“Shark Tank” is back, and this season, the sharks aren’t swimming alone. Season 17 kicks off Wednesday, September 24, with big ideas, bigger egos, and an all-star lineup of guest sharks, including power couple Chip and Joanna Gaines, who were entrepreneurs long before they rose to fame on HGTV.
From fiery pitches to surprise celebrity cameos (yes, even Pete Davidson), the new era of “Shark Tank” promises plenty of drama, deals, and unforgettable moments.
A ‘New Era’ of ‘Shark Tank’
While we are less than one week away from the season 17 premiere of “Shark Tank,” ABC is giving fans of the show (and fans of HGTV) a first look at the new season of the entrepreneurial series. With it comes a first look at Chip and Joanna Gaines, who will appear as guest sharks on the new season.
The video shared on the show’s Instagram page starts with the narrator saying, “Seventeen years ago, ‘Shark Tank’ started a revolution of ideas.” We then jump into a montage of pitches from over the previous 16 seasons, including a mechanism that lowers entire structures underground to avoid wildfire damage.
As the video continues, the narrator says, “The life-changing series returns for a new era.” Of course, this has to be in reference to Mark Cuban leaving the show. He left to spend more time with his family.
With Cuban gone, ABC is bringing in an array of guest sharks to fill his shoes alongside Barbara Corcoran, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John, Daniel Lubetzky, and Kevin O’Leary.
Chip & Joanna Gaines on ‘Shark Tank’ Season 17 Trailer
One of the big guest sharks on “Shark Tank” season 17 has to be Chip and Joanna Gaines. They are highlighted in the video, as we see Chip quip to O’Leary, “You’re Mr. Wonderful. [She’s] Miss Perfect. She’s definitely got her own money.”
In addition to the founders of the design and lifestyle empire Magnolia, the other guest sharks for season 17 include:
- Allison Ellsworth, founder and chief brand officer of poppi
- Alexis Ohanian, venture capitalist and founder of Seven Seven Six, co-founder of Reddit
- Kendra Scott, owner and founder of Kendra Scott
- Michael Strahan, co-anchor, “Good Morning America” and co-founder of SMAC
- Fawn Weaver, founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest Inc.
- Rashaun Williams, venture capitalist, Atlanta Falcons LP
The first look at season 17 also shows Pete Davidson, along with his partner on their business, “Double Soul Socks,” making a pitch to the panel, which brings some tension between the sharks.
Fans React to ‘Shark Tank’ First Look
As excited as we were to see the first look at Chip and Joanna Gaines on “Shark Tank,” fans of the show were just as excited about the new season.
One person wrote, “Y’all are getting me all fired up! 💪,” while another person added, “looks like some epic products 👀.”
The love continued, as another user commented, “I seriously can’t wait OMG,” and another added, “Can’t be more excited 🔥🔥🔥.”
“Shark Tank” returns for season 17 on a new night, Wednesday, September 24, at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
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