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Season 22
Episode 128

Edinburgh, Cynthia Gentle

November 2, 2011

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Come Dine with Me - S22 - E128

Beautician Cynthia Gentle plans to win over her guests in Edinburgh with an international themed menu, including crocodile as part of the main course.

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22x78 - West Yorkshire, Rebecca Saunders
July 13, 2011
Image-conscious salon owner Rebecca Saunders has plumped for a 'Glitz and Glam' dress code as part of her evening in Keighley that also includes a mock makeover for everyone.
22x79 - West Yorkshire, Philomena Golenya
July 14, 2011
It's the turn of 47-year-old Italian sales advisor Philomena Golenya, who is serving a four course menu that's she's written out in Italian. Charlie accidentally breaks Philomena's chair and Philomena has to put out a fire in the kitchen. But her Italian dancing proves to be quite a hit - with at least one of her guests.
22x80 - West Yorkshire, Charlie Walker
July 15, 2011
It's the final night and last to host is Charlie Walker, who intends a night of extravagant entertainment with a 'Stylish with Swimwear' dress code and a hot tub disco.
22x81 - Leeds, Catherine Williams
August 29, 2011
A new round of the culinary competition begins in Leeds, where first host Catherine Williams, a pescetarian, is cooking a South American-inspired menu for her guests.
22x82 - Leeds, Garth Kirsten-Landman
August 30, 2011
Second to host in Leeds is outspoken South African Garth Kirsten-Landman, who is hoping his unusual menu - featuring kangaroo meat - will bag him the £1000 prize.
22x83 - Leeds, Sam Appleby
August 31, 2011
It's Day 3 in Leeds and fun-loving banker Sam Appleby's turn to host. His 'Best of British' themed night features a Henry VIII outfit and a traditional menu with chargrilled lamb.
22x84 - Leeds, Louise Emmerson
September 1, 2011
Day 4 in Leeds sees company administrator Louise Emmerson as host. She opts for a Mediterranean menu inspired by her former mother-in-law, featuring Madrid chicken and aubergine bake.
22x85 - Leeds, Diane Jones
September 2, 2011
It's the final day of the contest in Leeds and the turn of high-flying property developer Diane Jones to cook. Her menu features Greek filo pastries and a main of cod in Italian sauce.
22x86 - Wolverhampton, Niru Ghai-Read
September 5, 2011
First to host in Wolverhampton is housing officer Niru Ghai-Read, who's confident her Indian menu and bombardment of entertainment will scoop the prize. Niru's going head-to-head with hippy Kyle Ferguson, part-time model May Dudley, lothario Stefano Scaringi, and highly-competitive student Bally Singh. Stefano stuns them all when he asks May some extremely intimate questions, and Niru has a naughty threesome up her sleeve for dessert. It's a noisy and eventful night, with awkward dance moves and controversy. Can Niru keep it all together?
22x87 - Wolverhampton, Stefano Scaringi
September 6, 2011
It's the turn of Stefano Scaringi to try to wow his guests in Wolverhampton. The restaurant manager has more than food on his mind, however, as he plans to curry favour with May.
22x88 - Wolverhampton, Bally Singh
September 7, 2011
It's the day three and fun-loving Bally Singh is hoping a 'student night' can scoop him the prize. May has to put up with more of Stefano's one-liners. While Bally's starter of beans on toast leaves his guests gobsmacked.
22x89 - Wolverhampton, Kyle Ferguson
September 8, 2011
IT worker and self-confessed hippy Kyle Ferguson is hoping to prove himself in the kitchen. But is he just too laid back to pull off his Wolverhampton-inspired menu?
22x90 - Wolverhampton, May Dudley
September 9, 2011
The final day of the competition sees model May Dudley, a self-confessed culinary novice, rely on a 'mum-knows-best' approach. Things go well until serving the tiger prawn starter sends May's stress levels through the roof.
22x91 - Essex, Emma Parsons
September 12, 2011
First to host in Essex is support worker and party girl Emma Parsons, who reckons she can win the competition on personality alone.
22x92 - Essex, Adam James
September 13, 2011
Adam James is next to host in Essex. The confident letting agent pops to the local salon to top up his tan before cooking, only to get into a muddle in the kitchen later on while his guests admire his hunky photos on his wall. Later Lisa worries that Adam's Rolex may not be the real deal as he serves them a very bright cabbage and suggests a vajazzle as a post dinner treat.
22x93 - Essex, Lisa Styles
September 14, 2011
Hairdressing entrepreneur Lisa Styles is planning to woo her guests at her mansion situated in eight acres of land. There will be butlers and Lisa's prize-winning stallion performing a show jump for the guest's amusement. Unfortunately Emma compares Lisa's main course of lamb to an armpit.
22x94 - Essex, Hal Dervish
September 15, 2011
Family man Hal Dervish is planning six different dishes for his meze starter and four different meats for his main of traditional Turkish barbeque. There's tension at the table as Emma and Diane's week-long argument over the `meaning of posh' continues. And a Turkish dance in the garden where the guests really let loose.
22x95 - Essex, Diane
September 16, 2011
It's the final night in Essex and posh magistrate Diane hopes to inject a little sophistication into the competition by hosting a black tie event. She also gives each guest a hair transformation - which proves to be a real winner.
22x96 - Warrington, Geoff Carter
September 19, 2011
Water feature builder and bad-joke-teller Geoff Carter is first to showcase his dinner party skills with an Asian-themed menu.
22x97 - Warrington, Stephen Robinson
September 20, 2011
It's the turn of call centre manager Stephen Robinson to host in Warrington. Can his camp choral entertainment and raspberry bakewell slice win him the prize?
22x98 - Warrington, Alison Davies
September 21, 2011
In Warrington beef farmer Alison Davies is serving one of her own cows as part of her meal. But a tour round the farm results in Linda having a mishap in the duck pond.
22x99 - Warrington, Emma Hoyle
September 22, 2011
Science teacher Emma Hoyle is hoping that a scientific approach will help her win the prize. Will pre-dessert fireworks and a soak in Emma's hot tub end the night on the high?
22x100 - Warrington, Linda Weaver
September 23, 2011
Linda Weaver is putting on a fancy dress party for her guests with a multicultural theme and hopes to wow the group with her bagpipe playing skills.
22x101 - South East London, Sophia Pottinger
September 26, 2011
First to host is gym-fanatic Sophia Pottinger, who's confident her simple but classic menu with dancing for afters will win her the prize. Her guests for the week are goth chick Francessa Santamaria, man-about-town Amadin Ryan, straight-talking Maria Eltheriouri, and competitive cook Fraser Devlin.
22x102 - South East London, Fraser Devlin
September 27, 2011
In south east London friendly foodie Fraser Devlin is hoping that an evening of expertly cooked food will win him the prize. But Fraser isn't just relying on his food, he's also planning to put on some entertainment. What he doesn't know is that by the end of the night he won't just be providing the entertainment, Fraser will be the entertainment too.
22x103 - South East London, Francesca
September 28, 2011
Rock chick Francesca's got a lot to prove as her guests think she's a bimbo and have even named her Barbie. In keeping with her rocker image Francesca's food is all music related - Prawn to be Wild, followed by Rock Star Rib of Beef, and for dessert Sweet Child of Wine. The guests love the titles but are less impressed with the dress code - Rock Chic. Mouthy Maria hates fancy dress and fashionista Amadin chooses to ignore it completel. Scotsman Fraser saves the day however and arrives as his newly discovered alter ego Axel McRose. In the evening Amadin and Sophia discover a portfolio of revealing pictures, and Francesca is forced to admit to her former career as a glamour model.
22x104 - South East London, Amadin Ryan
September 29, 2011
Day four sees attention-grabbing Amadin Ryan next up to host. But Amadin isn't putting on your average dinner party, he is throwing a Victorian banquet.
22x105 - South East London, Maria Eletheriou
September 30, 2011
It's the last day of the competition and Maria Eletheriou is serving meze just six weeks after having gastric-band surgery to help her lose weight. There will be no dieting tonight though as Maria is keen to win, so no small portions and no healthy food is allowed. There will even be a sickly dessert of marshmallow, chocolate and passion fruit mousse. Maria's entertainment gets off to a smashing start and they also all enjoy a little boogie. As the evening ends, the winner is revealed, to the delight of some and the devastation of others.
22x106 - Swansea, Jen Edwards
October 3, 2011
It's the first day of the competition in Swansea and fitness fanatic Jen Edwards is producing low-carb dishes for her guests, one of whom causes a stir by telling Jen she hates her menu.
22x107 - Swansea, James Knight
October 4, 2011
School teacher James Knight host his dinner party, a school-themed occasion, complete with children's party games.
22x108 - Swansea, Keith Larrard
October 5, 2011
It's the midway point of the Swansea culinary contest and tackling the challenge is 6ft 8in rugby boy Keith Larrard, whose guests see him as a bull in a china shop in the kitchen.
22x109 - Swansea, Karen Wood
October 6, 2011
Day four and host Karen Wood can't wait to get her guests partying in her hot tub after serving them a buffet-style menu featuring quiche.
22x110 - Swansea, Katherine Waldemar Brown
October 7, 2011
It's the final night and poised to take the challenge is naughty solicitor Katherine Waldemar Brown. Katherine has gone all out with a sophisticated menu, `tarts and vicars' dress code, and even a mock trial for her guests. But, with the bad feeling that's simmered between two of her guests all week, it doesn't look as though there will be order in Katherine's court.
22x111 - Celebrity Special, Bobby George
October 10, 2011
Five celebrities who love to entertain take it in turns to throw a dinner party, starting with a Chinese feast made by darts legend Bobby George.
22x112 - Celebrity Special, Chantelle Houghton
October 11, 2011
Chantelle Houghton is the second host in a week of celebrity specials and offers up a vegetarian menu for her four guests, along with a challenge to see who can do the best catwalk pose.
22x113 - Celebrity Special, Cleo Rocos
October 12, 2011
One-time sidekick to 80s comedian Kenny Everett and name dropper extraordinaire Cleo Rocos takes to the kitchen, although her dinner party menu seems to feature a lot of shop-bought food.
22x114 - Celebrity Special, Andrew Stone
October 13, 2011
Pineapple Dance Studios star Andrew Stone hosts a Moroccan-themed dinner party for his famous guests, but he can barely cook so he's decided to buy most of the food from a local restaurant.
22x115 - Celebrity Special, Pete Burns
October 14, 2011
It's the final night of this celebrity cooking contest and an eclectic menu from 80s pop star Pete Burns consists of cold soup, a chocolate fake meat con carne, and a very wobbly dessert.
22x116 - Celebrity: Return of the Worst, Bobby Davro
October 17, 2011
In a first for the show, some of the most calamitous celebrity hosts return for a week of second-chance dinner parties. Kicking off the week is entertainer Bobby Davro. Bobby is sure he's learned his lesson after the blunders of his previous party, where he served up measly portions and an inedible dessert. Bobby's love of fun and frolics is the inspiration behind his `School Days' theme menu and dress code. And while tiny dancer Wayne Sleep is excited about trying `Sir's Sausage and Mash', actress Lesley Joseph is more concerned about looking a prat in her pinafore and straw boater. With It Girl Tamara Beckwith and Apprentice star Raef Bjayou adding a generous dollop of posh perspective, Bobby's evening quickly becomes a raucous night of bad behaviour, poor spelling and even a caning for mischievous schoolboy Wayne. Will Bobby's evening be a lesson in fine food and entertainment, or will he be sent to the naughty step after yet another night of culinary gaffes?
22x117 - Celebrity: Return of the Worst, Wayne Sleep
October 18, 2011
Wayne Sleep returns to make good on his previous calamitous turn as a celebrity cook. This time Wayne plans a Moulin Rouge theme for his night - with dress code. Bobby Davro unleashes his inner drag queen and dons a frock. Lesley Joseph's eyes begin to water - not from the sight of Bobby in a dress, but from the strong cheese on Wayne's menu. And Apprentice star Raef Bjayou may have come dressed as a manly Ring Master but he soon finds himself dancing the Can-Can with the rest of them. By the time dessert arrives it's all too much for socialite Tamara Beckwith. Buckle up for one of the most raucous, debauched and just plain silly nights in Come Dine with Me history.
22x118 - Celebrity: Return of the Worst, Raef Bjayou
October 19, 2011
Apprentice star Raef Bjayou takes a second turn as a celebrity host. Raef plans to cook his own meal this time, but he hasn't got a home to cook in!
22x119 - Celebrity: Return of the Worst, Tamara Beckwith
October 20, 2011
Socialite Tamara Beckwith plans to fix her soggy cake problem from last time, and to wow her guests with a Rat Pack theme for the night. With a handsome Dean Martin lookalike on hand to serve the cocktails, Lesley Joseph is left shaken and stirred, as is dinky dancer Wayne Sleep, who enjoys the cocktails a bit too much! Bobby Davro, meanwhile, reveals his serious side.
22x120 - Celebrity: Return of the Worst, Lesley Joseph
October 21, 2011
For the last dinner party of the week actress Lesley Joseph has decided on a Titanic theme for her evening, with a chamber orchestra, and even some water-wings.
22x121 - Wirral, Vernal Aley
October 24, 2011
The cookery competition comes to the Wirral and first to host is lap dancing club-owner and millionaire Vernal Aley at his luxury mansion. Vernal is up against feminist and masters student Candida Darling, fun-loving party girl Chrissy Griffin, who giggles a lot, chicken-lover Adele Richards, and project manager and foodie Stuart Leake.
22x122 - Wirral, Candida Darling
October 25, 2011
Feminist student Candida Darling is second to host on the Wirral. But will Candida's hairy chicken scupper her chances of winning the prize? Given her views on Vernal's lap dancing business her guests are surprised to see a set of revealing pictures taken in Candida's youth. But the night ends in good spirits with Vernal weighing up Chrissy's assets.
22x123 - Wirral, Adele Richards
October 26, 2011
It's the turn of chicken enthusiast Adele Richards, who is hoping to throw a great dinner party using plenty of home grown ingredients, including eggs from her hens. But Vernal is less than impressed with the amount of cat hair in the food, as are Candida and Stuart. And while the others are left gagging, serial giggler Chrissy is left chuckling - again.
22x124 - Wirral, Chrissy Griffin
October 27, 2011
Bubbly hairdresser Chrissy Griffin is hoping a colourful Caribbean menu will help her bag the prize. But simmering tensions boil over at the table followed by tears and tantrums.
22x125 - Wirral, Stuart Leake
October 28, 2011
It's the final night and 32-year-old foodie Stuart hopes to bring harmony back to the group by throwing a glamorous 1920s themed dinner party.
22x126 - Edinburgh, Peter Ferguson
October 31, 2011
First up in Edinburgh is events manager Peter Ferguson, who hopes to deliver a show stopping night for his four unsuspecting guests, with a gospel choir in to get them on their feet.
22x127 - Edinburgh, Alison Lynch
November 1, 2011
Second to host is Alison Lynch, who's plans a jiujitsu-themed surprise for her entertainment. Meanwhile Cynthia charms Gary by telling him just what she can do with a mango.
22x128 - Edinburgh, Cynthia Gentle
November 2, 2011
Beautician Cynthia Gentle plans to win over her guests in Edinburgh with an international themed menu, including crocodile as part of the main course.
22x129 - Edinburgh, Rena
November 3, 2011
In Edinburgh healthcare worker Rena is planning a decadent menu. But it's Cynthia who raises a few eyebrows when she brings out one of Rena's bedroom toys out at the table.
22x130 - Edinburgh, Gary Reid
November 4, 2011
Security boss Gary Reid is rigging his dining room in Edinburgh with spy equipment so his guest's every whims are catered for. And Alison and Peter continue to bicker.
22x131 - Croydon, Keith Preddie
November 7, 2011
Kick-starting the competition in Croydon is childcare practitioner and Michael Jackson impersonator Keith Preddie. His love for the King of Pop is evident as he moonwalks his way around his kitchen to prepare for his party. But will his guests think it's all style over substance as they tuck into his prawn cocktail starter, 'Shamone' chicken main and the duo of puds for his 'Dirty Diana' dessert?
22x132 - Croydon, Suzie Phillips
November 8, 2011
It's the turn of cat obsessive and vegetarian Suzie Phillips to host in Croydon and she's is going to have to work hard to win round her carnivorous guests. With character clashes and kitty capers galore, can Suzie bag that £1,000 prize or will her night be a catastrophe?
22x133 - Croydon, Vanessa D'Souza
November 9, 2011
Host and trainee solicitor Vanessa D'Souza is hoping to set the standard with her 'Michelin-starred' quality meal. Self-confessed food snob Vanessa is hoping to educate her fellow diners with her culinary skills and fine wines, which includes serving the perenially-tricky soufflé. Will Vanessa's soufflés rise to the occasion, or will her attempt at Michelin-star dining fall flat and cost her the £1,000?
22x134 - Croydon, Sarah Marie Palmer
November 10, 2011
This stage of the culinary contest in Croydon sees straight-talking Sarah Marie Palmer take up the challenge. Will an evening that includes an appearance from Sarah Marie's pet snake Princess, a pole dancing completion and some very spicy food be enough to win her the £1,000 cash prize?
22x135 - Croydon, Robert Preston
November 11, 2011
On the last leg of the competition in Croydon, host and skateboarding geek Robert Preston is hoping his inventive cooking will win over his guests. Self-styled 'mystery man' Rob leaves his fellow guests baffled about what to expect when they find out he's serving a 'Badger salad'. Will Rob's unusual food and entertainment be enough to bag him the £1,000?
22x136 - Southampton, Anna Gibbons
November 14, 2011
It's the first day of the competition and receptionist Anna Gibbons is planning a burlesque-themed dinner party - with pole-dancing in the garden. Things get off to a rocky start around the table when Anna is forced to defend her goat's cheese tart starter Anna's main course also sees an awkward moment when Greg suggests the prawns used in her curry aren't of a very high standard. By the time Anna serves dessert, she's hoping the entertainment has helped the diners work up an appetite. Little does she know it involves an ingredient that one of her guests has a phobia of...
22x137 - Southampton, Darren
November 15, 2011
Party animal Darren host a 90s raver-themed evening and also surprise his guests with an unfortunately placed tattoo. Darren serves up an impressive starter of molecular melon, but his main course takes a turn for the worse, and the appearance of a mouldy raspberry in his dessert rather lets him down.
22x138 - Southampton, Greg Bell
November 16, 2011
It's the halfway point of the competition and customer service advisor and food snob Greg Bell is planning a night fit for royalty. After two nights of picking at and criticising his fellow competitors, it doesn't take long before the guests begin to get their own back on Greg. It's blow after blow until finally he snaps.
22x139 - Southampton, Tasha Whyte
November 17, 2011
Tasha Whyte is hoping her simple menu with fun entertainment will ease any tensions that remain between her guests in a dinner party full of twists and turns that ends with a bang.
22x140 - Southampton, Bijal
November 18, 2011
It's the final night and the turn of Bijal, who is on a mission to create the ultimate dinner party with no meat, in what proves to be an explosive end to the week.
22x141 - Birmingham, Matthew Emson
November 21, 2011
Matthew Emson hopes to win over his fellow diners with a combination of luxury ingredients, charm and tactical game play. While his crystal ball-reading entertainment makes a big impression on Patricia,Terence and Sarah find it hard to take seriously.
22x142 - Birmingham, Lorraine Wood
November 22, 2011
Second to host in Birmingham is catering assistant Lorraine Wood who has chosen a Mexican theme for her night, including inflatable cacti and a hula hoop competition. But it's going to take more than that to impress last night's host Matthew Emson, who declares that the `gloves are off' now that his night is over. Terence Wallen is expecting a wholesome meal from voluptuous host Lorraine, and gets more than he bargained for when he sees Lorraine's skimpy costumes. But as the night unfolds the insults fly, temperatures rise and tears roll.
22x143 - Birmingham, Sarah Ward
November 23, 2011
Next to host in Birmingham is young music graduate Sarah Ward, who owns an extensive collection of doll's houses and plans a Tudor-style dance for entertainment.
22x144 - Birmingham, Patricia Jones
November 24, 2011
In Birmingham, 42-year-old chatterbox and salon owner Patricia Jones is hoping to impress her guests with an Irish-themed menu and a personal performance of a Celtic classic.
22x145 - Birmingham, Terence Wallen
November 25, 2011
The final night in Birmingham sees Terence Wallen serving parrot fish and offering a massage to de-stress his fellow diners.
22x146 - Norwich, Miranda Robinson
November 28, 2011
Come Dine With Me is in Norwich, and first to host is MA student and part-time waitress Miranda Robinson. With her staple uniform of high heels and short skirts, Miranda claims that although she looks like a bimbo she is actually rather intelligent. She hopes to impress her diners with her posh starter of Escargot de Bourgogne. Miranda is adamant that everyone should at least try her starter, but some of her guests find them hard to swallow, in particular fussy chip van owner Cheryl Pennell, who isn't keen on eating any "foreign muck". But house music producer Danny Bond - otherwise known as DJ Gadget Man - loves snails when they are cooked to perfection (he won't be satisfied with rubber bullets). Her guests are less fearful of her main course - sea bass with roasted vegetables - but local radio DJ Dave Webster does not spend his evening masticating over bones. Completing the Norwich line-up is self-confessed smarty pants Amy Nicholson who finds the perfect opportunity to show off when conversation turns to Miranda's ostentatious word-wall. So, will Miranda's saucy outfits, posh menu and high-brow dinner conversation bag her £1,000 prize? Or will the snails and pretension leave her guests feeling sluggish and uncomfortable?
22x147 - Norwich, Danny Bond
November 29, 2011
It's the second day of the competition in Norwich and the turn of international DJ Danny Bond (aka Gadget Man) to host. Danny sweats it out in the kitchen with a very adventurous menu and as he pushes his culinary skills to the limit, it's touch and go whether he will pull it off. And he's got a DJ dress code to boot. While Danny's food goes down well with his guests, the host himself is unimpressed with the outcome, and his time spent away from the table leaves the guests feeling a little let down by Danny's hosting skills. Will Danny's fancy menu and entertainment of a group sing-along be enough to win over his fellow diners and bag him the £1,000 cash prize?
22x148 - Norwich, Amy Nicholson
November 30, 2011
It's halfway through the week in Norwich and the turn of part-time stand-up comedienne Amy Nicholson to host. But before the guests even arrive, they are puzzled by her laid-back Middle Eastern menu. Dave, Danny and Miranda are confused by the strange sounding food, while fussy eater Cheryl fears that she'll be served up more "foreign muck". The night kicks off with table talk of Amy's stand-up but Dave steals her limelight announcing he too is a stand-up comedian. The calibre of the jokes however suggests the East Anglia comedy circuit might be best avoided. Amy's food is described as a bush-tucker trial and looks a bit like oatmeal, but she assures the group that she is going for taste over presentation. Will her "turd" looking food and unusual tattoos strike a chord with her diners, or will her jokes and pretension wear a bit thin?
22x149 - Norwich, Dave Webster
December 1, 2011
It's day four of the competition and time for Norwich's version of Alan Partridge, aka radio DJ Dave Webster, to cook. He's planning a Norfolk-inspired menu, which should hopefully please one of his guests, fuss-pot and foreign food hater Cheryl Pennell. The night kicks off with a few giggles when Amy and Miranda stumble across a photo of their host in speedos. And the Dave-bashing continues when he asks his guests to guess his job. Not that Dave cares, he's too busy congratulating himself on his culinary excellence. Dave's 'entertainment' initially seems underwhelming, but it causes rather a stir when Miranda gets competitive and loses her rag. So, will his traditional Norfolk food win over his diners and bag him the £1,000 prize or will tempers and tantrums spoil the night?
22x150 - Norwich, Cheryl Pennell
December 2, 2011
The final night in Norwich sees chip shop van owner Cheryl Pennell cook for her guests. Luckily for Cheryl, her van is parked on the drive ready for her to serve her 'posh' fish and chips. However, things don't go quite according to plan when one deep fat fryer fails to heat up leaving her cooking plans in disorder. Once she gets the food on the table, Miranda wastes no time in drawing attention to her cleavage and some misplaced chilli sauce. As the night progresses Cheryl finally gets something she's been dying all week off her chest. After a week of exotic dining, will Cheryl's 'posh' fish and chips be enough to win over her guests and win that £1,000 cash prize?
22x151 - Stockport, Linda Weeks-Holt
December 5, 2011
Local councillor and proud northerner Linda Weeks-Holt throws a rag-to-riches themed evening, full of Northern delicacies, including tripe and meat puddings wrapped in an old bedsheet.
22x152 - Stockport, Lady Annie Targett
December 6, 2011
It's the turn of Lady Annie Targett to host. But she's not just any lady, she bought her title off the internet. Lady Annie is hosting a black tie event.
22x153 - Stockport, Sam Kitching
December 7, 2011
Civil servant Sam Kitching takes his turn at hosting. Sam's aim is to charm the ladies with his delights, while shooting down in flames his older arch rival, the retired copper John Brinnand.
22x154 - Stockport, Kristen Cooley
December 8, 2011
All-American gal Kristen Cooley plans to bring the Wild West to Stockport for one night only and dazzle her guests with an American-themed party.
22x155 - Stockport, John Brinnand
December 9, 2011
The final day sees retired copper and old charmer John Brinnand take up the challenge. John plans to go all Zen in homage to what he feels will be a winning Thai menu.
22x156 - Celebrity Christmas Special, Linda Nolan
December 26, 2011
It's high camp at Christmas this year on Come Dine with Me as five plucky celebrities take to the stage for a festive pantomime special. The opening night sees singer Linda Nolan hosting with a Jack and the Beanstalk-themed dinner and the cast for this evening's performance truly enter into the panto spirit. There's a disaster with the dessert, fun and games with the infamous magic beans, and even a star turn from a pantomime cow! But has Linda done enough to impress her guests and win £1000 for charity?
22x157 - Celebrity Christmas Special, 'Nasty Nick' Bateman
December 27, 2011
The second day of the Christmas special sees Big Brother villain 'Nasty Nick' Bateman play host, and he's planned a Dickensian Christmas Carol themed evening with all the trimmings. It soon becomes clear that Nick is taking his role of Scrooge too seriously and his guests are shocked when they see the tiny amount of food on their plates and the portion control applied to the dessert. To make matters worse, Nasty Nick's hosting leaves a lot to be desired and even a rousing chorus of Ding Dong Merrily on High fails to end the evening on a high note.
22x158 - Celebrity Christmas Special, Bianca Gascoigne
December 28, 2011
Day three's pantomime is Snow White, casting model Bianca Gascoigne in the lead role as host. Her welcome certainly doesn't fall flat and, with her bevy of seven dwarves, her entertainment hits just the right note. However, it's not just the spuds on the stove simmering, as tensions at the table between 'Nasty Nick' Bateman and Linda Nolan threaten to boil over. Will Bianca's festive blow-out impress her guests or will tensions cost her the £1000 charity prize?
22x159 - Celebrity Christmas Special, Danny Young
December 29, 2011
It's day four of the pantomime inspired Christmas special and the host is soap actor turned panto star Danny Young, who's putting on an Aladdin themed evening for his guests. Danny prefers takeaways to cooking and normally leaves things to his girlfriend. It soon becomes clear that he's been given a hand in preparing his meal, which he still manages to mess up. His guests arrive resplendent in Far Eastern costumes. The arrival of a belly dancer lightens the mood and there's wall-to-wall wobbling flesh as the celebrities burn off some of the calories they have consumed.
22x160 - Celebrity Christmas Special, Colin Baker
December 30, 2011
The final pantomime curtain call is provided by former Doctor Who actor Colin Baker, whose Cinderella themed evening is a ball. After 30 years of avoiding anything resembling cooking a meal, Colin has to master the art of a three-course dinner, while Danny takes him on a journey back through time. Entertainment is provided by Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer as you've never seen him before and one of the guests walks away with a Christmas present of £1000 for charity.

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22x83 - Leeds, Sam Appleby

22x84 - Leeds, Louise Emmerson

22x85 - Leeds, Diane Jones

22x86 - Wolverhampton, Niru Ghai-Read

22x87 - Wolverhampton, Stefano Scaringi

22x88 - Wolverhampton, Bally Singh

22x89 - Wolverhampton, Kyle Ferguson

22x90 - Wolverhampton, May Dudley

22x91 - Essex, Emma Parsons

22x92 - Essex, Adam James

22x93 - Essex, Lisa Styles

22x94 - Essex, Hal Dervish

22x95 - Essex, Diane

22x96 - Warrington, Geoff Carter

22x97 - Warrington, Stephen Robinson

22x98 - Warrington, Alison Davies

22x99 - Warrington, Emma Hoyle

22x100 - Warrington, Linda Weaver

22x101 - South East London, Sophia Pottinger

22x102 - South East London, Fraser Devlin

22x103 - South East London, Francesca

22x104 - South East London, Amadin Ryan

22x105 - South East London, Maria Eletheriou

22x106 - Swansea, Jen Edwards

22x107 - Swansea, James Knight

22x108 - Swansea, Keith Larrard

22x109 - Swansea, Karen Wood

22x110 - Swansea, Katherine Waldemar Brown

22x111 - Celebrity Special, Bobby George

22x112 - Celebrity Special, Chantelle Houghton

22x113 - Celebrity Special, Cleo Rocos

22x114 - Celebrity Special, Andrew Stone

22x115 - Celebrity Special, Pete Burns

22x116 - Celebrity: Return of the Worst, Bobby Davro

22x117 - Celebrity: Return of the Worst, Wayne Sleep

22x118 - Celebrity: Return of the Worst, Raef Bjayou

22x119 - Celebrity: Return of the Worst, Tamara Beckwith

22x120 - Celebrity: Return of the Worst, Lesley Joseph

22x121 - Wirral, Vernal Aley

22x122 - Wirral, Candida Darling

22x123 - Wirral, Adele Richards

22x124 - Wirral, Chrissy Griffin

22x125 - Wirral, Stuart Leake

22x126 - Edinburgh, Peter Ferguson

22x127 - Edinburgh, Alison Lynch

22x128 - Edinburgh, Cynthia Gentle

22x129 - Edinburgh, Rena

22x130 - Edinburgh, Gary Reid

22x131 - Croydon, Keith Preddie

22x132 - Croydon, Suzie Phillips

22x133 - Croydon, Vanessa D'Souza

22x134 - Croydon, Sarah Marie Palmer

22x135 - Croydon, Robert Preston

22x136 - Southampton, Anna Gibbons

22x137 - Southampton, Darren

22x138 - Southampton, Greg Bell

22x139 - Southampton, Tasha Whyte

22x140 - Southampton, Bijal

22x141 - Birmingham, Matthew Emson

22x142 - Birmingham, Lorraine Wood

22x143 - Birmingham, Sarah Ward

22x144 - Birmingham, Patricia Jones

22x145 - Birmingham, Terence Wallen

22x146 - Norwich, Miranda Robinson

22x147 - Norwich, Danny Bond

22x148 - Norwich, Amy Nicholson

22x149 - Norwich, Dave Webster

22x150 - Norwich, Cheryl Pennell

22x151 - Stockport, Linda Weeks-Holt

22x152 - Stockport, Lady Annie Targett

22x153 - Stockport, Sam Kitching

22x154 - Stockport, Kristen Cooley

22x155 - Stockport, John Brinnand

22x156 - Celebrity Christmas Special, Linda Nolan

22x157 - Celebrity Christmas Special, 'Nasty Nick' Bateman