His rise to the top of the business world was not always plain sailing.
But former Dragons’ Den star Duncan Bannatyne ditched his suit and tie for a captain’s hat as he celebrated his 75th birthday in Miami with his wife and a group of glamorous friends.
The Scots entrepreneur, known for his outspoken opinions to business hopefuls on the BBC show, was pictured last week celebrating with Nigora Whitehorn, 43.
The couple were spotted exploring their surroundings on an electric bike before lunch, then enjoying a glass of wine in a luxurious restaurant.
Duncan was see wearing a sailor’s hat while surrounded by Nigora and and fellow partygoers
Duncan was seen posing with his loved ones as they celebrated his birthday
The businessman was seen wearing a crown as he sat alongside Nigora and blew out the candles on his cake
Uzbekistan-born Ms Whitehorn posted a series of images on social media as she and her husband, who built his business empire from an ice cream van, relaxed.
Bannatyne was said to be in high spirits and appeared to have recovered from a recent injury after he was previously seen using a walking stick and wearing a knee brace following a luxury festive break in the Caribbean.
Earlier, he celebrated his milestone 75th birthday with a posh lunch on Friday as he spent some quality time with his beloved wife Nigora Whitehorn.
The acclaimed entrepreneur, 75, started the special day by hopping on an electric bike alongside his wife to explore what Miami has to offer.
After their bike ride, the happy couple were then spotted settling down in a luxurious restaurant in Miami as they tucked into a delicious lunch and enjoyed a glass of wine to mark his special day.
In the evening, the Uzbekistan-born beauty exuded fashion as she dazzled in a sheer diamante encrusted maxi dress. Meanwhile, Duncan on the other hand, looked incredibly dapper in a Versace gold print jacket
Meanwhile, her husband Duncan, sported a snazzy zig-zag textured co-ord consisting of a zip-up polo shirt and shorts to embrace the hot weather
As one sweet snap captured Duncan’s silly side as the pair posed in front of an electric bike
The former dental surgery receptionist, 43, looked nothing short of sensational as she donned a white cardigan and a pair of black mini shorts that showed off her washboard abs and toned pins.
The beauty also opted for a comfy pair of white trainers for the outing and styled her brunette locks in loose voluminous waves.
Meanwhile, her husband Duncan, sported a snazzy zig-zag textured co-ord consisting of a zip-up polo shirt and shorts to embrace the hot weather.
Taking to her stories, Nigora ensured to document the day of celebrations.
In one sweet snap, the happy couple can be seen clinking their glasses as they posed for a selfie together.
Meanwhile, another snap captured Duncan’s silly side as the pair posed in front of an electric bike.
Later on in the day, the pair could then be seen enjoying some downtime in matching Versace robes before heading out for the evening to celebrate.
