Gary Neville shocks Dragons’ Den viewers after investing in ‘hanky panky pod’ business
WHEN Gary Neville agreed to guest star in Dragons’ Den, it’s unlikely he would have anticipated walking away with a stake in a “hanky-panky pod” business.
But that’s exactly what could happen during his one-off appearance as a Dragon in Thursday night’s episode.
The former footballer-turned-Sky Sports pundit makes an impressive cameo alongside the regular Dragons to splash his cash and invest in new businesses.
And he didn't seem to be afraid to put his entrepreneurial prowess to good use.
In the episode, Gary will be tickled by the Cosy Cinema firm, owned by a Welsh couple who were hoping to increase their number of mini containers, which are fitted with a TV screen and beds, which veteran Dragon Peter Jones nicknames “hanky panky pods” given how they lend themselves to naughty nights away, rather than giving visitors “the ultimate cinema experience”, which is how they’re officially branded.
And much to Peter, plus co-stars Stephen Bartlett, Sara Davies and Deborah Meaden's surprise, Gary considers making an offer to invest in their business - as well as use their design skills to evolve the company and make affordable housing.
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And he even nags fellow Dragon for the night Touker Suleyman about co-investing in the company.
Gary is one of the guests for this series of the show, after BBC bosses gave the long-running business series an overhaul.
Another episode sees businesswoman Emma Grede, who is the CEO and co-founder of fashion company Good American, join the Dragons.
Gary said in a statement, revealing his role on the show: “I’m absolutely delighted to join the Dragons’ Den, even if it’s only for a very short period on an interim contract.
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“I’m used to being an interim coach. I’m going to bring character, personality, drive, determination, hard work, all the things you’d want in a team player."
- Dragons Den continues Thursday at 8pm on BBC One.