Come Dine with Me - Season 19 / Year 2017
Season 19 / Year 2017
Episodes
Brighton: Clint, Ndana, Sue and Ed
The award- winning daytime show is back for a new series. Kicking off this episode from Brighton is flight attendant Clint, who's hoping his Italian inspired menu and his own brand of innuendo-laced wit and repartee will land him the prize. Next, care worker Ndana pulls out all the stops on her night with a pyjama party. Food psychologist Sue hosts night three at the seaside where she's hoping to educate and inspire her guests with the very best in healthy eating. Hosting the finale is football fanatic Ed. Will his hat trick of veggie dishes hit the back of the net?
Woking and Guildford: Mignonne, Neil, Julie, Daniel
This new episode comes from Woking and Guildford and kicking off the week is professional cake decorator Mignonne, who's putting on a 1950s themed evening, but will her food leave her guests singing the blues or rocking round the clock? Joining her around the table are part time musician Neil, barmaid Julie and performance manager Daniel. Night two takes us to the continent as Daniel serves up a French menu, while Julie's guests are pleasantly surprised by her relaxed menu. Finally Neil finally gets the chance to shine with his authentic Goan menu but will it be enough to bag Neil the ú1000 prize?
Essex: Sacha, Farazana, Gary & Kelly
This new episode comes from Essex, and battling it out are confident clothes shop owner Sacha, 44, perfectionist Farazana 30, outspoken disability awareness officer Gary, 42 and cat-loving Kelly, 46. Kicking off the week is Sacha who hopes to win with a gastro pub inspired menu. On the second night, Farzana takes a gamble with a Thai menu she picked by sticking her finger on a map blindfolded. Night three host Gary is out to impress with a hearty menu of personal favourites. Last to host is Kelly who is hoping to win with a moggie themed menu, much to the confusion of the others, but in the end who will win the grand?
Scotland: Jennifer, Rory, Darren & Linsay
In this new episode from central Scotland, 54-year-old bakery assistant Jennifer hopes her night of hearty home cookery and cookie decorating will impress. She is joined by 40-year-old music producer Rory, 38-year -old operations manager Darren and 30-year-old drama coach Linsay. Night two sees Rory attempt to win over the crowd with his Swedish inspired grub and next up stylish Darren wows his guests. Linsay finishes the week with a trip to 'retroville', but can she keep her bodily functions to herself?
London: Caroline, Lliane, Gareth, Callum
Four strangers from south west London try to cook their way to the ú1000 prize. First up is executive PA Caroline, who gets competitive with her tea themed evening. Next is disabled single parent Lliane, who has a disaster with her prawn starter. Third host, wine buff Gareth, aims to impress with his fine food. And finally it's chilled out Aussie Callum who hopes his night will bring the fun to the week.
Maidstone and Rochester: Jhiselle, Simon, Suzanne, Peter
Kicking off in Maidstone and Rochester is super organised 28-year-old Jhiselle, who hopes to impress with a Caribbean inspired menu. Next up is competitive recruitment manager Simon who serves an Italian themed menu. Third host, straight-talking 47-year-old Suzanne, surprises her guests with a Vietnamese menu, but it's her life story that captures the crowd. The final night sees Peter offer up a seasonal feast. But how will he handle the non-veg-eating ladies?
Crewe and Stoke: Sarah, Kevin, Kayode, Yvette
In Crewe and Stoke, 31-year-old psychology student, sassy Sarah, hopes her Jamaican themed menu will encourage her guests to party Caribbean style. But 48-year-old bicycle shop owner Kevin puts his foot in it. 24-year-old entrepreneur and motivational speaker Kayode wants to inspire his guests but is upset when he feels Sarah disrespects his carrots; luckily 29-year-old nurse Yvette is on hand to calm things down.
Glasgow: Lucy, Erica, Anthony, James
In Glasgow, four rival cooks are hoping to impress their guests. Mum-of-three, and self-proclaimed 'tricky customer' Lucy, a foodie, wants to wow by cooking everything from scratch. Quirky photographer Erica plans to bring a taste of Mexico to Glasgow, despite having never even been there. On night three the guests are treated to some traditional Scottish fayre by host Anthony. Entrepreneur James hosts the final night and he's feeling no pressure, despite his guests' high expectations.
Bury St Edmunds - Phil, Paula, James, Julie
Four strangers from in and around Bury St Edmunds attempt to host their way to a thousand pound prize. Forty-five-year-old wedding DJ Phil hopes his evening of West Indian food will secure him the prize, not knowing one of his guests is Trinidadian born Paula, who proves difficult to satisfy. However, Paula is immediately taken with upper-class estate agent James. Final guest is American housewife Julie from Oklahoma, who has ambitions to be the next president of the USA. Night two sees James putting on an evening of fine dining, and on the third night Paula's lacklustre hosting, average food and no fun and games underwhelm her guests. The week finishes with Julie's 'All American Hoedown' featuring devilled eggs, barbecue chicken and her Grandma's pecan pie. Which of the group will scoop the prize?
Cotswolds - Daniel, Blanche, Kristian, Rachel
In and around the Cotswolds, trying to get their hands on the £1000 prize are club DJ Daniel, IT operations manager Blanche, actor and musician Kristian, and professional party planner Rachel. Daniel kicks off the week, convinced his pan-Asian mash-up menu will bag him the cash. On night two, self-confessed bossy boots Blanche is determined that wind-up merchant Kristian will not ruin her night and hopes a menu of her favourite restaurant dishes will keep him sweet. Kristian hosts night three and opts for a Las Vegas themed menu, but he has his work cut out as his guests are determined to give him a dose of his own medicine. Last to host is Rachel, showcasing classic rustic French cuisine.
Newcastle - Charity, Craig, Glen, Sanila
First to host in Newcastle is larger than life nurse Charity, who plans to impress her guests with an energetic night and some Nigerian inspired food. Joining her around the table are voiceover artist Craig, straight-talking rail supervisor Glen and Radio Host Sanila. Craig and Glen both serve north east lad food, while on the final night Sanila attempts to wow her guests with a typical Pakistani menu.
Reading - Victoria, Barry, Kathleen, Lamri
First to host in Reading is 41-year-old singing teacher Victoria, who's hoping a musically themed menu will help bag her the grand. Hosting over the week are burger bar owner and wind-up merchant Barry, straight talking retiree Kathleen and French waiter Lamri. Will Barry's cockiness prove his undoing? Will Lamri's knowledge of French food steal him the prize or will Victoria sing her way to the thousand pounds? Tune in to find out.
Birmingham - Chris, Ruby, Adrian, Hayley
Kicking off this competition in Birmingham is former teaching director Chris, who's decided that a Spanish spread will help bag him the grand. Next host, psychiatric report manager and party girl Ruby strikes an instant friendship with Chris, but cheese maker and international cheese judge Adrian feels Chris's actions are no more than a midlife crisis. Completing the line-up is salt of the earth Estate Agent Hayley, who's relying on her charm and personality to win.
Staffordshire - Linda, Abbie, James, Thom
This episode comes from Staffordshire and first up is call centre worker Linda who hopes her home cooked favourites will win her the prize. On night two, it's the turn of nurse Abbie to host and she opts for an international menu to try and win over her guests. It's off to Mexico for theatre lover James' night and business owner Thom rounds off the week with a Brazilian feast. It's a laughter packed week, with a bromance blossoming between James and Thom and James putting his foot in it with Abbie at every opportunity. But who will come out on top and bag themselves the grand?
South London and Croydon - Craig, Thibault, Gill, Rachelle
In this episode from south London and Croydon, first host is rapper, Craig, who's determined to impress with a Malaysian inspired menu. Second up is advertising manager, Thibault and with French heritage on his side he puts on an impressive evening. Third to host is jazz and blues singer 55-year-old Gill, who has a rollercoaster of an evening filled with surprises. Lastly it's 30-year-old primary school teacher Rachelle who's also cooking a very similar French inspired menu to Thibault but feels she definitely has what it takes to achieve that certain je ne sais quoi. It's a week filled with competitiveness, randomness and musical surprises but who will be crowned winner and take home the £1000?
North Kent - Wendy, Sam, Lauren, Michael
Kicking off the week in north Kent is party loving fifty-five year-old Wendy who wants to take her guests on a food-ical journey - don't ask! Joining her around the table are gas engineer and general geezer Sam, self proclaimed chatterbox Lauren and strongman Michael. It's a memorable start to the week, but will Wendy's guests think her food has started things off with a bang or a whimper?
Watford and Hemel Hempstead - Mabs, Sam, Ben, Perdi
This episode sees four strangers from the Watford and Hemel Hempstead area host their way to the £1000 prize. First up is stay-at-home Mum Mabs, who wants to show her guests an authentic African evening. It's a more traditional fare on night two as freelance journalist Sam aims to impress with his homemade classics while night three sees the turn of super confident part-time radio DJ Ben to try and bag a grand with a menu of international flavours. Boxing enthusiast and teacher Perdi takes over on the last night with her menu of dinner party favourites and some very obscure entertainment. In a fun packed week which includes yodelling, opera and gizzards, who will emerge victorious?
Lowestoft - Julia, Simon, Jo, Paul
In Lowestoft, Suffolk, the week begins with feisty host Julia's menu inspired by her native Dominica, and ends with zany musician Paul bidding to triumph with his vegetarian menu
Cambridgeshire - Hollie, Jayne, Matt, Ric
In Cambridgeshire, it's a week filled with criticism, confrontation and impromptu dancing, but will it be Hollie, Jayne, Matt or Ric who is crowned winner and takes home the £1000?
Cheltenham - Nik, Julian, Georgia, Charlotte
This episode comes from in and around Cheltenham, where the week begins in exotic style, as wacky first host Nik serves up a South African themed menu to Julian, Georgia and Charlotte
Essex - Kyla, Lisa, Lee, Chris
Kicking off the week from south east Essex is 29-year-old pub landlady Kyla. In a week of intercontinental culinary creations, Welsh rarebit, and a shop-bought meal, who will win the £1000?
Fife - Nicky, Kerry, Byam, Keith
First up in Fife is the only non-Scottish native this episode, 41-year-old beauty therapist Nicky, who hopes to impress with some Scottish inspired grub
North East - Philip, India, Melissa, Arnand
From in and around the North East, it's a week of Spanish grub, Indian dancing, personal revelations and a taste of the tropics. But who will grab the grand?
West Midlands - Sandra, Craig, Fraser, Debbie
In the West Midlands, DJ and gospel singer Sandra plans to put on a night full of good vibes and joy. But foodie Craig, recruitment manager Fraser and theatrical Debbi are unimpressed.
Glasgow - Jane, Suleman, Jamie, Anna
In and around Glasgow, Suleman's 'taste of Africa' is hard to swallow. And Jamie causes outrage by bringing a salad as an alternative to comedian Anna's calorie-laden Scottish fry up.
Hertfordshire - Martin, Amanda, Junior, Susan
In this episode from Hertfordshire, self-professed funny man Martin, bride-to-be Amanda, recruitment consultant and online socialite Junior, and vegetarian mum Susan battle it out
East Sussex
The award-winning series continues in East Sussex, with tears at the table, squeals of delight, and a gravity-defying dessert. But will Kora, Stephen, Maria or Jonny bag the grand?
Norwich
In Norwich, forthright farmer's wife Rachel ends the week on her farm with some high end country cooking, but has she taken too much of a risk serving venison with a chocolate sauce?
Episode 1
This brand new series kicks off in Devon, where first to host is 51-year-old community nurse Tina, who is hoping to wow her guests with a menu incorporating all of her favourite dishes: a seaside-inspired starter, a Thai main and an old favourite to finish. But will her flair in the kitchen be enough to secure her the grand? The guests she's vying to impress are 47-year-old airline pilot Rhys, 39-year-old site manager Rob, 28-year-old HR manager Holly, and 40-year-old police constable Steve. Will glam Tina's menu of tried and trusted dishes impress her guests?
Episode 2
It's the second day of the new competition in Devon, and Essex geezer Rob is pinning his hopes on an Italian themed menu - and some artful entertainment - to land him the grand. With a night of pasta, pizza and pudding a-plenty, art fan Rob gets his guests to draw each other, but will the no-holds-barred sketching session erase Rob's chances of winning the cash prize at the end of the week?
Episode 3
In this new competition from Devon, tonight's host, 43-year-old pilot, Rhys, is hoping to take the competition to new heights. But will his guests think his locally sourced menu is first class or economy? During the main course, detective Steve is called on to solve the case of the missing stuffing. An interesting find in a wardrobe leads to our host being mistaken for a stripper, and Rob has a major foot in mouth moment during a chat about cannibalism. Later, Holly gets the hump when she is thrown out of an imaginary lifeboat and there's a palaver over a pavlova.
Episode 4
It's day four of this new competition from Devon, and flexing her culinary credentials is 28-year-old HR manager Holly, with a menu inspired by her restaurant favourites. But will she have to work extra hard to keep her guests sweet? Guests are left open-mouthed when Holly dishes out the rules regarding the use of the loo, and eyebrows are raised further when the boys discover a very revealing portrait in the lounge. But will the growing tension at the table affect Holly's chance of walking away with the grand?
Episode 5
It's the final night of this new competition in Devon, and detective Steve is counting on a menu of bold and experimental flavours to win him the prize. But he has to keep one eye on bickering guests Tina and Rhys as the tension between them threatens to boil over. Steve's feast of bold flavours goes down a storm with most of the guests, but it also sparks a pavlova row between Tina and Holly, and the friction doesn't end there. With an evening full of fun, friction, feuding and some experimental food along the way, will Steve's night make enough of an impression for him to win the £1000 prize?
Episode 6
This brand new competition comes from in and around Newcastle, where first up is 25-year-old barista Delphinium, who's eager to prove that vegetarians can win with her travel inspired menu. The guests she's hoping to impress this week are 64-year-old financial advisor David, art teacher Karen, development manager Mark and 34-year-old mobile hairdresser Deborah. It's an unusual evening complete with strange food, shocking name reveals and dessert taking an unexpected turn.
Episode 7
It's the second night of the competition in and around Newcastle, and art teacher Karen's turn to host. She's looking to impress her guests with a ginger themed menu; each course will include her favourite spice. Fussy eater Debs is unexcited at the prospect of goat's cheese or salmon en croute and is more concerned whether Karen has made her own pastry, and while vegetarian Delphinium is underwhelmed by Karen's menu, she really gets stuck into Karen's art class entertainment. Software salesman Mark is keen to put the cat among the pigeons by winding Debs up about 64-year-old ladies' man David who likes to shock the group with his antics in Ibiza.
Episode 8
It's the third day of the competition from in and around Newcastle, and it's mobile hairdresser and amateur musical songstress Debbie's turn to host. Her plan is to bring a bit of the showbiz razzle dazzle to her night after Karen's art themed evening failed to turn into a masterpiece. But there's a shock in store for Karen, lots of humble pie for Mark and some very unusual dumplings for barista Delph and Ibiza-loving David to try.
Episode 9
It's the fourth day of the new competition from in and around Newcastle, and the turn of Ibiza loving, young at heart 64-year-old David to host. His plan to win the grand is an elaborate Ibizan style menu of tapas and paella. But the menu is all a bit much for Mark, plus there is still the issue of Karen's bruised leg and bruised ego to deal with.
Episode 10
It's the final night from in and around Newcastle, and the turn of Essex boy Mark to impress his new Geordie chums with a menu of deep fried brie, slow cooked lamb and a passion fruit pavlova. Debs, again, struggles with the menu but also lets out her personal feelings about the group. Art teacher Karen gets it in the neck for ruining other people's nights, Mark is accused of being boring, and David settles for bringing a very weird noise to the table. But who will bag the grand?
Swansea 1/5
This week's competition comes from Swansea, and the first host is DJ Kevin, who is hoping to win his guests over with an evening themed around his favourite holiday destination, Benidorm
Swansea 2/5
This week's competition is in and around Swansea, where second host, cafe bar owner Tino, is hoping to wow her guests with an African banquet inspired by her homeland of Zimbabwe
Swansea 3/5
It's the third night in and around Swansea, and beautician Natalie's hoping her night goes with a Wham! as she's pulling out all the stops with a George Michael themed evening
Swansea 4/5
It's the fourth day of the competition in and around Swansea, and sales manager and bodybuilder Rob is hoping his 'simple but tasty' Thai themed menu will win him the £1000 prize
Swansea 5/5
Final host, GP and keen tennis player Janine is hoping to serve up an ace with a tennis themed evening, and the guests turn up dressed up for centre court
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