25x122 - County Durham & Wearside, Paula Thompson

September 11, 2012

Interior designer and gypsy wedding supplier Paula Thompson hopes to bring a touch of sparkle with her 'black and bling' themed evening, which features a menu including fresh lobster and 'hairy' prawns, and a spot of belly dancing.

25x123 - County Durham & Wearside, Donal Anand-Shaw

September 12, 2012

Nineteen-year-old languages student Donal Anand-Shaw goes all out with a black tie dinner party, complete with string quartet and a locally sourced scallop starter.

25x124 - County Durham & Wearside, Eleri Watson

September 13, 2012

Twenty-eight-year-old debt collector Eleri Watson is a Welsh farmer's daughter and a fierce Welsh patriot, and for her night she has plumped for a Welsh menu, Welsh ingredients, and Welsh dress code. With soil in the leek soup and burned lamb, a lot is riding on whether local fireman Tony's performance as Tom Jones can turn things around for Eleri...

25x125 - County Durham & Wearside, Ken Brown

September 14, 2012

The final host in County Durham and Wearside is cheeky businessman Ken Brown, with his 'wear a wig' themed evening. He's far from happy when his rhubarb and custard 'with a twist' gets the thumbs down... maybe his unique entertainment can turn his fortunes around?

25x126 - Hastings, Andrew Batsford

October 1, 2012

First to host in Hastings is 42-year-old charity manager Andrew Batsford, who is hoping to inspire his guests with foraged ingredients of sea broccoli and stinging nettles. Even if the food doesn't win them over Andrew hopes his Wham! theme will.

25x127 - Hastings, Adrian Carter

October 2, 2012

Retired solicitor Adrian is hoping to impress his guests with a Moroccan themed evening. But disaster strikes and his tagine burns.

25x128 - Hastings, Sally-Anne Keller

October 3, 2012

Well-travelled former corporate wife Sally-Anne Keller hosts a German-themed evening with her guests required to dress, sing and dance accordingly. Sally-Anne's night comes complete with dumplings, bierkeller singing and some traditional slap-dancing, with businessman Stelios and charity worker Andrew ending up in a tussle on the sofa in their lederhosen.

25x129 - Hastings, Kate Eadon

October 4, 2012

Glamorous hairdresser Kate Eadon lays on a 'gourmet' pub night for her guests. Adrian gets himself in hot water about his rugby club days, Sally-Anne reveals a surprise celebrity crush, and Kate reveals all about her own 'rendezvous' with a famous funny man.

25x130 - Hastings, Stelios Michael

October 5, 2012

Confident wheeler dealer Stelios Michael is hoping to blow his guests away with an authentic Greek night in Hastings, including a master class in Greek dancing, where Adrian steals the show with some flamboyant moves.

25x131 - Leicester, Helen

October 22, 2012

First to host in Leicester is larger-than-life NHS manager Helen Mather, whose strategy is to keep her menu simple so she can concentrate on entertaining her guests: cheeky chap and software company manager Ryan Bruce, food snob and estate agent director Terry Robinson, glamorous beauty salon manager Porchia Lee, and double glazing salesman Richard Deeping. Accident-prone Helen's dishes may require minimal cooking, but she still ends up on the wrong side of some raw pig's blood...

25x132 - Leicester, Terry

October 23, 2012

Estate agent Terry Robinson is on a mission to reach the holy grail of a perfect score: 40 points. Confidence oozes from the kitchen as Terry prepares what he believes is a Michelin-star menu. But not all Terry's guests are as impressed as he'd like them to be...

25x133 - Leicester, Porchia

October 24, 2012

Beauty spa manager Porchia Lee hosts a French-themed dinner party. Porchia cooks chicken liver pate, pan fried chicken with tarragon sauce and crème brulee, but can't help concentrating on herself rather than her cooking, and there's a disaster in every course, including a pudding that reduces her guests to tears...

25x134 - Leicester, Ryan

October 25, 2012

Twenty-year-old ex-rugby player and IT geek Ryan Bruce bravely prepares his ambitious Spanish menu in his open plan kitchen in front of his guests. Entertainment comes from Ryan's sister, West End actress Charlie Bruce, who puts her brother and the guests through their paces in a salsa class.

25x135 - Leicester, Richard

October 26, 2012

It's the final night in Leicester and the turn of double glazing salesman Richard Deeping to host. Richard's boisterous behaviour has offended most of the group this week but he hopes to win them round with his passion for cooking and great food. His guests aren't expecting much, but then Richard's first course goes down so well he is overcome with emotion at the positive response! The food continues to impress, but when it's time for his choice of entertainment Richard reveals a saucy past as well as a little too much of himself...

25x136 - Salisbury, Natasha Conti

September 24, 2012

First to host is Natasha Conti, who's putting on a 'summer fete', complete with hilarious prizes, and has asked her guests to dress in country casuals.

25x137 - Salisbury, Sophie McConnell

September 25, 2012

Farm manager Sophie McConnell plans pig racing as part of the entertainment on her night, and her home-grown cow Levi for the main course.

25x138 - Salisbury, Anthony Brown-Hovelt

September 26, 2012

Former army major Anthony Brown-Hovelt is serving a worldly mix of dishes on his night in Salisbury, including Uzbek food, and porridge ice cream.

25x139 - Salisbury, Chris Hiller

September 27, 2012

Cost conscious Chris Hiller plans an eclectic menu for his night that includes chicken a l'orange and peppers stuffed with baked beans. He's hoping the total cost of the meal for five will be just £18 and even plans to water down the wine. Is this any way to win Natasha's affections?

25x140 - Salisbury, Jane Arnold

September 28, 2012

Part time care worker Jane Arnold is the last to host and plans an English menu sourced from the great Wiltshire outdoors. But it's Jane's revelations concerning her naughtier side in the bedroom that raise the most interest from her guests on an emotional night that includes tears at the table.

25x141 - Warwickshire, Liza

November 5, 2012

First up for the challenge is International DJ Mark Eteson, who hopes to create a hands-in-the-air experience with his rave themed evening. Mark prepares an Ibiza inspired menu - from Bora Bora Beach brownies to paella - but what will 59-year-old alternative therapist Gill Bright, 36-year-old housewife Sally Rachael, 46-year-old amateur dramatics lover Michaela Kearns and 42-year-old financial advisor Scott Hillier make of his big fish little fishcakes? Also, Mark expects each guest to take part in a rave off, judged by himself. Will his guests don their white gloves and get into the summer of love, or will it all be a washout?

25x142 - Warwickshire, Steve

November 6, 2012

Amateur dramatics enthusiast Michaela Kearns plans a glamour themed evening including melted chocolate with dipping treats. By her own admission, Michaela isn't a great cook, plus she may have trouble persuading each of her guests to perform a show tune accompanied by a full band...

25x143 - Warwickshire, Emma

November 7, 2012

Financial advisor Scott Hillier hopes to blow the competition away with a Wild West themed evening. Scott is the joker of the group but makes a shocking confession about how he met his wife, and dinner table harmony isn't helped much by Gill's awkward apology to last night's host Michaela. Maybe Scott can smooth things over with his own unique style of Wild West country rapping or his song about the Swindon railway network?

25x144 - Warwickshire, Pinky

November 8, 2012

Direct sales manager Sally Rachael hosts a 'girls night in' themed evening, with mysteriously titled dishes that leave her guests with no idea what they're going to be served. DJ Mark isn't happy with the dress code and some of the other guests notice that he's a bit too cool for school. Will Sally's cryptic menu be a hit and will the group be able to look each other in the eye after a very eventful dessert?

25x145 - Warwickshire, Alison

November 2, 2012

Final host alternative therapist Gill Bright has big plans for an 'upstairs downstairs' Edwardian themed evening, featuring some sophisticated food followed by circle dancing to Bob Marley. After Gill's party the results of the voting are announced and the winner declared. Who will it be?

25x146 - Swindon, Mark

November 12, 2012

Retired businesswoman Angie Battye combines her Asian roots with her love of Barbadian cuisine for her guests IT Contractor Joel Rowbottom, tattooist Donna Stephenson, hairdresser and lecturer Francesca Saynor and window cleaner Jake Coxon. Things get off to a lively start when Joel and Donna get physical downstairs, while Jake and Francesca have a root around in one of the bedrooms. Later entertainment includes limbo dancing.

25x147 - Swindon, Michaela

November 13, 2012

Disco fanatic Joel Rowbottom is hoping to impress his guests with both good food and dancing. But Joel faces some awkward questions in the light of his disco pants which result in some frank revelations. Can Joel's 'dad dancing' competition can turn his night around?

25x148 - Swindon, Scott

November 14, 2012

Glamourpuss Donna Stephenson shocks her guest with the many animals in her home and her extreme beauty routine. And also with her main course of bunny delight.

25x149 - Swindon, Sally

November 15, 2012

Shoeless window cleaner Jake Coxon takes his turn in Wakefield. Apart from a tasty beef Wellington, Jake has an ace up his sleeve with his entertainment, performing his classic song God is a Rocking Chair with his band The Sourheads.

25x150 - Swindon, Gill

November 9, 2012

Hairdresser Francesca Saynor makes her bid for the prize. Will her simple menu and her back-to-school theme for the evening do the trick?

25x151 - West Midlands, Gemma Willock

November 19, 2012

First to host is Gemma Willock, who is planning an evening of glitz and glamour, with a few shortcuts.

25x152 - West Midlands, Andrew

November 20, 2012

Second to host is Andrew, who hopes to add a pop art dimension to his 50s beatnik-themed dinner party.

25x153 - West Midlands, Jules

November 21, 2012

Latest to host is Jules, who plans to win her guests' favour with a medieval dinner party, including putting straw on the dining room floor.

25x154 - West Midlands, Lucy

November 22, 2012

It's massage therapist Lucy's turn in this brand new competition in the West Midlands. Her meal will beThai, with a massage thrown in, and a present for each guest.

25x155 - West Midlands, Lloyd Cast

November 23, 2012

Last to host in the West Midlands is Lloyd Cast, who plans a chilled night where his elegant food can take centre stage.

25x156 - Huddersfield, Virginia Houslin

November 26, 2012

First to host is 49-year-old mum-of-three Virginia Houslin, who is hoping to wow her guests with her charm and Caribbean home cooking.

25x157 - Huddersfield, Iyesha Atkins

November 27, 2012

Business development manager Iyesha Atkins tries to impress her guests with a sophisticated dinner party.

25x158 - Huddersfield, Richard Wood

November 28, 2012

Singer and confident cook Richard Wood has steak on the menu that he's going do, in the words of his hero Frank Sinatra, 'My Way'. But it's his starter that makes Virginia want to throw up. Only for Virginia to leave everyone else feeling the same when she shows them her false eye.

25x159 - Huddersfield, Tommy Mack

November 29, 2012

It's the turn of self-styled king of clubs Tommy Mack to host in Huddersfield, and Tommy is planning a Hollywood silent movie themed evening that includes some unique entertainment.

25x160 - Huddersfield, Kim Connor

November 30, 2012

Hairdresser Kim Connor is hosting an American diner menu on the final night in Huddersfield.

25x161 - Bury St Edmunds, Richard Negus

December 3, 2012

Horse enthusiast Richard Negus hosts a Day at the Races dinner party featuring a spot of snail racing for entertainment.

25x162 - Bury St Edmunds, Amber Elba Porter

December 4, 2012

Lecturer Amber Elba Porter plans to show the group her spiritual side as well as her nutty meringues.

25x163 - Bury St Edmunds, Tim Reinman

December 5, 2012

Tim Reinman hopes his Bring your Trunks dinner party will go swimmingly. But domestic goddess Hannah Totman soon upstages him and spiritualist Amber Elba-Porter and hypnotherapist Sue Smith are not best pleased with Hannah.

25x164 - Bury St Edmunds, Sue Smith

December 6, 2012

Sue Smith plans a Back to School theme. But Sue's menu leaves most of her guests totally baffled.

25x165 - Bury St Edmunds, Hannah Totman

December 7, 2012

Self-styled domestic goddess Hannah Totman takes a turn to host.

25x166 - South East London, Jules Hobbs

December 10, 2012

Model agency boss Jules Hobbs puts on an evening of 'Glitz & Glamour'. After a less than traditional turkey main course, the night takes a turn for the surreal when dancing girls appear at the foot of the table for a Christmas sing-song. Jules's Yuletide guests are 'sarf' London geezer Charlie Spiteri, glamour puss Kate Kershaw, financial consultant and moustache-lover Tom Judge and history buff John Stevens.

25x167 - South East London, Tom Judge

December 11, 2012

Eccentric banker Tom Judge goes old school with a Dickensian-themed Christmas, including a Mr Fizzy Wigs punch, some wild bell ringing, a spot of kazoo playing and a dead eel for a table decoration.

25x168 - South East London, John Stevens

December 12, 2012

History buff John Stevens decides to give his guests an authentic taste of a wartime austerity with a Christmas dinner 1941-style.

25x169 - South East London, Kate Kershaw

December 13, 2012

Twenty-nine-year old personal assistant Kate Kershaw goes all out with a festive extravaganza, asking her guests to come as their favourite Christmas word. But tensions rise when the guests discover a surprising secret in Kate's wardrobe.

25x170 - South East London, Charlie Spiteri

December 14, 2012

The last to host in this Christmas competition in south east London is Charlie Spiteri. The uber-confident host plans oysters, champagne, and an ambitious three-bird roast.

25x171 - Celebrity Christmas Special, Chelsee Healey

December 17, 2012

This festive celebrity special stars not five but six celebs battling to win the £1000 prize for charity. Taking part are actors Chelsee Healey, Crissy Rock and Nick Pickard, singer Marcus Collins and model Jasmine Lennard. And, from the third show onwards, actress and TV presenter Margi Clarke joins the festive fun. First up is ditsy actress Chelsee Healey, who throws a Caribbean Christmas night. But she's never hosted a dinner party in her life, let alone cooked. It all proves too much for the host, who gets upset and storms off, abandoning her guests for most of dessert.

25x173 - Celebrity Christmas Special, Chrissy Rock

December 19, 2012

The latest to host in this new competition is actress Chrissy Rock, who is hoping to lift Christmas spirits with a retro-themed dinner party.

25x174 - Celebrity Christmas Special, Marcus Collins

December 20, 2012

The host in the competition is singer and proud Liverpudlian Marcus Collins. He's going all out to win the £1000 Christmas charity prize with a hefty main course of 'Scouse with a Kick' washed down with a sparkling slice of boy band entertainment.

25x175 - Celebrity Christmas Special, Margi Clarke

December 21, 2012

The final host of this new festive edition is actress Margi Clarke, who is serving 'Margi's Magic Flying Phoenix' and bringing in a psychic and a few practical jokes for laughs.

25x176 - Portsmouth, Allison Hampshire

January 7, 2013

Successful solicitor and glamorous mum Allison Hampshire is the first to host from Portsmouth. Allison is going all out with a sophisticated menu and quirky entertainment to bag top marks from her guests: sociology lecturer William Dixon, Brazilian beauty counter manager Rose Proenca, adult tutor Kathy Anderson and actor Christopher Marlowe.

25x177 - Portsmouth, Will Dixon

January 8, 2013

It's the turn of sociology lecturer Will Dixon to host. Will's soggy salad starter disgusts picky guest Rose Proenca, and his overcooked beef Wellington doesn't do him any favours with the rest of his guests. But some unexpected entertainment helps Will win back a few admirers.

25x178 - Portsmouth, Kathy 'Hurricane' Anderson

January 9, 2013

French tutor Kathy 'Hurricane' Anderson intends to wow her guests with her Gallic-inspired menu. But all does not go to plan in the kitchen for Kathy as she battles with a mischievous pineapple that leads to near disaster. Later on, Kathy surprises everyone with some very 'French' entertainment.

25x179 - Portsmouth, Christopher Marlowe

January 10, 2013

25x180 - Portsmouth, Rose Proenca

January 11, 2013

It's the turn of Brazilian beauty counter manager Rose Proenca, who has prepared a special Turkish menu which wows her guests. But then things start to get a bit tricky, especially when Rose brings out some particularly excruciating entertainment.

25x181 - Colchester, Richard Massey

January 14, 2013

First to host is Richard Massey, who's banking that his signature dish 'Drunken Duck' and his cheeky chappy humour will win his guests favour.

25x182 - Colchester, Darius

January 15, 2013

It's the second day in Colchester and the turn of smooth talking PR man Darius, who is rustling up a menu full of local produce, including his very own blackberry wine.

25x183 - Colchester, Adrena

January 16, 2013

Army wife Adrena plans an Armenian menu to soothe her guess after two raucous nights. Her Armenian egg fight as entertainment proves a cracking success with her guests.

25x184 - Colchester, James Coe

January 17, 2013

It's the turn of money mad James Coe, whose food is a hit.

25x185 - Colchester, Jodie Edzekiel

January 18, 2013

It's the final day and vegetarian Jodie Edzekiel is out to wow her guest by giving them what they want...meat! That's if she can work up the courage to touch it.

25x186 - Sheffield, Louise McGowan

January 21, 2013

Self-confessed clutter bug Louise McGowan plans a charity shop-chic night.

25x187 - Sheffield, Paul Wood

January 22, 2013

As the oldest of the group, tribute band manager Paul Wood is quietly confident that his ambitious menu and a 1920s theme for entertainmen will see him take the prize.

25x188 - Sheffield, Yana

January 23, 2013

Proud Russian Yana hopes to impress with an evening of delicacies from her homeland.

25x189 - Sheffield, Tommy Jones

January 24, 2013

Musician Tommy Jones fails to hit all the right notes as disaster strikes during his starter as his evening as host descends into hilarity and high jinks.

25x190 - Sheffield, Gina

January 25, 2013

It's the final night in Sheffield and nail artist Gina's meal lurches from one kitchen calamity to another.

25x191 - Shropshire, Zoe Bailey

January 28, 2013

First to host is zumba instructor Zoe Bailey. Zoe's guests are posh artist Penny Timmis, travelling salesman Richard Mercer, Radio DJ Paul Shuttleworth and Josh Sedgley. Zoe's soufflé starter impresses, but Richard's monologue on LED lightbulbs less so. Zoe's parlour game of gargling while humming a tune also goes down rather well.

25x192 - Shropshire, Penny Timmis

January 29, 2013

Eccentric artist and dairy farmer Penny Timmis is second to host and has roped-in a dentist posing as a magician for entertainment.

25x193 - Shropshire, Richard Mercer

January 30, 2013

It's the turn of lighting salesman Richard Mercer to host in Shropshire. The self-confessed gadget geek cooks paella for dinner and for entertainment suggests a game of 'Guess the Gadget'.

25x194 - Shropshire, Josh Sedgley

January 31, 2013

Youngest of the group Josh Sedgley take to the kitchen, but unfortunately his meringues look a bit suspect, while Zoe laughs uncontrollably at his main course.

25x195 - Shropshire, Paul Shuttleworth

February 1, 2013

The final dinner party in Shropshire is hosted by traffic reporter and radio DJ Paul Shuttleworth, who plans to mix wacky outfits, bouncy castles and fun food. But LED salesman Richard Mercer thinks Paul's pork belly main isn't quite as promised on the menu.

25x196 - Lincoln, Hunni Hindley

February 4, 2013

First to host is hunting enthusiast Hunni Hindley. Hunni's guests are outspoken Caroline Bevis, fur lover Natashka Ingham, self-proclaimed rock god Glenn Priestly, and gym buff Ricky Summers-Calvert. There is a heated debate on hunting, a stunning revelation from Ricky about his acting career, and Caroline's celebrity connections cause quite a stir.

25x197 - Lincoln, Caroline Bevis

February 5, 2013

It's the second night of the competition in Lincolnshire and medical supplier and mother-of-one Caroline Bevis is treating her guests to a Roaring 20s dinner party with a 'swellegant soufflé', 'porkin on the Ritz' for the main and a black bottom Betty torte with beetroot ice cream for dessert.

25x198 - Lincoln, Glenn Priestly

February 6, 2013

Glenn Priestly plans a rock legends dinner for his guests in Lincoln. But student Richard lowers the tone of the evening.

25x199 - Lincoln, Richard Summers-Calvert

February 7, 2013

It's day four and body building drama student Richard Summers-Calvert is hoping to win over his guests with an audacious menu - he's serving chicken and rice for his starter, main and dessert, but with a few twists. Richard has asked his guests to come dressed as action heroes and the entertainment will be a nice game of charades.

25x200 - Lincoln, Natashka Ingham

February 8, 2013

It's the final night and the turn of all-American mom and ex-barrister Natashka Ingham to really show the Brits a thing or two about cooking. Natashka is serving 'fall off your horse black bottom pie' and 'cow tail pie', and her theme for the evening is 'The Great American Dream'. Unfortunately, the talk turns to underpants and toilets.

25x201 - Somerset, Kerry Mackenzie

February 11, 2013

Housewife and keen horse rider Kerry Mackenzie is hoping that her Greek menu and bubbly personality will secure her the prize.

25x202 - Somerset, Simon Dyer

February 12, 2013

It's the turn of farm owner and junkyard lover Simon Dyer to host. Simon hopes to wow his guests by cooking his main course on a salvaged drum. But Kerry takes a major dislike to Conservative politician Tim Marter after a conversation about ghosts and builder Richard Lees continues with his advances towards Emily Parker.

25x203 - Somerset, Richard Lees

February 13, 2013

The third night is hosted by builder Richard Lees. But following the departure of local politician Tim Marters from the competition, all eyes are on his replacement, forthright body piercer Linda Rossiter.

25x204 - Somerset, Emily Parker

February 14, 2013

Customer services trainer Emily Parker plans a night of fun and laughter with her 'Wigs and Wellies' dress code. But tensions rise between two of the guests over the mackerel pate starter.

25x205 - Somerset, Linda Rossiter

February 15, 2013

It's the final night of the competition and the turn of body piercer Linda Rossiter. Linda plans a leather and lace evening. But it's not long before the insults start to fly.

25x206 - Dudley, Mandeep Rajput

February 18, 2013

This competition in Dudley in the Black Country starts with banker Mandeep Rajput, who opts for a traditional Punjabi menu for his guests and some bhangra dancing. The guests are musical pensioner Di Dawson, quiz master Adam Reece, dog groomer extraordinaire Vicky Pell and businesswoman Sarah Freeman.

25x207 - Dudley, Adam Reece

February 19, 2013

Pub quiz host Adam Reece is the second host in Dudley and plans a 'mixed up' night with his guests being asked to attend in their pyjamas. On the menu is Italian with some gameshow-style fun for afters.

25x208 - Dudley, Di Dawson

February 20, 2013

In Dudley 65-year-old spoon-playing pensioner Di Dawson plans some good honest home cooking and civilised conversation. But Adam is determined to take his smutty sense of humour up a notch and hopes to continue his flirtatious behaviour with dog groomer Vicky.

25x209 - Dudley, Vicky Pell

February 21, 2013

Dog groomer Vicky Pell has high hopes for her cruise ship-themed dinner party in Dudley. But it might not be plain sailing with a rift emerging between two of the guests.

25x210 - Dudley, Sarah Freeman

February 22, 2013

It's the final day of the competition and 25-year-old business woman Sarah Freeman is hoping her Moroccan menu will drive her on to victory.

25x211 - Mansfield, Tina Ainsworth

February 25, 2013

The brand new competition in Mansfield kicks off with a jaw-dropping evening of costume, music and homemade recipes from health-conscious granny Tina Ainsworth.

25x212 - Mansfield, Tomasz

February 26, 2013

Polish croupier Tomasz hosts an 'outrageous' themed evening. One guest comes as a giant toddler while another reveals his extensive tattoos. There's also a balloon pumping competition for fun.

25x213 - Mansfield, Gareth Harding

February 27, 2013

In Mansfield, DJ Gareth Harding turns his garden into a Balearic cocktail bar and club, complete with lasers and disco lights, and wows his guests with his fire-breathing.

25x214 - Mansfield, Rachel Imms

February 28, 2013

Francophile and animal lover Rachel Imms hosts a French-inspired evening in Mansfield. But entertainment in the form of a French accordionist doesn't appeal to everyone.

25x215 - Mansfield, Julia Smith

March 1, 2013

It's the final day in Mansfield, and dance fanatic Julia Smith is confident she can wow her guests with her fancy house and her hospitality. Having two waiters on hand certainly helps.