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Kendra Scott just kicked off the weekend with big and exciting news.<\/p>\n
The billionaire brand founder, who appeared multiple times as a guest investor on ABC reality series Shark Tank<\/em>, is set to join the show\u2019s upcoming Season 17.<\/p>\n On Friday, the 51-year-old fashion powerhouse teased her followers with a thrilling announcement ahead of the show\u2019s premiere.<\/p>\n In an Instagram post<\/a>, the jewelry mogul delivered a bold message, showcasing her enthusiasm and readiness for what lies ahead.<\/p>\n \u201cCouldn\u2019t be more excited to return to the tank as a guest shark on @sharktankabc! Let\u2019s do this,\u201d she captioned her post along with the official promo photo for the show\u2019s return.<\/p>\n The post generated buzz among her followers, who flooded the comments with messages of support and excitement.<\/p>\n \u201cCongratulations! Can\u2019t wait to watch!\u201d one said.<\/p>\n \u201cGreat to see you back for the season!!!!\u201d a second user wrote.<\/p>\n \u201cCongratulations @officialkendrascott, I can\u2019t wait to see you on the show!\u201d a follower noted.<\/p>\n Another user expressed the same and remarked, \u201cI hope you will make more deals than you did last season.\u201d<\/p>\n Besides fans, Scott\u2019s IG announcement caught the attention of fellow Shark Daymond John, who wrote \u201cWelcome Back!!\u201d<\/p>\n Adding to the list was Mexican-American businessman and Season 16\u2019s Daniel Lubetzk.<\/p>\n \u201cLove some familiar Sharks!\u201d he commented.<\/p>\n Following the show\u2019s Season 16 finale back in May, the episode also marked the departure of Mark Cuban after 15 seasons.<\/p>\n Despite bidding farewell to one of the show\u2019s most recognizable Sharks, the reality series is back with Season 17, offering exciting new pitches, entrepreneurs and can\u2019t-miss deals.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Sharks \u2013 tough, self-made, multimillionaire and billionaire tycoons \u2014 will continue their search to invest in the best businesses and products that America has to offer, and will once again give people from all walks of life the chance to chase the American dream and potentially secure business deals that could make them millionaires,\u201d the statement read in a press release, as reported by Variety.<\/a><\/p>\n Shark Tank<\/em>‘s new season is set to premiere on September 24 on ABC and can be streamed via Hulu.<\/p>\n As for the lineup of guest Sharks set to join Scott, this includes Allison Ellsworth, founder and chief brand officer of Poppi; Alexis Ohanian, venture capitalist, Seven Seven Six founder and Reddit co-founder; Chip and Joanna Gaines, founders of Magnolia; Michael Strahan, Good Morning America<\/em> co-anchor and SMAC co-founder; Fawn Weaver, founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest Inc.; and Rashaun Williams, venture capitalist and Atlanta Falcons limited partner.<\/p>\n Related: ‘Shark Tank\u2019 Star Steps In With Bold Engagement Gift for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This story was originally reported by Parade<\/a> on Sep 20, 2025, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\nConfirmed Guest Sharks for Season 17 of Shark Tank<\/em><\/h3>\n