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Along with its interesting premise,Shark Tankalso brought forth five venture capitalists who are definitely at the top of their respective fields. In this, after Mark Cuban, Kevin O’Leary enjoys the maximum limelight with his no-nonsense attitude. Also known as Mr. Wonderful, his sharp critiques and unapologetic behavior have also earned him the reputation as the show’s meanest Shark.
However, viewers who have watched the show closely know another judge can easily give him a run for his money when it comes to being mean. The judge in question is Barbara Corcoran, who joined the show in 2009 and quickly grabbed the attention of viewers. And with her smile and business smarts, the “Queen of New York Real Estate” can be just as ruthless.
Not Kevin O’Leary, but Barbara Corcoran Holds the Title of Meanest Judge onShark Tank
Kevin O’Learyis not one to mince his words when it comes to business or politics. Evident from his several interviews in which he bashed politicians such as Justin Trudeau andKamala Harris. Known as Mr. Wonderful onShark Tank, he has built a reputation of being the toughest judge.
While he doesn’t regret showcasing his true self on television, he might not be the meanest judge on the show. And the queen of real estateBarbara Corcoranis out and about to give him tough competition in this regard. The same emotion was shared by a user on Reddit as well, who shared why Corcoran is even harsher than O’Leary.
The user added that Kevin O’Leary’s comments are harsh, but business focused. On the other hand, Corcoran’s criticism feels personal, making her remarks even harder for contestants to handle. While entrepreneurs always welcome constructive criticism, things get a bit tense when she starts questioning their personalities, backgrounds, or even their trustworthiness.
For instance, when budding entrepreneur Melissa Bartow brought her date-spreads company called Wanna Date? and mentioned that she also lived with her father, Corcoran refused to invest as Bartow wasn’t financially independent. Many questioned the behavior of theShark Tankjudge and even described it as bullying.
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But on the other hand, O’Leary just focuses on the business and financial side of things without going too deep into a person’s personal life.
Why Does Barbara Corcoran Refuse to Fly First Class?
Barbara Corcoran is a big name when it comes to the real estate world, having founded The Corcoran Group in 1973. She also gained huge popularity when she joinedShark Tankin 2009 and has invested in a lotof profitable deals. While she might be known for her lavish lifestyle given her background, her personal choices reflect a deep sense of simplicity.
The most shocking of which would be that despite her huge net worth, she opts for economy class when flying. This decision of hers is apparently rooted in practicality and a desire to give back to her loved ones. She revealed the same during an interview viaThe Independentand added:
Listen, the way I figure it is, a coach ticket is about 25 percent of a first-class ticket. I get the free miles and I can give them away. I have everybody in my family flying on my free miles.
She continued:
What’s more important, that everybody gets free vacations or that I’m comfortable in first class? I guess I could afford to do both, but I won’t because I’ll be in coach feeling really smug because I know I have three plane tickets that could take somebody somewhere. It accumulates, you know?
Not only flights, but she also has an unconventional approach to her marriage with husband Bill Higgins. The duo has been married for almost four decades now and she revealed that they have maintained separate bedrooms. On the same, she also added that“I couldn’t sleep well with his piles of stuff everywhere.”
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She continued“But now I sleep like a baby”adding that this element has helped them immensely in their personal lives. The couple met in 1981 and got married eight years later in 1989. They also have two kids, Tom and Kate, who mostly stay out of the spotlight, unlike their famous mother.
You can watch all the seasons ofShark Tankon Peacock.
Sakshi Singh
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Sakshi Singh has written over 1,300 entertainment articles, mostly about Netflix shows and reality TV. She’s spent the last two years covering everything from surprise engagements to shocking eliminations and previously wrote for Essentially Sports in their Netflix Junkie division. A self-proclaimed reality TV addict, Sakshi has watched all 48 seasons of Survivor and never misses a new dating or competition series. She loves watching how strangers meet, fall in love, team up, or betray each other - it’s the mix of strategy and drama that keeps her hooked. When she’s not glued to a reality show, she’s usually watching a crime thriller or tracking the next big streaming hit.
