WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - SEPTEMBER 15: Robert Herjevec arrives to the 2018 Entertainment Weekly Pre-Emmy Party at Sunset Tower Hotel on September 15, 2018 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Gabriel Olsen/Getty Images)
Change is on the horizon for Robert Herjavec. The investor announced some huge career news in the summer of 2023, leading fans to wonder if he would be returning to Shark Tank for season 15 in the fall.
Robert Herjavec Announces Big Career News
On August 31, Robert revealed on Instagram that he joined Shark Tank Australia for season 5.
“Being a #shark in international waters has been incredible,” he reflected on the experience. “My fellow down under sharks, businesses and entrepreneurs are impeccable!”
In addition to taking his knack for kickstarting businesses overseas, Robert also announced that he was coming back to the Canadian television series Dragons’ Den. His return to the reality program for season 17 came after a 10-season hiatus.
“Ten years ago, I left Canada to take on the world!” he said in a statement amid news of his return to the show. “Today, I run a global, billion-dollar company with 800 people, and I’m back home to where it all started. Canada is a land of entrepreneurs and Dragons’ Den is where they come for inspiration and knowledge. Look out Canada — I’m back in the Den and ready to invest.”
Is Robert Herjavec Leaving ‘Shark Tank’?
While Robert has an extremely busy schedule working on shows in other countries and running multiple businesses, fans of the U.S. version of Shark Tank are in luck. The Croatia-born businessman will be returning as a shark for season 15 on September 29.
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 25: Robert Herjavec attends G'Day USA 2020 at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on January 25, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Sarah Morris/Getty Images)Sarah Morris/Getty Images
Mark Cuban, Daymond John, Barbara Corcoran, Lori Greiner and Kevin O’Learywere also announced as sharks for the upcoming season. On September 13, ABC revealed the names of the guest sharks who will be making appearances throughout the season. Candace Nelson, Daniel Lubetzky, Michael Rubin, Jason Blum and Emma Grede were among the group of guest investors.