East Cheshire. Glamorous pensioner Val hosts a fun and flirty night featuring a Middle Eastern banquet and belly dancing. But spicy food makes guest Michelle's ears itch! (Ep1/5) [S]
East Cheshire. 'Yummy mummy' Hazel hopes that her fine food and great hosting skills will bag her the top scores. But she has her work cut out to impress fussy eater Michelle. (Ep2/5) [S]
East Cheshire. DJ Nick - the only man in the competition - reckons he can multi-task as well as any woman. But Val and Hazel wonder if his beef Wellington will rise to the occasion. (Ep3/5) [S]
East Cheshire. Michelle is confident that her fabulous food, including deep-fried mushrooms stuffed with duck and orange pÃatÂe, followed by a round of bingo, will win her the prize. (Ep4/5) [S]
East Cheshire. The final host, party-loving Zoe, has high hopes for her international menu and flamboyant entertainment, featuring funky hats, disco lights and vodka shots. (Ep5/5) [S]
West Lancashire. Ross Chapman plans a fishy feast but suffers a string of errors and disasters. But one guest's behaviour causes even more embarrassment than Ross's burnt tart. (Ep1/5) [S]
West Lancashire. Lindsay Pulford hopes to impress her guests with Caribbean cuisine. But they're more interested in talking about what she got up to the night before... (Ep2/5) [S]
West Lancashire. History student and bartender Chris Mosey claims he's a 'nine out of ten' in the kitchen. But how will his guests rate his blue cheesecake and Scouse tapas? (Ep3/5) [S]
Surrey. Nail technician Myle serves traditional Vietnamese food, but the pressure mounts when her mum shows up in the kitchen. And Caroline and Ben unearth Myle's guilty pleasure. (Ep2/5) [S]
Surrey. Uber-competitive businessman John is banking on his home-cooked menu to bag him the prize, but will his lengthy anecdotes let him down? (Ep5/5) [S]
Birmingham. Enigmatic shopping channel producer Martha hopes that her vegan feast will educate - as well as entertain - her guests. But how will the lack of meat go down? (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Birmingham. On night three, 46-year-old Mark plans a menu of classic comfort food. The smitten host is keen to impress guest Martha but forgets a key ingredient. (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Birmingham. Aquarium designer Akil hopes to make a splash on the final day with a homemade seafood tempura starter and sea bass and scallops for the main course. (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
West Midlands. The first host, teaching assistant Sunita, plans to stimulate her guests' taste buds with an authentic Punjabi feast full of big portions and bold flavours. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
West Midlands. Half-Egyptian property investor Liz treats her guests to a taste of the Middle East, on a night featuring startling revelations and high-energy entertainment. (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
West Midlands. On a fun-filled night, model George asks his guests to come dressed as his favourite word - fabulous - and serves up a mixture of Greek, Caribbean and Italian food. (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
West Midlands. Social worker Tutsi serves up Zimbabwean and English dishes, and there's a very mixed reaction to the surprise worm course. But one guest is harbouring a grudge... (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
West Midlands. Dark horse Digby plans an evening of fine dining. But his biggest challenge may be keeping the peace between his guests... (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
Medway, Kent. Kickboxing granny Nina hopes to impress her guests with experimental dishes she's invented, including cucumber stuffed with corned beef, and gravy with coconut! (Ep1/5) [S]
Medway, Kent. Police communications officer Esther Kennedy has high standards and plans to host a gourmet dinner party. But her food receives mixed reviews. (Ep3/5) [S]
Medway, Kent. Posh art graduate Patrick Fysh hopes to impress his guests with his molecular gastronomy. But some risquÂe pictures of his girlfriend shock Nina. (Ep4/5) [S]
Medway, Kent. On the final night, cheeky chappy Michael Dodsworth keeps it simple in the kitchen, and ups the fun factor after dinner with party games and a piÄnata. (Ep5/5) [S]
Manchester. The first host, DJ and hairdresser Mozz, makes garlic Stilton mushrooms and poached pear, and pulls out all the stops with a party atmosphere and entertainment. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Manchester. Voiceover artist and film extra Matt serves a Jewish Friday night supper, featuring his mum's chicken soup. He has Sharon in hysterics, but Mozz dishes out criticism. (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Manchester. Budding author and mum-of-five Cleona hosts with a menu based on her Jamaican roots, accompanied by some surprising revelations. (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Manchester. Australian radio content director James hopes that some Chinese cuisine, his mum's cake recipe and a laid-back Aussie approach will lift the group's mood. (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Merseyside. Siobhan Parkinson hopes to impress her guests with her homely, no-nonsense menu of chicken liver pÃatÂe, slow-cooked lamb and pavlova. (Ep1/5) [S]
Merseyside. Glamorous Ashley normally has her mum's help with everything - but today she's on her own. And things start to go downhill when she breaks a nail. (Ep2/5) [S]
Merseyside. French fitness instructor Jean-Jacques hosts with the unusual combination of fancy French food and a 'gym bunny' theme, complete with an assault course. (Ep3/5) [S]
Merseyside. Electrician and prankster Justin Sumner is determined to prove that you can be both a clubber and a good cook. Will his Chinese food and cheesy crooner do the trick? (Ep4/5) [S]
Merseyside. House-proud hospitality assistant Lin Rearden takes a super-organised approach to hosting. But can her 'surprise' desserts and party games impress her unruly guests? (Ep5/5) [S]
Newcastle area. Ballroom dance instructor Stuart plans a rainbow-themed night with colourful food and a visit from one of the north east's most famous drag queens. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Newcastle area. Adam plans a menu of fine dining and gastropub grub. But some of his guests prove hard to please, including picky eater Harriet. (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Newcastle area. Horse-mad nursing student Harriet throws a party themed around her equestrian hobby, including space hopper showjumping and a miniature pony. (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Newcastle area. Videographer Jude hopes that her experimental vegetarian menu can win over her meat-eating guests, on a night that features a lost voice and a 'bottom-off'! (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Plymouth. Former sailor Tony hopes to prove he's the best cook in the group with a triple-bird roast and a triple-chocolate mousse. He also makes some bold seating arrangements. (Ep3/5) [S]
Plymouth. Sarah Joy has witnessed night after night of rows, and now wants to bring a sense of joy to proceedings by rolling out the disco. But she has a last-minute crisis. (Ep4/5) [S]
Plymouth. On the final night, ex-Navy man Charlie plans to get the party started with a pirate theme, complete with fancy dress and a pirate's fish pie. But can he bag the loot? (Ep5/5) [S]
Essex. The first host, events planner Natalie, serves up tried-and-tested dishes with a sprinkle of Essex charm and a decent dose of banter. (Ep1/5) [S]
Essex. No-nonsense bridal shop owner Alison plans a minimum effort, maximum taste menu, on a night featuring surprises, divided opinions and an impromptu singalong. (Ep2/5) [S]
Essex. Child talent agency owner Donia hosts with an Egyptian theme that reflects her heritage. After she called Amarinder her only competition, her guests are expecting big things. (Ep4/5) [S]
Essex. Fish salesman Dean plans a restaurant-style menu on the final night. Tummies rumble when the main's delayed, but Dean has some bizarre entertainment up his sleeve. (Ep5/5) [S]
Coventry. The first host is 22-year-old wannabe glamour model Annierose Crone, who loves sausages so much they feature in her starter, main and dessert! (Ep1/5) [S]
Coventry. Master chocolatier and food snob Chris Tabor's fancy menu provokes mixed reactions from his guests, and a falling-out between Chris and Tony. (Ep2/5) [S]
Coventry. Part-time pro wrestler Joanne Edwards takes a risk by preparing dishes she's never cooked before. And she injures herself twice along the way. (Ep3/5) [S]
Coventry. Picky pub landlord Tony Jackson's guests have high expectations for his pub-themed night. Especially arch-rival Chris, who's looking for revenge... (Ep4/5) [S]
Coventry. It's the last night of the competition. Can hair salon owner Michelle Russell manage her guests' rising tensions and frustrations? (Ep5/5) [S]
Midlands. The first host, dog-lover Becci, hopes to be crowned top dog as she serves up posh Cornish cuisine, accompanied by curious canine conversations. (Ep1/5) [S]
Midlands. Louise hopes that her trusty hostess trolley will propel her to the top spot. But clashes over caravans and women drivers threaten to overshadow her Spanish menu. (Ep2/5) [S]
Midlands. On night three, 24-year-old Hezron treats his guests to a taste of the Caribbean. But will his inexperience in the kitchen let him down? (Ep3/5) [S]
Midlands. It's the penultimate night of the competition, and the second taste of the Caribbean in as many days. But tonight's host Lorna is convinced that her take is the real deal. (Ep4/5) [S]
Midlands. Ian plans to whisk his guests off to the Canary Islands, but he cremates his first course on a night featuring cheesy chat-up lines and dirty dancing. (Ep5/5) [S]
Essex. Adam James pops to the salon to top up his tan before he starts cooking, but he gets in a muddle in the kitchen, on a night featuring very bright cabbage and a 'vajazzle'. (Ep2/5) [S]
Essex. Hairdressing entrepreneur Lisa Styles plans to impress her guests with her butler-staffed mansion and prize-winning stallion. But Emma compares her main course to an armpit! (Ep3/5) [S]
Essex. Family man Hal Dervish serves up six different dishes for his meze starter and four different meats for his main, followed by Turkish dancing in the garden. (Ep4/5) [S]
Essex. Fish salesman Dean plans a restaurant-style menu on the final night. A delay to the main leaves tummies rumbling, but Dean has some bizarre entertainment up his sleeve. (Ep5/5) [S]
Essex. No-nonsense bridal shop owner Alison plans a minimum effort, maximum taste menu, on a night featuring surprises, divided opinions and an impromptu singalong. (Ep2/5) [S]
Essex. The first host, events planner Natalie, serves up tried-and-tested dishes with a sprinkle of Essex charm and a decent dose of banter. (Ep1/5) [S]
Hull area. The competition moves to Doncaster, where Tony serves up some countryside cuisine on a final night featuring hit-and-miss food, dirty cutlery and a wolf-whistling hoo-ha. (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
Hull area. Jayne - the self-proclaimed number one florist in Hull - gives her guests a taste of Spain with her food, flamenco and fiesta. Tony comes dressed as a matador. (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Hull area. Dog walking entrepreneur Jordanna hosts a Mexican-themed evening featuring culinary compliments, offers of feet-kissing and some unwanted guests. (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Hull area. Computer fanatic Matt hosts the second night, with culinary cock-ups, revelations of scoffing sofas, and sumo shenanigans on the menu. (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Hertfordshire. Party-loving Mark hosts the final night with a Greek theme, featuring an action-packed obstacle course around his kitchen and an emotional moment. (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
Hertfordshire. Guide leader Nicky plans a menu inspired by her dream visit to Asia, on a night featuring complicated cooking, geographical grub and a newspaper fashion show. (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Hertfordshire. Showbiz journalist Benjy serves up airline-inspired grub on a night where he captains a plane taking his guests to Gran Canaria - and his gran is the glam cabin crew. (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Hertfordshire. Sylvia serves up Mediterranean seafood and Spanish chicken, on a fancy dress 80s night featuring a showstopping Madonna tribute and dance moves nobody was expecting. (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Hertfordshire. The first host, bargain hunter Heidi, serves up an adventurous Asian menu. But will her cheap meat and a game that mimics her shopping habits satisfy her guests? (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Edinburgh. Business owner and socialite Maz hopes that her top-notch hosting skills, charm offensive and some fantastic fondue will win her the grand on the final night. (Ep5/5) [S]
Edinburgh. Cabbie Jamie pulls out all the stops with a fine dining menu. But will he impress his guests with his choice of chat and a striptease during a silent disco? (Ep4/5) [S]
Edinburgh. IT manager and occasional stand-up comic Ryan hosts with a menu designed by his friend who's a Michelin-starred chef. But Ryan has no idea how to cook any of it! (Ep3/5) [S]
Edinburgh. Cabin crew trainer Julie plans an evening of Scottish fine dining, including a hearty winter warmer, her grandmother's Cullen skink and a full Scottish pipe band. (Ep2/5) [S]
Edinburgh. The first host, Christian radio DJ and gospel singer Eloho, hopes that her guests will sing her praises after her music-filled evening and traditional Nigerian fare. (Ep1/5) [S]
Brighton. Social worker Ruth serves up a Jewish-Irish fusion menu on a night featuring kitchen chaos, some unexpected veggies and a knicker-nicking, limelight-stealing cat. (Ep5/5) [S]
Brighton. Teacher and surfer Jo treats her guests to a tropical-themed evening featuring some hit-and-miss food, a dessert drama and a cheeky massage thrown in for good measure. (Ep4/5) [S]
Brighton. Retired advertising sales director Gill hosts with a Middle Eastern menu and a fun dress code, on a night featuring unexpected revelations and some very honest feedback. (Ep3/5) [S]
Brighton. Copywriter Will is confident that his veggie menu will trump Adam's from the night before. But there are some fishy goings-on and Will's risotto is upstaged... (Ep2/5) [S]
Gloucestershire. Hairdresser Lorna hosts the final night of the week, featuring a cremated main and some shocking revelations, before the winner is announced. (Ep5/5) [S]
Gloucestershire. Mum-of-four Lisa plans a night of 'pure entertainment', featuring back-to-basics grub and an interpretive dance challenge. (Ep4/5) [S]
Gloucestershire. On the third night, cycling enthusiast Steve plans an evening of globetrotting cuisine. But a hot sauce challenge leaves Adam red-faced. (Ep3/5) [S]
Gloucestershire. Wine connoisseur Adam plans to impress his guests with fine food and posh plonk. But will a custard catastrophe jeopardise his score? (Ep2/5) [S]
Gloucestershire. IT manager Bea serves up an international night inspired by her travels. But there's confusion over her Cretan feta and her geographical guessing game goes nowhere. (Ep1/5) [S]
Edinburgh. Business owner and socialite Maz hopes that her top-notch hosting skills, charm offensive and some fantastic fondue will win her the grand on the final night. (Ep5/5) [S]
Edinburgh. Cabbie Jamie pulls out all the stops with a fine dining menu. But will he impress his guests with his choice of chat and a striptease during a silent disco? (Ep4/5) [S]
Edinburgh. IT manager and occasional stand-up comic Ryan hosts with a menu designed by his friend who's a Michelin-starred chef. But Ryan has no idea how to cook any of it! (Ep3/5) [S]
Edinburgh. Cabin crew trainer Julie plans an evening of Scottish fine dining, including a hearty winter warmer, her grandmother's Cullen skink and a full Scottish pipe band. (Ep2/5) [S]
Edinburgh. The first host, Christian radio DJ and gospel singer Eloho, hopes that her guests will sing her praises after her music-filled evening and traditional Nigerian fare. (Ep1/5) [S]
Brighton. Social worker Ruth serves up a Jewish-Irish fusion menu on a night featuring kitchen chaos, some unexpected veggies and a knicker-nicking, limelight-stealing cat. (Ep5/5) [S]
Brighton. Teacher and surfer Jo treats her guests to a tropical-themed evening featuring some hit-and-miss food, a dessert drama and a cheeky massage thrown in for good measure. (Ep4/5) [S]
Brighton. Retired advertising sales director Gill hosts with a Middle Eastern menu and a fun dress code, on a night featuring unexpected revelations and some very honest feedback. (Ep3/5) [S]
Brighton. Copywriter Will is confident that his veggie menu will trump Adam's from the night before. But there are some fishy goings-on and Will's risotto is upstaged... (Ep2/5) [S]
Brighton. Will medical editor and rapper Adam's abundant vegetables impress his guests as he serves a simple yet wholesome vegetarian menu? (Ep1/5) [S]
Gloucestershire. Hairdresser Lorna hosts the final night of the week, featuring a cremated main and some shocking revelations, before the winner is announced. (Ep5/5) [S]
Gloucestershire. Mum-of-four Lisa plans a night of 'pure entertainment', featuring back-to-basics grub and an interpretive dance challenge. (Ep4/5) [S]
Gloucestershire. On the third night, cycling enthusiast Steve plans an evening of globetrotting cuisine. But a hot sauce challenge leaves Adam red-faced. (Ep3/5) [S]
Gloucestershire. Wine connoisseur Adam plans to impress his guests with fine food and posh plonk. But will a custard catastrophe jeopardise his score? (Ep2/5) [S]
Gloucestershire. IT manager Bea serves up an international night inspired by her travels. But there's confusion over her Cretan feta and her geographical guessing game goes nowhere. (Ep1/5) [S]
It's the final day in Blackpool and Preston and health assistant Lisa is banking on her no-faff menu to bag the cash. Some home truths are revealed and temperatures soar. [S]
Fourth to host this week is 51-year-old parole officer Bernard. He's looking to woo his guests with the classic combination of an evening of Northern Soul and delicious grub. [S]
Third to host this week is cabin crew Mark, 36, who's hoping to wow his guests with fine dining, and will use all his aerial expertise to treat his visitors to a taste of sky-high service. [S]
Second to host in Blackpool and Preston is lady of leisure Jill, 49. She's hoping to wow her guests with an Italian menu and the group are impressed that she's fluent in the lingo. [S]
This week's competition takes place in and around Blackpool and Preston, where the first host, student and barmaid Rachel, hopes to impress with her American diner-themed menu.
It's the final night in Leeds and host Darren plans to put a fancy twist on what seems to be a basic menu. But Billy is concerned about the amount of mustard Darren is using. [S]
It's day four in Leeds, and local legend Billy is putting on a tried and tested menu of dinner party favourites, with an appearance from a Frank Sinatra impersonator to top off the night. [S]