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]
North Devon. The first host, eco-campaigner Hector Christie, serves up a menu of raw food and home-grown produce. But his guests are more impressed by his stately home. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
North Devon. Former cabaret queen and make-up artist Kirsten goes back to her roots with a Danish night. Her traditional menu is a hit, but what do the guests make of her singing? (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
North Devon. Sales representative Damion Fearnley aims to impress with a carefully crafted menu of restaurant-quality food. But there's tension between two of his guests. (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
North Devon. Theatre nurse Jenny Fox hopes to have the competition all sewn up by preparing her party with medical precision. But will her risquÂe entertainment prove too much? (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
North Devon. Retired housekeeper Viv Foster - who has years of experience serving the rich and famous - raises the stakes with a butler, silver service and super posh nosh. (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
North Devon. The first host, eco-campaigner Hector Christie, serves up a menu of raw food and home-grown produce. But his guests are more impressed by his stately home. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
North Devon. Former cabaret queen and make-up artist Kirsten goes back to her roots with a Danish night. Her traditional menu is a hit, but what do the guests make of her singing? (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
North Devon. Sales representative Damion Fearnley aims to impress with a carefully crafted menu of restaurant-quality food. But there's tension between two of his guests. (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
North Devon. Theatre nurse Jenny Fox hopes to have the competition all sewn up by preparing her party with medical precision. But will her risquÂe entertainment prove too much? (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
North Devon. Retired housekeeper Viv Foster - who has years of experience serving the rich and famous - raises the stakes with a butler, silver service and super posh nosh. (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
Clacton-on-Sea. Trucker and foodie Tony Houston hopes to impress with a menu of scallops, sea bass and three desserts. But one guest gives off a prickly first impression. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Clacton-on-Sea. After annoying his rival diners with his cutlery obsession and questionable table manners on the first night, can sandwich shop owner Anthony turn things around? (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Clacton-on-Sea. Driving instructor Claire Kelly confesses to a 'chaotic' style of cooking, but she's still confident that she can win with her enticing entertainment... (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Clacton-on-Sea. Entrepreneur Richard's guests aren't impressed to discover that he's had help with foraging his ingredients. Can a choral performance calm the atmosphere? (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Clacton-on-Sea. Teacher Kerrie Brinkley-Whittington plans a party atmosphere for the final evening in Essex. But the night ends in tears. (Ep5/5) [AD,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]
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. 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. Mum-of-four Lisa plans a night of 'pure entertainment', featuring back-to-basics grub and an interpretive dance challenge. (Ep4/5) [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]
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]
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. 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. 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. 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]
Wigan. Super-organised hospital theatre practitioner Geoff Conway goes all out to impress with an epic nine-course Spanish tapas feast. But are his portions too big? (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Wigan. Hairdressing salon owner Natalie Crompton plans an evening filled with fun and laughter, and names her courses after her beloved cats. But Geoff gets the claws out. (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Wigan. Music teacher and funeral singer Alan Gregory hopes to hit the right notes with an evening of sophisticated Greek grub. But Geoff barely touches his food. (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Wigan. Gymnastics teacher Simon Grimwood hosts on his birthday. But will it be many happy returns for Simon, or will there be tears at his party? (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Wigan. Nurse practitioner Caroline Heaven hopes to end the week with a bang by showing her rival diners a 'proper' Lancashire night. Will her guests be chuffed t' bits? (Ep5/5) [AD,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]
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. 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. 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. 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]
Woking and Weybridge. Ice cream man Vincenzo hosts the first night in Surrey with a feast of family recipes, including Sicilian sausage. But the menu is a mystery to his guests. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Woking and Weybridge. Canadian craft-maker Sarah Maynard treats her guests to authentic Turkish delights. But has she bitten off more than she can chew? (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Woking and Weybridge. Riot police officer Steve Carvill takes no prisoners with his homemade pasta and panna cotta. Will an evening of flirting, feuding and fun bag him the loot? (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Woking and Weybridge. Keen gardener and dog trainer Sara Gilding hosts her first dinner party for over 20 years. Can she win round Vincenzo after rubbing him up the wrong way? (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Woking and Weybridge. Children's entertainer Kelly Cummins plans a fun-filled evening featuring funny footwear and an inflatable butler. And one guest lets loose... (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
Cumbria. The first host, part-time social worker Sara, hopes to impress her guests with a Middle Eastern menu inspired by her birthplace of Baghdad. (Ep1/5) [S]
Cumbria. Bricklayer Dale serves up construction-themed cuisine, including his 'Great Wall of Chinese Chicken', on an evening full of laughs. (Ep2/5) [S]
Cumbria. Council refuse worker Vicki hosts a hospital-themed evening, serving up 'cracked ribs with a blood shot' and bandage-based entertainment. (Ep3/5) [S]
Cumbria. On the final night, Rob treats his guests to some local produce, but will eggshell in his starter scupper his chances of winning the grand? (Ep5/5) [S]
Dumfries and Galloway. Hair salon owner and self-confessed Disney princess Charlene Fry-Henderson serves up some locally reared meat and bizarre cow-milking entertainment. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Dumfries and Galloway. Horse-mad banker Olive Melville wants to show her guests how to host a 'proper' dinner party. But how will her risky crab starter go down? (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Dumfries and Galloway. Can local radio DJ and funnyman Tommy Jardine impress his guests with his charisma, surprise Scottish main and a sheep auction? (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Dumfries and Galloway. Trainee teacher and DJ Josh Jones aims to broaden his guests' palates, with lamb pasanda and tandoori monkfish. But Tommy doesn't like spice or fish... (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Dumfries and Galloway. On the final night, Tammy Rice hopes that her no-nonsense approach, traditional Scottish fare and a side order of straight-talking will bag her the prize. (Ep5/5) [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]
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. 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. 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. 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]
South London. Divorce lawyer Michelle Camacho takes her guests back to the 1970s with a retro menu of duck a l'orange, psychedelic coleslaw, groovy veg and a Bloody Mary sorbet. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
South London. Pub manager and artist Matt Wren struggles with disasters in the kitchen. Meanwhile, two of his guests get into an argument and the other pair make eyes at each other! (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
South London. Print manager and live wire Licia Snow plans a laid-back evening with a few rustic and homely touches. But can she resist the urge to bicker with Michelle? (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
South London. Trainee solicitor Raphael Steele hosts his first-ever dinner party with an ambitious Caribbean menu of ackee, saltfish and curried goat, and steelpan entertainment. (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
South London. Swedish businesswoman Charlotte Sundberg hosts the final night. Can an evening of schnapps, Swedish folk singing and classic Swedish cuisine win her the prize? (Ep5/5) [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]
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. 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. 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]
Boston, Lincolnshire. The first host is 23-year-old trainee accountant Annika, a self-confessed hippy and hunter-gatherer. Will her love of game spoil her chances? (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Boston, Lincolnshire. Katy, who loves a competition, is convinced that she can win with her super-organised approach and 'prize-winning' cuisine. But she clashes with Carolyn. (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Boston, Lincolnshire. Polish-born Sylwia takes her guests on a culinary tour of all the places where she's lived in the world. But how will her European line dancing go down? (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Boston, Lincolnshire. With all of her guests out for revenge, Carolyn plans a charm offensive. Can she achieve one of the biggest turnarounds in Come Dine with Me history? (Ep5/5) [AD,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]