But will a catastrophe in the kitchen affect their chances of walking away with the grand? And after Jim reels off wisecrack after wisecrack, Stewart and Lynn fear he might become a little too much to handle. Their love of all things musical and dance sends dog food entrepreneur Dylan into a cold sweat, but little does he know that the entertainment Brian and Mandie have in store will get him shaking his booty. They are joined by pescatarian Carl and his wife Sue, and local girl Vikki and her Geordie boyfriend Lee. The new series continues in Blackpool, Lancashire, where former dancer Rowan and businessman John meet competitive Holly and Ollie, and Sally and Joanne in their matching tie-dye outfits. Day two sees fitness-loving Ciara and Carley cooking up a healthy, clean-eating menu. But Neal's jesting with his younger guests doesn't go down so well. Glasgow pair Jean and Ron hope their `taste of Scotland' menu will impress their guests. And who will win that cloche-full of cash? The final day sees youngsters Lucy and Stephen risk it all with an exotic menu inspired by Lucy's travels to Asia. Asset manager Amie and hubby Mark got married last year, and Amie reckons she's in charge - not only of the relationship but in the kitchen too. After bearing the brunt of Graham's humour for most of the week, Alex finally outshines him in a fact-off, but like most of the week, the food is hit and miss. Joker Mark and his wife Rachel host first. They end up serving two very similar courses (by accident) and despite thinking they'll get away with it, they don't. They are joined by Michaela and Denzil, and Chloe and Adam. And one contestant puts his foot in it with his own fiance. In Cornwall, artistic couple Zaya and Damian serve an aspirational modern British menu, but there's competition; can Cornish songs, Jon in a skirt and impromptu graffiti take the prize? They gamble on some wartime food and beginners luck. Day two sees animal-lovers Gary and Amanda serve up two courses of fish on their homely menu, but the guests are soon distracted as a fully grown house pig makes an appearance at dinner. Finally, it's footballer Richard and his fiancee Marina's turn to impress with an Italian-inspired menu. After rising tension at the table, the hosts have a job on their hands to get the group in the mood to party. | Come Dine With Me Come Dine With Me 71.4K subscribers Subscribe 101K. Jan and Anton host first in Birmingham, with a Spanish menu, before Chris and Kelly and Bally and Manjeet take their turns entertaining the others in the hope of winning 1,000. In Leeds, gigglers Gemma and Ryan kick off with a menu designed to show off their fun side. This episode heads to the West Midlands for a confrontational three days. Gurvinder and Tina kick off the competition in Southampton with a Punjabi feast with a twist. Lucy and Dewayne kick off the competition in Birmingham with a Brazilian-themed menu. Second couple, Maria and her husband Terry, have been married an impressive 28 years. Day two sees refined duo Judy and Will attempt to woo their guests with a fresh healthy menu. The second night sees Katie and Phil opt for an ambitious menu for their first ever dinner party. They are anxious to prove that their food will be fine dining rather than the student fare anticipated by their guests. In Northampton, first hosts cockney duo Shelly and her husband Scott dish up a night full of food that they think nobody will have heard of before! A funny bunch of videos from our trip to Blackpool last wee - a "Come Dine With Me" special! Night two sees trainee solicitor Fareena and her husband Cahit present their tried and tested menu. But can the stateside grub bag them that grand? Come Dine with Me Couples - Newcastle Today's show heads to the Newcastle area where three rival couples battle it out to host the best dinner party and win a 1000 cash prize. Married couple Howard and Lisa kick off the competition as Lisa takes control in the kitchen. Night two and it's the turn of the tribal elders Julie and Keith. Middle-aged couple Helen and husband Lorne put their 24 years of experience together into a safe, solid menu. Property developer Norman and his partner Dee kick off with an Indian menu, which proves a little too spicy for guests Brett and Vicky, and love birds Ashley and Sophie. Will the partners team up to win, or will the wine and conversation expose the cracks in their relationships? In Bournemouth, the first hosts are couple of 20 years Nikki and Steve. Builder Lee and his girlfriend Tash start with an inventive menu that includes vanilla cured salmon and hazelnut chocolate calzone. In Warwickshire, Katie and Clive's attempt at a fine dining menu fails to please discerning diner Bianca, while Levi and Hannah's Scottish menu with an Asian twist gets a mixed reception. Three rival couples in Essex and East London compete in the dinner-party challenge, beginning with Spencer and Sara's simple, Jewish feast. Also vying to win are Sally and Joanne who hope to impress their guests with an unusual menu that features a Tandoori Tower and a belly-busting breakfast, before competitive duo Holly and Ollie pull out all the stops in an attempt to secure the cash. This episode from East Anglia features a performance from unlikely rappers, a confusing spaghetti marrow main course, too many cooks and a fire alarm. On day two eyebrows are raised when baked beans are served with chives by Sue and Joyce. In Bournemouth, married couple David and AJ kick off with a menu inspired by David's homeland South Africa. But who is 'Bear'? It looks like we don't have any synopsis for this title yet. Or will they bring them home the grand? Married couple Colette and Richard kick off the competition with their glitz and glam evening inspired by Colette's love of all things shiny. Genres. Butchers Roland and Anne, who have been married for 41 years, start the ball rolling on a night of many jokes. Joining them are Mitesh and Jess and Paul and Mandy. Three pairs of partners from Blackpool compete to win the 1,000 prize, including former dancer Rowan and businessman John, who start the proceedings. Happy-go-lucky hosts Jim and Justine kick off this competition from Portsmouth. And someone's dessert almost goes up in flames! In Hertfordshire, Sinead and partner Tony lay on a Gaelic feast and there's a non-stop fun factory from Tony as he attempts silly dances, silly jokes and silly accents! East Anglia: Flashy Paul and Jill kick off the competition with an Indian buffet. Couples Come Dine with Me is back, and this episode comes from east Kent, where outspoken estate agent Sean and his girlfriend Beth kick off the competition with a Welsh themed menu. Day two is the turn of competitive cooks Michael and Joanna, and the final night is hosted by laid-back couple Trudy and Anselm, who hope their casual style will win over their guests. In Wiltshire, Andrew and David host a ritzy affair, but Andrew's celebrity name-dropping fails to impress, and David gets a horrified reaction to his collection of Victorian hair clippings. With desserts arriving by zip wire, an impromptu sing-off, and perhaps a little bit too much honesty, this contest is wide open. What will Jim make of Stewart's surprising hobby? Will the partners team up to win, or will the wine and conversation expose the cracks in their relationships? And there's an outburst over the Essex dialect during desert at Mike and Carol's. They perform a show-tune for their guests, but, once again, Michelle steals the limelight, as she shows she really can't stomach the dessert. Super competitive husband and wife Kenny and Lisa kick things off with a meal that they think is restaurant quality - no less. In Newcastle, Sharna and Silvar are first to host with a menu of family favourites. Is his confidence justified or will someone else scoop the cash? Couples version of the cookery-based reality show. But both the food and guest Janet's flirty behaviour are not to everyone's taste. Last to host are Louise and Mark, who want to push the boat out with their menu, but some culinary mishaps let them down. In East Sussex, Freddy and Anita serve up a traditional Ghanaian menu which proves to be quite controversial, with cow's feet and tripe too much for Peter and Lisa to swallow. On the last day, Alex and Richard are calm, collected, and on the ball. Day two sees joker Dave and sous chef Sin cooking up some traditional favourites, including bread and butter pudding. Day two sees local girl Michelle and her southerner wife Charlotte put on an Asian themed evening. There'll be conflict in the kitchen as the pressure piles on to serve the most delicious meal. This brand new series kicks off in Stockport, where three rival duos battle it out to host the best dinner party and win a 1000 cash prize. Finally, it's the turn of fancy dress enthusiasts Tony and Rebecca to host, with a dessert based on Tower Bridge and a starter resembling a rugby pitch. With the hosts' glamourous wedding taking centre stage, things get awkward when the others discuss marriage plans. couples come dine with me blackpool holly. Three couples from the West Country compete, with Tam and Stuart kicking off the week with an evening of local cuisine, followed by Ian and Phil, and Kyle and Renee. But will fussy eaters Jess and Salv leave a bad taste in everyone's mouth? This episode, from Kent, features an egg phobia, a banter battle, an impromptu proposal and a haka. Joining them is Keith and his laid-back wife Maz, and foodies Dan and Les. Day two sees school inspectors Dave and Linda offer French fine dining. In Hull, image-conscious Jay and Heather kick off the competition with a menu inspired by their love of American food. Sophie and partner Shaun are the first hosts in Hull. More Like This. In the West Midlands, image-conscious couple Sarah and Jack kick off with a clean-living menu which is a little too healthy for the guests, but they all let loose at the silent disco. At the table there's a hair-raising confession from Richard and a few home truths for Peter. Up next is the turn of 1940s enthusiasts Jayne and Ricky who want to throw a dinner party themed on the Second World War. Night two is hosted by proud parents Sophie and Elliot, but the other couples are not expecting much from the youngest pair. Dinner Parties are given the Come Dine With Me treatment as couples have to host the perfect night. This all new episode comes from West Sussex, where married couple Bettina and husband Giovanni start the contest with an Italian themed menu. The dining show heads to the Sussex coast, where childhood sweethearts Jemma and James kick off with a menu based on their unlikely romance. Gary has a big surprise in store, but will it backfire? Finally, it's the turn of Ian and Hannah, and Hannah reveals a very unique technique Ian uses to 'water' the veg they've just been eating - which causes a few raised eyebrows, as does a chat amongst the couples telling their partners what they'd most like to change about them. In Bromley, Ryan and Julie's food fails to wow, with one guest comparing the main to vomit! In Glasgow, tour operator and laird Davey decides to make a confession which leaves his wife Irene and the rest of the guests gobsmacked. On Merseyside, lottery winners John and Carol hope to wow their guests with high-end cuisine. And if that's not enough, everyone's made to wear dog collars and doggie masks to add to the experience. In Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, there's a one-man comedy show, a posh take on some Yorkshire classic dishes, and a big surprise in store for one of the guests. In Berkshire, Julian showcases his home-cured pastrami, Tash and Rob's healthy menu fails on presentation, and Chris and Amanda's menu is inspired by love. Day two sees an international-themed menu being served up, while a menu of hearty cuisine and obscure meats are prepared on the final night. But straight- talking Michelle isn't convinced about the food, and even tells Ben he has alien ears. Last to host is self-confessed perfectionist Kevin, with partner Clare. Edinburgh lovebirds Andy and Pim hope to impress guests Jimmy and Jas and Stuart and Jack, with a Scottish and Thai-themed menu, with a bit of American thrown in for good measure. Will the hosts make the perfect team, or will their relationship be tested to the limit as they try to agree on the menu and entertainment? North Wales: Well-to-do country types Des and Jo kick off the week. Contestants from the West Midlands compete for the cash prize of 1,000, with Rosie and Darren, Jamie and Alison, and Sean and Helen taking turns to try to make the best impression, Englishman Andrew and his Sweden-born wife Sophia kick off the competition in Glasgow, with a Swedish-inspired menu. In Plymouth, beauty therapist Christine and fianc Kevin surprise their guests with a menu even Christine herself isn't sure of. But will it meet Jonathan and Keith's high standards? The next hosts, stockbroker Simon and Liz, go for a gastropub style menu, but not all of their guests are fans of their ingredients. Dionne and Ameel prepare an Indian-inspired meal on the second night of the competition, before Angela and Jeff hope their no-nonsense menu can secure them the money. A new gadget sees the couple spiralise a courgette for the first time and they create the week's second entirely vegetarian menu. But professional footballer Gary seems to prefer bickering with Linda, his wife of nine years, to being lovey-dovey. With it becoming clear that there are three nights of lamb in store, how will the guests cope? Day two sees a nervy Rita and Hugh try their best to up their game knowing they have some strong competition on their hands. Tina and Lance plan a 'sharing-and-caring' menu, but James and Louisa keep putting their foot in it. Fifty-somethings Lesley and Roger kick off the competition in Leicester with an international themed menu inspired by their love of luxury cruises. Day two sees the turn of the Judith and Charlene to host, and it's an evening full of revelations. In Belfast, Leeann doesn't enjoy Gemma and Jim's healthy food, or even her own takeaway-inspired menu.