DRAGONS’ Den viewers were left raging ‘What a load of c**p!’ as a business flogged £125k tickets to the MOON in a ‘bonkers’ pitch.
Fans and investors were shocked as the entrepreneurs pitched their space travel company seeking investment on last night’s episode of the BBC show.
bbcThe entrepreneurs pitched space travel company which fans described as the ‘Willy Wonka’ of space travel[/caption]
bbcNone of the dragons wanted to invest in the business idea – and fans were not impressed either[/caption]
Instead of regular vacations, the businessmen offered trips to the moon, earning comparisons to the ‘Willy Wonka’ of space travel.
Barry Shanks and Dave Doughty entered the Den asking for £75,000 for their innovative product, Rocket Breaks, aiming to make space travel accessible to holidaymakers.
They envisioned sending people to space like celebrities jet-setting across the globe.
The pair showed the Dragons toy astronaut suits and offered space travel tickets for 2027.
The trips, featuring a balloon-style ride in a special capsule with cocktails, were priced at £125,000.
A £25,000 deposit was required to book a seat, refundable until the launch date is announced.
The entrepreneurs aimed to secure investments and celebrity connections from the Dragons.
Steven Bartlett poked: “You’re looking for us to introduce you to rich people?”
Dragons’ Den stars – past and present
Dragons’ Den has been on our screens since 2005 and sees entrepreneurs enter the Den to try and win investment for their businesses from the Dragons.
Over the years there have been many wealthy investors sitting in the famous seats, here’s a rundown of them all and how long they were on the show for.
Peter Jones – series 1 – present
Deborah Meaden – series 3 – present
Touker Suleyman – series 13 – present
Sara Davies – series 17 – present
Steven Bartlett – series 19 – present
Duncan Bannatyne – series 1 – 12
Rachel Elnaugh – series 1 and 2
Doug Richard – series 1 and 2
Simon Woodroffe – series 1
Theo Paphitis – series 2 -10
Richard Farleigh – series 3 and 4
James Caan – series 5-8
Hilary Devey – series 9 and 10
Kelly Hoppen – series 11 and 12
Piers Linney – series 11 and 12
Nick Jenkins – series 13 and 14
Sarah Willingham – series 13 and 14
Jenny Campbell – series 15 and 16
Tej Lalvani – series 15 – 18
Emma Grede and Gary Neville were guest Dragons during series 21.
At the end Dave and Barry revealed they had no bookings and they ended up with no investments from the Dragons.
Viewers were also far from impressed with the business idea, and took to X/Twitter to share their thoughts.
One wrote: “Looks like they’re flogging the Willy Wonka experience of space travel.”
A second added: “I once went on Dragons’ Den to sell tickets to space.”
A third fumed: “This is a load of crap. Paying £20k deposit for a space travel expedition that will not happen in your lifetime!’
A fourth raged: “Why stop at trying to sell non-existing space tourism? Why not offer time travel or shape-shifting? Might as well get in first!”
A fifth complained: “Have they run out of ideas on this show, this business model is ridiculous!”
bbcSteven poked: “You’re looking for us to introduce you to rich people?”[/caption]