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Shark Tank mentioned goodbye to certainly one of its sharks throughout its season finale on Friday night time. Mark Cuban introduced he was departing the ABC collection on the finish of season 16 in 2023.
Cuban made a prolonged speech to say goodbye to the collection and thank all those that took an opportunity on him and people he labored with on the collection. In accordance with Deadline, he mentioned the next:
“I bear in mind actually pondering, ‘This present will not be gonna final. Simply go on there, simply tear it up, elevate hell, trigger bother.’ I actually didn’t anticipate there to be a 3rd season, after which, growth. It simply blew up.
I feel I simply introduced slightly little bit of an edge, the place I attempted to make it not a lot about an educational funding present, however extra a present that’s about individuals making an attempt to succeed in their objectives, making an attempt to have their desires come true. I’ve been of their footwear. I’ve been broke, I’ve been sleeping on the ground. I can put myself within the footwear of just about anyone who’s standing on the carpet.
Everyone who took an opportunity on me, all of the entrepreneurs who mentioned sure to me. Who is aware of what number of millionaires we’ve created, and their staff, how many individuals we’ve impressed? I’m happy with what we’ve carried out.
You guys are superb. I imply, I’ve realized a lot from all of you. We’ve had such an affect. And to Shark Tank, to the individuals who supported us, to the individuals who love us, I like you guys like household. Thanks.
This present modified me. I feel I modified the present. And I feel all of us collectively as Sharks modified America.”
May Cuban ever return to Shark Tank? He talked about that chance with Individuals. He mentioned, “Who is aware of. Possibly after my youngsters are all out of college, I’ll come on and lift hell once more — however I doubt it.”
Shark Tank will return for season 17 subsequent fall.
What do you suppose? Do you watch this ABC collection? Will you miss seeing Mark Cuban on Shark Tank?