toilet.

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