Bristol. Zoe hopes to add a bit of sparkle to the competition with her Pretty in Pink themed dinner party, including a butler in pink hot pants. (Ep4/5) [S]
Bristol. Zoe hopes to add a bit of sparkle to the competition with her Pretty in Pink themed dinner party, including a butler in pink hot pants. (Ep4/5) [S]
Yeovil. PR manager Emmy hopes to impress her guests with locally sourced Somerset produce. But she has a disaster with her hollandaise sauce. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Yeovil. Radio DJ Steve serves up a cross between comfort food and fine dining. But he feels the pressure, and an unwanted ingredient ends up on one guest's plate. (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Yeovil. Diminutive forklift driver Mel plans an exotic menu, including her version of duck vindaloo, and surprises her guests by breaking into song. (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Yeovil. Business owner and muscleman Alan hopes to create a Zen evening. But with rotten beans, tofu cheesecake and soggy noodles on the menu, it could be a recipe for disaster... (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Yeovil. Car dealer Andy is confident that his fine dining and swanky home will give his night the edge. But Mel isn't afraid to tell him exactly what she thinks of his fancy food. (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
Nottingham. Marketing manager Stephanie hosts the first night. But one of her guests can't stomach her prawns, and another has trouble working out what an artichoke is. (Ep1/5) [S]
Nottingham. Local councillor Alex Foster hopes to impress with a fancy French menu and a spot of bell-ringing. But Brian likens Alex's starter to cat food... (Ep2/5) [S]
Nottingham. Janice is quietly confident that her 1970s-themed night of nostalgia will be the winner. But it's not long before a chill descends around the dinner table. (Ep3/5) [S]
Nottingham. Businessman Barry has been talking his night up all week, and now his guests have high expectations. Will his Greek theme emerge victorious? (Ep5/5) [S]
Gloucestershire. Ambitious Zac serves authentic Jewish chicken soup, steak fondue and a chocolate orange tart. But the DIY main doesn't do it for some of his guests. (Ep1/5) [S]
Gloucestershire. Mature student Gerry hopes to spice things up with his Egyptian feast. But his menu gets mixed reactions, and banter turns to insults as Ameena lays into Zac. (Ep2/5) [S]
Gloucestershire. Bubbly travel agent Kayleigh plans a night of fun and games, and a Moroccan-themed menu. But she forgets to cook the main course! (Ep3/5) [S]
Gloucestershire. Web designer Marc is confident that his Spanish menu will blow his guests away. But things go downhill fast after he makes a mess of his starter. (Ep4/5) [S]
Birmingham. Hair and beauty tutor April Richards plans a very adventurous menu featuring zebra meat and squid ink pasta. But one of her guests is a staunch vegetarian... (Ep1/5) [S]
Birmingham. Self-professed 'brilliant cook' Vanessa Erigbogbo plans a refined night of dining, featuring lobster, confit of duck... and fried grasshoppers. (Ep3/5) [S]
Cheltenham. Belgian-born hotel consultant Oli plans to wow his guests with his posh scallop starter, his meaty main and his loud, vivacious personality. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Cheltenham. Glamorous nurse Jan serves up some good, honest home-cooking. But with three alpha males battling for attention, can Jan keep control of her evening? (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Cheltenham. Competitive events director and bodybuilding fanatic Zak serves up a complex menu, on a night featuring posing, party games and terrible tricks. (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Cheltenham. Aussie admin assistant Kimberley plans to host a sophisticated evening, and chastises one of her guests for telling rude stories. Can she keep the party civilised? (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Cheltenham. On the last night, Paddy plays it safe with a simple menu featuring locally sourced, quality ingredients. Will it bag him the grand? (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
In South Wales, farm girl Claire treats her guests to a traditional, hearty Welsh spread and farm-themed games. Will her farm charm impress? Or will her night end up a mucky mess? (Ep1/5) [S]
In South Wales, farm girl Claire treats her guests to a traditional, hearty Welsh spread and farm-themed games. Will her farm charm impress? Or will her night end up a mucky mess? (Ep1/5) [S]
In South Wales, Daffyd plans a nutritious vegetarian-ish dinner party, but kitchen chaos ensues. Will his dud pud ruin his chances of winning the grand? (Ep3/5) [S]
In South Wales, Daffyd plans a nutritious vegetarian-ish dinner party, but kitchen chaos ensues. Will his dud pud ruin his chances of winning the grand? (Ep3/5) [S]
Welsh valleys. Shop owner Tasnim Sardar, who claims to be an amazing cook, plans an authentic Pakistani party. But Kerry has a bone to pick with her host. (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Welsh valleys. Ryan puts a lot of thought into his dinner party, but each of his courses ends in disaster. Can dancing and drinks in the hot tub distract his guests? (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Welsh valleys. On the last night in Wales, financial advisor Gill Leonard welcomes her guests with a fire-breathing dragon, and makes a remarkable revelation... (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
The fourth host in South Wales, doctor Sophie, is usually vegan but is serving meat to try and win over her guests. Will it be just what the doctor ordered? (Ep4/5) [S]
The fourth host in South Wales, doctor Sophie, is usually vegan but is serving meat to try and win over her guests. Will it be just what the doctor ordered? (Ep4/5) [S]
Eastbourne. The guests have high expectations for Ann-Marie Hamilton's menu. And she plans to reveal her fun side with a surprise singalong in the garden. (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Eastbourne. Hairdresser Becci Moloney's outdoor bar is a hit with her female guests. But Russell and Adam don't know what to make of her collection of recycled toilets... (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Eastbourne. Self-confessed foodie Adam has been talking his night up all week. But his guests are surprised by a menu that doesn't amount to much more than posh bangers and mash. (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Eastbourne. Funnyman Russell Turnbull hosts the final night. He's played his culinary cards close to his chest, but can he actually cook? (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
In South Wales, the week's final host Sandra goes heavy on cream and mushrooms, even though none of her guests really like them! But is her night the crÁeme de la crÁeme? (Ep5/5) [S]
In South Wales, the week's final host Sandra goes heavy on cream and mushrooms, even though none of her guests really like them! But is her night the crÁeme de la crÁeme? (Ep5/5) [S]
Edinburgh. Polish-born catering supervisor Irena is planning a night of traditional Polish food and entertainment. But her guests aren't thrilled by the prospect of eating cabbage. (Ep2/5) [S]
Edinburgh. It's self-confessed cougar Liz Grant's turn to host. Having flirted with Andy for the last two nights, 'Luscious Liz' is determined to make her move tonight. (Ep3/5) [S]
Edinburgh. Polish-born catering supervisor Irena is planning a night of traditional Polish food and entertainment. But her guests aren't thrilled by the prospect of eating cabbage. (Ep2/5) [S]
Edinburgh. It's the final night of the competition and Italian-born food snob Toni is about to launch his specially created Scottish/Italian menu upon his guests. (Ep5/5) [S]
Edinburgh. It's self-confessed cougar Liz Grant's turn to host. Having flirted with Andy for the last two nights, 'Luscious Liz' is determined to make her move tonight. (Ep3/5) [S]
Edinburgh. It's the final night of the competition and Italian-born food snob Toni is about to launch his specially created Scottish/Italian menu upon his guests. (Ep5/5) [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]
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]
Bristol. The first host is all-singing, all-dancing theatre darling Richard, whose eclectic menu includes an intriguing Rod Steiger gunge cake. (Ep1/5) [S]
In Bradford, Tom draws on his French heritage to deliver simple dishes executed well. And as the final scores are revealed, who has that je ne sais quoi? (Ep5/5) [S]
In Bradford, Akili aims to enchant her guests with exotic elegance and a fusion of flavours. But will her ice cream leave her out in the cold? (Ep4/5) [S]
In Bradford, Gaby hopes that her Sardinian soirÂee, singing son, cocktails, party tricks and dolce vita dinner will sweeten the deal with her guests. (Ep3/5)
In Bradford, Jason plans a menu of Yorkshire's finest but keeps throwing his efforts in the bin! After postcode palaver, have Jason's chances 'bin' and gone? (Ep2/5) [S]
Birmingham. Devilishly good-looking French foodie Jean-Benoit plans a fabulous four-course menu including a salad of crab in a bird's nest and a blade of beef. (Ep5/5) [S]
Birmingham. Despite his lack of dinner party experience, electrician Elliot plans a top-class menu with two desserts. And he's booked a local band. (Ep4/5) [S]
Birmingham. Angela plans a fun-filled evening complete with a limbo competition. But Elliot and Denise are more interested in the strange things they find in her bedroom drawers. (Ep3/5) [S]
Swansea. It's the final night of the competition and naughty solicitor Katherine has organised a sophisticated menu and specified a 'tarts and vicars' dress code. (Ep5/5) [S]
Swansea. It's the midway point of the culinary contest and tackling the challenge is 6ft 8in rugby boy Keith, whose guests see him as a bull in a china shop in the kitchen. (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. 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. 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]
The new run continues. In Sheffield, Ambrose hopes that his tried-and-tested dishes can bag him the grand. After a barrage of questions and competitive chat, has his night won out? (Ep5/5) [S]
The new run continues. In Sheffield, Lindsey serves up some antioxidant-stuffed dishes. But her soup is likened to baby food and her main makes a guest retch at the table. (Ep4/5) [S]
The new run continues. In Sheffield, Leon serves a spicy Caribbean supper. But a fiery main makes a few stomachs rumble. Will his entertainment impress or will his efforts backfire? (Ep3/5) [S]
The new run continues. In Sheffield, Sally hopes to impress with a Shanghai menu, but one guest's starter leaves them tongue tied. But can her piano skills strike the right chord? (Ep2/5) [S]
The new run continues. In Sheffield, Lizzy brings the heat with a Mexican-themed night filled with fiesta vibes, a build-your-own burrito bonanza and an unexpected surprise... (Ep1/5) [S]
The new run continues. In the West Country, spiritualist Jo plans a divine dinner of international fare. But will pizza profanities and ghostly goings-on ruin her chances? (Ep5/5) [S]
The new run continues. In the West Country, Richard serves up British fare, but his tagliatelle leaves one guest tongue-tied. Will it be a sophisticated soiree or dull as dishwater? (Ep4/5) [S]
The new run continues, in the West Country. Will barber Natalia's nostalgic 90s night be a cut above the rest? Or will controversial comments make it more disaster than nostalgia? (Ep3/5) [S]
The new run continues in the West Country. Peppe hosts an authentic Italian night, but one guest doesn't like Italian food! And is his hamster a serial killer? (Ep2/5) [S]
The new run continues in the West Country, where Kirstein hosts a Greek evening of hearty fare, plenty of spice, some tea towel tossing and terrific togas. (Ep1/5) [S]
The new run continues. Michaela hosts the final night in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. Shane thinks he's got it in the bag but will Michaela's Italian menu make him think again? (Ep5/5) [S]
The new run continues. On the fourth night in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Shane creates a triumphant Jamaican menu. And his strong gin martinis also raise the bar. (Ep4/5) [S]
The new run continues. On night three in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire, Martina prepares Thai curries and poached pears. But one of her guests doesn't like spice or fruit. (Ep3/5) [S]
The new run continues. On a spectacular second night in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire, Dave serves up a menu melding flavours 'that no one else would ever think of combining'... (Ep2/5) [S]
The new run continues. On night one in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire, self-described 'drunk Martha Stewart' Michelle shares some of her Portuguese and American culinary heritage. (Ep1/5) [S]
The new run continues. In Manchester, Danny takes his guests on a culinary journey from Spain to Thailand. Will his night be anything to write home about? And who'll bag the £1000? (Ep5/5) [S]
The new run continues. Can Vanessa ruffle feathers with burlesque bravado, a piÄna colada crumble and face yoga on the penultimate night in Manchester? (Ep4/5) [S]
The new run continues. In Manchester, Amy throws an American-themed dinner party. But after one guest gets a mouthful of tin foil, will grandma's secret rub smooth things over? (Ep3/5) [S]
The new run continues. In Manchester, Richard treats his guests to a rich and indulgent menu. But will undergarment unearthing and a decadent dessert be too much for some? (Ep2/5) [S]
The new run continues. On night one in Manchester, Pauline plans a snug soiree with plenty of home comforts and a family feel... but she forgets to serve one of her guests! (Ep1/5)
In South Wales, Sandra's going heavy on cream and mushrooms. But which athletes will be the crÁeme de la crÁeme of the Winter Paralympics? Which, in case you hadn't guessed, begins today! [S]
The new run continues. The fourth host in South Wales, doctor Sophie, is usually vegan but is serving meat to try and win over her guests. Will it be just what the doctor ordered? (Ep4/5) [S]
The new run continues. In South Wales, Daffyd plans a nutritious vegetarian-ish dinner party, but kitchen chaos ensues. Will his dud pud ruin his chances of winning the grand? (Ep3/5) [S]