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]
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]
Norwich. Hairdresser Sarah's confident that her menu of family favourites will be a cut above the rest. But will ghostly conversations make her guests curl up and dye? (Ep4/5) [S]
Norwich. Hairdresser Sarah's confident that her menu of family favourites will be a cut above the rest. But will ghostly conversations make her guests curl up and dye? (Ep4/5) [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, fun and feuding bag him the loot? (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Woking and Weybridge. Keen gardener and dog trainer Sara Gilding hosts her first dinner party in 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]
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]
Norwich. Surgeon and foodie Luke hopes to impress with a menu full of flavour, quality and skill. But will his scallops, Sri Lankan curry and tarte Tatin be too much to stomach? (Ep5/5) [S]
Norwich. Surgeon and foodie Luke hopes to impress with a menu full of flavour, quality and skill. But will his scallops, Sri Lankan curry and tarte Tatin be too much to stomach? (Ep5/5) [S]
Norwich. Mind reader and magician 'the Amazing' Anthony hopes to wow his guests with dishes close to his heart. Does he have the magic touch? (Ep1/5) [S]
Norwich. Cleaner Hannah hopes to wipe the floor with her rivals, with a night of glitz, glam and great grub. Can she sweep up the £1000 prize? (Ep2/5) [S]
Norwich. Service manager and Adele superfan Jess plans a menu of nutritious nosh, and asks everyone to come dressed as their favourite singer. But will her guests go easy on her? (Ep3/5) [S]
Norwich. Hairdresser Sarah's confident that her menu of family favourites will be a cut above the rest. But will ghostly conversations make her guests curl up and dye? (Ep4/5) [S]
Norwich. Surgeon and foodie Luke hopes to impress with a menu full of flavour, quality and skill. But will his scallops, Sri Lankan curry and tarte Tatin be too much to stomach? (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]
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, folk singing and classic Swedish cuisine win her the prize? (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]
Surrey. Planning enforcement officer Becky hosts an evening of modern home-cooking, including crispy croutons and a lamb shank stew. Two of her guests take a shine to one another. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Surrey. Shoba serves an Indian menu, but her guests aren't impressed with her frozen fish curry. Can some Bollywood-style belly dancing save the day? (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Surrey. Singing teacher Petrina hopes that her experience entertaining on cruise ships will give her evening the edge. And her salted caramel chocolate dessert serves up a surprise. (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Bournemouth. Pharmacist Shikha kicks off the week with a traditional Indian dinner. Will her rich homemade recipes and extravagant garden party impress her guests? (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Bournemouth. Pharmacist Shikha kicks off the week with a traditional Indian dinner. Will her rich homemade recipes and extravagant garden party impress her guests? (Ep1/5) [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]
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. 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. Foodie Dave hopes to impress with home-grown herbs, hand-picked fruit and technical expertise, on a night featuring toilet inspections and rollercoaster revelations. (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Welsh valleys. Dog lover Kerry keeps her food simple and her welcome extravagant, with a Welsh choir awaiting her guests in her driveway. But a canine criticism leaves a bad taste. (Ep1/5) [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]
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. 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. 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. 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]
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]
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. 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. 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. 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]
Rochdale. Will the tension between Sadiya and Tanya finally explode as Sadiya hosts the final night? And Dean's clairvoyant powers are put to the test. (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
Rochdale. Psychic medium Dean plans to put his supernatural skills to good use on his night. The main goes down well - even with Tanya - but his boozy berry cheesecake bombs. (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Rochdale. HR manager Claire hopes that her hosting skills will compensate for her 'imperfect' cooking. But tension rises when Tanya barely touches her food. (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Rochdale. Business coach and passionate foodie Rod is determined to impress. But he's already offended Tanya - and HR manager Claire predicts fireworks... (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Cardiff. Flamboyant costume designer Sam hosts a Mexican night full of sizzle and spice. But a game makes everyone cry... are they tears of joy, sorrow or pain? (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Cardiff. Extremely competitive army wife Rachael Smith hosts the third night. She isn't used to losing, and things might get ugly if she doesn't win the prize! (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Cardiff. King of the name-droppers Jerry Lockett hosts at his cousin's mansion, where he serves up dollops of food and a side order of celebrity. (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Lichfield. There are high hopes for recruitment consultant Amanda's sophisticated evening. But an accident at the table has her guests in hysterics. (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
Lichfield. Football coach and first-time cook Tim Travers plans an American menu, with his mum on the other end of the phone to help him every step of the way. (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Lichfield. JP Goodyear-Martinez treats his guests to Jamaican food, on a night of wacky wigs, alarming Lycra outfits and a hula-hooping drag queen. (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Lichfield. Former mental health nurse Ronnie Imlah shocks her guests with a revelation about her past, and guests JP and Amanda don't see eye to eye over plastic surgery. (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Lichfield. Enthusiastic business consultant James plans a complex Italian menu, a 1960s Italian dress code and a fun photoshoot. But he spends most of the night in the kitchen. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Lincolnshire. Geordie Alex Coxon gives her guests a taste of her home 'Toon', on a night featuring glamorous glad rags, kitchen chaos and a surprising secret past. (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
Lincolnshire. Theatre student Jack Stone steps into the spotlight with a 'creative' evening, including DIY pizzas. But Alex steals the show with her shocking outfit. (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Lincolnshire. Farmer Chris Moore hosts a beetroot bonanza, injecting the root vegetable into every part of his night, while also shocking his guests with his hidden talents. (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Lincolnshire. Retail manager Ali Roberts plans a refined night of gourmet cuisine and fine dining. But will Alex's outrageous tales ruin the elegant atmosphere? (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Lincolnshire. University lecturer Amanda Sherratt hosts a Japanese evening, including a raw fish starter and sumo wrestling for entertainment. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Inverness. Former professional footballer Jamie Tulloch serves up an ambitious menu of fresh local produce and entertainment from a Scottish dance troupe. (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
Inverness. Rock 'n' roll hairdresser Zarina claims to be an amazing cook. Could this tattooed party animal be the dark horse of the competition? (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Inverness. Teetotal David hosts a nautical night with a menu of basic but wholesome food, including 'shove it in soup'. But will his non-alcoholic drinks sink or swim with his crew? (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Inverness. Melissa gives herself a sneaky advantage by taking cooking lessons from a local chef, who also makes her gravy and dessert. But she still manages to cremate the crumble. (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Inverness. National Heritage worker Gillian hosts a 'Touch of Tartan' night, with a traditional Scottish menu, top-quality local produce and bagpipes galore. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Leeds area. On the final night, lighting technician Dragos treats his guests to traditional Romanian fare featuring 'fangtastic' favourites with a Dracula theme. (Ep5/5) [S]
Leeds area. On the third night, travel enthusiast Sangeeta takes her guests on a culinary journey with a curry fusion inspired by her trips around the world. (Ep3/5) [S]
Leeds area. Fitness instructor Ele plans a posh and classy menu of 'sophisticated' cuisine, on an evening featuring caviar, an unexpected guest and a dose of fighting talk. (Ep2/5) [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]
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. 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. 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. 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]