Steven Bartlett's Diary of a CEO podcast faces questions over health claims

Dragons' Den entrepreneur Steven Bartlett is currently under scrutiny regarding his popular 'Diary of a CEO' podcast after a BBC News investigation highlighted concerns about health claims made by some guests.

The Manchester-based entrepreneur, who amassed his wealth after co-founding Social Chain and dropping out of university, has been criticised for potentially spreading harmful health misinformation through his podcast, as reported by City AM.

The BBC reported that guests on Bartlett's show have made assertions such as cancer being treatable with a keto diet instead of established treatments. An examination by the BBC World Service of 15 health-related episodes found each contained an average of 14 questionable health claims that contradicted robust scientific evidence.

Flight Studio, Bartlett's production company, defended the podcast, stating that guests are given "freedom of expression" and are "thoroughly res