What Happened To Hot Mama Gowns After Shark Tank?

After failing to land a deal on "Shark Tank," Deidrea Haysel ran Hot Mama Gowns on her own for the next two years. She lowered the price point on her gowns from $119 to $69 to $89 per gown and she continued to sell them online. However, it appears that the company shut down in 2013. The website is no longer up and running, and it doesn't have a social media presence. In addition, the products aren't sold on Amazon or with other online retailers.

Yun Lingner, producer of "Shark Tank," has admitted that appearing on the show isn't easy. "It's a long and grueling casting process," she told Vulture. "There's about 30,000 people who apply every year. But as far as what the actual pitch is when they come in, it's important for us that it's authentically happening. It's a really nerve-racking experience. I'm actually more surprised that more people don't bomb."

During Season 13, the show featured guest "sharks," including comedian Kevin Hart, owner of HartBeat Productions and comedy brand Laugh Out Loud; Emma Grede, CEO and co-founder with Khloe Kardashian of Good American and founding partner of SKIMS with Kim Kardashian; Peter Jones, an original Dragon on the BBC's "Dragons' Den;" and Nextdoor co-founder Nirav Tolia (via Deadline).

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