ABC's "Shark Tank" taps major names for Season 18, bringing MrBeast and Mindy Kaling into the tank this fall. The guest shark roster includes Jimmy Donaldson, the YouTube megastar behind MrBeast, alongside Jeffrey Housenbold, CEO of Beast Industries, Donaldson's company. Kaling, who built her empire as writer, director and star of "The Office" before launching her own production company, joins the panel. The "Diary of a CEO" host rounds out the announced lineup.
The move reflects how "Shark Tank" continues refreshing its investor pool beyond the core sharks Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran, Lori Grenier and Robert Herjavec. MrBeast brings something the show hasn't tapped before. His YouTube channel attracts 200 million subscribers, making him one of the platform's biggest creators. His pitch expertise stems from building Beast Industries into a multi-hundred-million-dollar enterprise while expanding into energy drinks, chocolate bars and other consumer products. Housenbold brings institutional business acumen to match Donaldson's creator credibility.
Kaling represents traditional Hollywood success translated into entrepreneurship. Beyond "The Office," she created and starred in "The Mindy Project" and executive produced "Never Have I Ever," building a prolific production portfolio. Her involvement signals ABC's interest in attracting investors who speak to different audience segments. The "Diary of a CEO" host adds another voice from the digital media space.
Guest sharks on "Shark Tank" serve multiple functions. They attract new viewers curious about the personalities involved while injecting fresh energy into pitching dynamics. Season 17 featured similar guest appearances that boosted ratings during competitive fall television. The new roster balances creator economy talent with established entertainment executives, reflecting how modern wealth and business success span both