Series 49

The 2025 series kicks off in Cambridge. The first host is businesswoman Rebecca, who goes all-out to impress with a sophisticated dinner party full of high-end food.

The second host in Cambridge, party-loving employee benefits manager Kate, is confident that her Italian-inspired menu will impress her guests and bag her the prize but etiquette-obsessed businesswoman Rebecca has her eye on content creator Josh, who has a taste for smashing his food together and making a real mess of the table.

On night three in Cambridge TikToker Josh hosts his first ever dinner party but after throwing up all over the table last night, will he be on his best behaviour in his own home? There are plenty of silly stunts and dares at the table, including one involving Josh's foot and a jar of mayonnaise, which one guest describes as one of the most disturbing things they've ever seen. Later, there's meat mayhem when Josh ignores how his guests would like their steaks, and as the sun sets, a spot of bongo buffoonery in the garden leaves the host apologising to the neighbours.

On the penultimate night in Cambridge, mushroom farm manager Mark hopes to curry favour with his guests by dishing up an authentic Indian banquet. Things get off to a bad start, with one guest nearly choking on their welcome drink and some cutlery kerfuffle. Later, Mark proves he's not such a fun guy when his mushroom banter falls flat. As the evening draws to a close, Mark's penchant for eating household pets upsets the animal lovers in the room, and his outrageous opinions on female chefs cause an even bigger stink.

On the final night in Cambridge, wellness retreat host Nici hopes to steal top spot with her Greek island-themed evening. Social media content creator Josh doesn't hold back when he reveals that he's had a look through the host's drawers and tried on one of her leopard print swimsuits. Things get even more full-on when employee benefits manager Kate starts a food fight with Josh over dessert and it is anyone's guess who is in pole position to grab the prize on offer.

The first host in Glasgow is 31-year-old project manager Lauren, who hopes to impress with a unique Celtic-Caribbean fusion menu mixing worldly flavours and classic Scottish fodder.

The second host in Glasgow, student and Muay Thai fanatic Saoirse, serves up a vegan Asian menu. Unfortunately, there's still bad blood between Lauren and Bernadette, and the spicy food knocks Garry for six. But Saoirse's boxing prowess impresses Lydia, and her dessert leaves the whole gang in hysterics.

The third host in Glasgow, 52-year-old civil servant Lydia, is planning to excite her guests with an evening dedicated to her days as a professional club dancer. She's serving up a selection of tried-and-tested classics, but with tension rumbling on following some 'constructive criticism' earlier in the week, will locally-sourced food and a rave in the garden shed impress her guests?

On the penultimate night in Glasgow, 34-year-old catering manager Garry hopes to wow his guests with an exclusive Ibiza Beach Club theme. There's no expense spared as he treats everyone to his posh nosh, but a blazing row over the use of the term 'sea bass steak' threatens to overshadow his night.

Fishmonger Bernadette hopes to spread some love on the final night in Glasgow, with her curious Italian-themed menu. Saoirse has an unexpected dip in Bernadette's hot tub and Garry is impressed when he discovers that their host is an award-winning fishmonger, but a fishy feud with Lauren leaves a bad taste in Bernadette's mouth. Can Lauren let bygones be bygones, or will the night descend into acrimony and ruin Bernadette's chances of winning the grand prize?

Nina hopes that her showstopping Tinseltown menu, full of rich flavours and witty puns, will impress her guests and earn her a blockbuster review.

Steve hopes to impress with his 'Thairish' menu - a mixture of Thai and Irish food. But will his original fusion food cause con-fusion among his guests?

Lea hopes to impress her guests with some Gordon Ramsay-esque fare. Will it go down a treat, or will she have a kitchen nightmare?

Performance artist Slain hosts a night of vegan British classics, complete with talking dolls! Can Slain tame his adversary to steal the show, and the cash?

Pole fitness president Katie's confident that her pan-Asian feast will get her to the top. But will a rock-hard dessert be her downfall?

Shaun serves up an Asia-meets-Yorkshire fusion menu of delightful dumplings and Chinese fish and chips. But will his not-so-traditional Yorkshire pudding rise to the occasion?

Aspiring model Ryan hopes to tantalise some tastebuds with his French and Caribbean cuisine. But will a clobber calamity and bickering leave a bad taste?

Jen treats her guests to a pink-themed party and some home-cooked dishes. But will they be tickled pink by a surprise performance in the garden?

Philip hopes to impress with his Middle Eastern mezze, homemade sourdough and some clay modelling. But it's not just the clay that's being flung around...

On the final night in Leeds, hair salon owner Sarah hopes to delight her diners with some classic 1980s cuisine. With a reputation for being outspoken, Sarah gets a dose of her own medicine from one diner who's determined to get their own back.

Hairdresser Becky hopes to be a cut above the rest with her elegant soirée and 'extra' style of hosting. Can her sizzling steaks and tremendous tiramisu seal the deal?

Care coordinator Alexis hopes to impress her guests with some Caribbean food and a spot of painting. Can she whet everyone's palettes and easel-y grab the grand?

Marketing graduate Reni serves up chilled vibes and West African food... with the help of her mum! Will she be rumbled, and will there be grumbles?

Student Stance honours his Middle Eastern heritage, and mum's the word for the second time this week!

Floor layer George hopes to impress with a 'cheeky' menu of well-presented, restaurant standard food. Can he floor his guests and bag the grand?

Donna plans to dazzle her guests with her thrifty menu. Can she sniff out the £1000 prize with a starter so whiffy that she has to cook it in the shed?

Finance worker Andrea throws a Belfast-themed evening, celebrating the local lingo and some simple-yet-effective fare. But will a creepy-crawly confession leave a bad taste?

Drag artist Aodhan hopes to fill with his food and thrill with his alter ego and horror home. How will he fare, and can he scare?

Will accountant Kirsty's Ibiza-themed evening get rave reviews? Or will things go a bit Pete Tong when there's a main course mess-up?

Amateur pilot James hopes to bring the heat with his Mexican-themed night. Will he be on cloud nine and take off with the grand?

Can Angharad's wonderfully Welsh night and harmonising harp performance strike the right chord with her guests?

Police officer Claire goes all-out with a cruise-themed night. But will her maiden voyage into vegan cooking hit rocky waters?

Spiritual vegan Charlotte serves a homely hug of a dinner. But when things turn spooky, will the cash remain no more than a ghostly apparition?

Party boy 'Rave-id' (David to us!) hosts a vegan dining experience, hoping to prove that you can have your cake and save the planet.

Wise-cracking chiropractor Pete bends over backwards to impress his guests with some locally sourced fare.

Fiona hopes to wow her guests with an evening full of party vibes and fab food. Will everyone be full of good vibes, or will anyone be dishing out bad jibes?

DIY devotee Tim hopes to seal the deal with his precisely planned night. But will an overwhelming start to the evening bring his hopes of winning crumbling down?

Danielle's evening gets off to a good start... until she serves blue chicken and pink mash. And will her grasshopper dessert bug her guests?

Will contemporary witch Amanda's magical meal enchant her guests? Or will they think it’s all a load of hocus pocus?

Maggie serves up some family favourites, accompanied by her feathered friend Freddie. Has she done enough to win the cash, or has she ruffled too many feathers?