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Daymond Johnisn’t letting his current legal conflict affect his rosy view ofShark Tank.
John also admitted that the show initially wasn’t well-received. “The show struggled for a while. People didn’t understand the concept,” he said. “Celebrity business people turned down the show.”
“[Mark] Cubanhelped keep the show going,” he continued, before jokingly adding, “He didn’t mind sitting up there with all of those bozos up there.”
Daymond John.Christopher Willard/ABC via Getty
Shark Tankfirst premiered on ABC in 2009, giving entrepreneurs the opportunity to present their business plans to investors and try to land the deals of a lifetime.
The show recently wrapped its 14th season and currently stars John and Cuban as investor “sharks” as well asBarbara Corcoran,Lori Greiner,Robert HerjavecandKevin O’Leary.
Shark Tank cast.Adam Taylor/ABC/Getty images
The contestants, who first appeared on the show in 2013, allege that John cut them out of profits, according to theLos Angeles Times.
“After repeated attempts to give the Baker’s the ability to correct their violations. It is unfortunate that it has come to this,” John’s spokespersonZach Rosenfield toldPEOPLE in a statement. “This temporary restraining order is due to the Baker’s blatant actions to undermine a business partnership and the legal parameters they agreed to 4 years ago. Their belief that they can unwind poor business decisions through slanderous social media posts and articles will no longer be tolerated.”
Shark Tankhas brought in over 190 million dollars in deals throughout its 14 seasons.
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Ultimately,Shark Tank, John said, is “about bringing people together.”
“We’ve become this family,” he added.
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Shark Tankairs Fridays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
source: people.com
