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Shark Tank stated goodbye to considered 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 keeping with Deadline, he stated the next:
“I keep in mind actually pondering, ‘This present just isn’t gonna final. Simply go on there, simply tear it up, increase hell, trigger hassle.’ I actually didn’t anticipate there to be a 3rd season, after which, increase. It simply blew up.
I feel I simply introduced a bit of 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 folks attempting to achieve their objectives, attempting 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 stated sure to me. Who is aware of what number of millionaires we’ve created, and their workers, how many individuals we’ve impressed? I’m happy with what we’ve executed.
You guys are superb. I imply, I’ve realized a lot from all of you. We’ve had such an impression. And to Shark Tank, to the individuals who supported us, to the individuals who love us, I really 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.”
Might Cuban ever return to Shark Tank? He talked about that chance with Individuals. He stated, “Who is aware of. Possibly after my children are all out of faculty, 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?