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All five strangers compete to host the best dinner party, but this time in the same spectacular location. Marketing manager and maths enthusiast Nicole is first up.
The second host from in and around Basingstoke, business owner Adam, hopes to impress his guests with authentic Mexican cuisine, inspired by a holiday to a resort in Cancún.
On the third night in Basingstoke, DJ and nutritionist Mark goes down the festival route with both his food and the entertainment, and offers his guests his own filtered water.
Day four in Basingstoke finds winery worker Izzy planning a sophisticated evening, though whether her fancy approach will prove too much of a risk remains to be seen. DJ and nutritionist Mark irritates Izzy by not sticking to her dress code, while Adam and Chris embrace the black-tie event. Will the self-confessed queen of dinner parties give the guests a night to remember and put herself in the top spot, or will the sophistication be too much for some?
The final host from in and around the Hampshire town of Basingstoke is snappy dresser Chris, who hopes to impress his guests with a '90s music dress code and a menu of French dishes made with local produce. Chris has been disappointed with the standard of cooking all week and plans to take it up a notch for the final night, but there's simmering tensions between Mark and well-spoken Izzy.
Travel manager and part-time comedian Rod hosts the first party from Sussex, serving up a comprehensive and complicated menu but a surprising lack of jokes.
Mystic and animal communicator Josie takes over the kitchen in Sussex, where her guests are shocked to discover her mystical knick-knacks, including Tarot cards and a broomstick.
It's the turn of food hub charity director Paula to host, who takes inspiration for her menu from her job, by using ingredients that have passed their best before date.
The fourth night in Sussex, finds vegan solicitor Hassan acting as host, incorporating his love of Asian food into his menu. With his first course of gyoza winning over ultra-critical guest Rod and the rest of the table, it looks like Hassan is on a winning streak. However, a huge error in spice judgement causes spice-phobe Paula to throw in the towel and even challenges the taste buds of heat-loving Sarah.
Serving up the last meal of the week in Sussex is jewellery entrepreneur Sarah, who hopes to scoop the grand with an evening of simple and nutritious food. It's an entertaining night with the group auditioning for a home shopping channel, one diner revealing their bovine secret and a cosmetic confession leaving everyone gobsmacked. As the evening draws to a close, a dodgy dessert throws the soiree off-track and there are tears at the table when the gang members assess their week together.
Dressage champion Natasha Baker is the first of five Paralympic athletes hosting dinner parties, serving up an evening of home-cooked food and old-fashioned family entertainment to judoka Chris Skelley, sports presenter Arthur Williams, wheelchair basketball player Amy Conroy and retired swimmer Liz Johnson.
Paralympic judoka Chris Skelley gets to grips with the pots and pans on the second night of the dinner party challenge. Wheelchair basketball star Amy Conroy is confused by his menu, although retired swimmer Liz Johnson is impressed with the starter. The entire group are all blown away by Chris's motivation for a medal in Tokyo, while his karaoke performance is memorable for entirely different reasons.
Hopes are high for Paralympic presenter Arthur Williams as he serves up an international menu - fondue from Switzerland, nasi goreng from the Far East and apple crumble from the UK.
Wheelchair basketball star Amy Conroy fears that her simple menu is not going to be enough to grab the £1,000 prize, so ups the ante with a night fit for historical heroes. It's a fun evening as Amy welcomes her guests dressed as Cleopatra and first through the door is Arthur as Einstein, followed by Chris claiming to be Julius Caesar. Bringing a bit of style to the evening is Natasha, who comes as Audrey Hepburn, and finally Liz, who's opted to come as a suffragette. Will Amy's night of history and beer pong be enough to overcome a `beige menu" and clinch the cash?
The final host of the week is retired swimmer Liz Johnson, who's hoping that her menu of personal favourites will win her the £1,000 prize for charity. Without exception, Liz's guests embrace her onesie" dress code, especially Chris who isbear-ly" recognisable on arrival. Natasha isn't a fan of the fishy starter, but Arthur and Chris bond over her leftovers - a sight that touches the heart strings of Amy. The group swaps tales of previous games over paella and their competitive spirit is unleashed over a kazoo competition.
Recruitment manager Julia hopes to bowl over her guests with spicy cuisine inspired by her Jamaican heritage and a bit of cricket on the lawn
The second host is vocal coach King, who's hoping that a Cayman Islands theme will impress his guests, on an evening full of fun, frivolity and fabulous food
Rapper ZZ wants to woo his guests with musical marvel, Asian eats and homegrown grub. There's yodeling and dodgy dance moves, and ZZ reveals his secret talent.
Filmmaker Pete plans a menu that pays homage to his mixed heritage and a party with plenty of plot twists. Could his drama-themed dinner be this week's blockbuster?
In the north-west of England, 30-year-old HR manager and trainee therapist Jane hopes to impress her guests with a classy and creative evening and a menu fusing family favourites. She takes her guests on a journey of discovery with her food, and an art class around the table certainly makes an impact.
In the north-west of England, the last host, administrator Christine, plans an evening of chilled-out no-fuss food. There's a sausage surprise over the starter, with a heady combo of friendly tomfoolery and rollicking ribbing, and even Shakira pays a visit. But will a cakey mistake and a portion problem cost Christine the £1,000 cash prize?
Stylist Felicia is the first host for a week of parties in south London, throwing a fashion-themed gathering with a red carpet, a trendy dress code, and a chilli-infused menu.
Musician Be hopes to impress his guests with a gastronomic world tour and travel-themed game. Will his holiday vibe fly high or will he hit turbulence along the way?
TV editor Joe hosts a 1990s evening and is keen to make sure his guests are won over by his humble style as much as his food. But scorched potatoes may wipe the smile off his face.
Video director Dean plans to knock the socks off his guests with his tried-and-tested fiery prawn saganaki and espresso martini brownies. But is it enough to win?
In south London, the final host of the week, yoga teacher and masseuse Helen, serves up a Thai-inspired menu and a zen yoga-themed night for her guests. Helen has struggled with the spicy food served thus far, so decides to bring down the heat and serve up some fruity and fragrant dishes instead.
Part-time princess and full-time hairdresser Jen hopes that her pink-themed night of no-nonsense grub and good fun can bag her the grand
Psychic medium Robert is the second to host in and around Glasgow, hoping to wow his guests with a glimpse into their futures and a menu replicating his wedding meal in Turkey.
Glasgow food vlogger Darren serves up a menu his guests are unlikely to forget in a hurry as he is deep frying everything on it, including lasagne, lettuce and chocolate bars.
Next to host in and around the Glasgow area is 28-year-old partnerships manager Dorine, who opts for a bit of sparkle with glitter and gold, and a French-inspired menu sprinkled with flavours of her childhood. However, tensions between Darren and Kasia remain.
Last to host in and around the Glasgow area is Polish nail technician Kasia, who hopes to scoop the £1,000 prize with an evening of traditional Polish food. It proves an entertaining night with a lively game of Polish Horseshoes, boys versus girls knocking bottles over with frisbees and confessions of phobias around the table leaving everyone open-mouthed.
First to host in the north east is 45-year-old clothes shop owner Lee, who is hoping to impress her guests with an evening dedicated to her favourite kind of food.
Hairdresser Simon hopes that tried-and-tested nutritious food will impress his guests on the second night in the North East. But not everyone is convinced as Lee has issues with the dessert, while Sophie enjoys grilling the host about the menu.
Nurse Sophie hosts the third night in the North East, hoping her fast-food menu and kids' party theme will let her guests unleash their inner children and win her the prize.
On the fourth night in the north-east, sexual health nurse Jade throws a Wild West-themed party in a bid to rope her the money. James channels his inner cowboy, complete with authentic-ish American accent, and after some flattering food chat, the gang wonders whether he's on a charm offensive because his night is still to come. After Jade and Simon's earlier tiff, everyone watches in anticipation to see whether he will pick her meal apart. With the party in full flow, Lee is shocked to find out Jade's job, but the others aren't happy with her behaviour around the table.
On the last night in the north-east, emergency planner James hopes to impress the group with a carefully constructed menu. It being their final meeting, the participants open up and Jade is surprised to learn that Lee had a negative first impression of her. Sophie comes clean about her previous views on host James, which leaves the group members flabbergasted.
A week of dinner parties in Bristol begins with a vegan menu served up by solicitor Ellie, including adventurous dishes like stinging nettle soup and fake raw eggs.
Second to host on this vegan week in Bristol is music lover George, who hopes that a night of fun-filled festivities can bag him the bucks. With his festival vibes and culinary creations making it a night to remember, can he do enough to rise to the top spot?
Third to host in Bristol is beauty sales manager Carla, who is treating everyone to a vegan foraging feast. She pulls out all the stops to impress her guests, but the group are expecting high standards, as she has been the biggest critic so far.
On the fourth night in Bristol, Shumin tries to impress her guests with her authentic vegan Bangladeshi banquet and an added splash of Bollywood. The banking assistant really heats things up when she throws in a side of one of the world's hottest chillies - Naga - to accompany her main. Some of her guests embrace the Bollywood dress theme, but Carla is less than impressed with fellow guest Chris' bad jokes.
The fifth and final host in Bristol is meat alternative research consultant Chris, who hopes his `meaty" meat-free menu will delight his guests. His night promises to be full of surprises, but whether will it will be enough to bag the £1,000 prize remains to be seen.
The first of five dinner parties from the West Midlands, with entrepreneur Kuda serving up a Zimbabwean and world-influenced African à la carte menu.
Second to host in the West Midlands is construction recruitment consultant Rich, who plans to wow his guests with his Italian-themed night and food `just like mama used to make".
Pharmacy technician Amy hosts the third evening, serving up an Asian extravaganza curry, but there is shock news about a missing guest and some dodgy dancing.
In the West Midlands, make-up artist and self-professed `glam goth" Sophie takes her turn as host, using the opportunity to reveal a guilty pleasure. At the table, tensions rise when one diner flatly refuses to take part in her private passion. Things get even more awkward when our host finds herself on the receiving end of very frank feedback about her food.
On the final night in the West Midlands, club owner Phil hosts a glitzy `awards show" night, hoping that his guests will award him with the top spot. He is confident that his soupy starter, porky main course and trifling dessert will seal the deal, but has a few more tricks up his sleeve, including a phone call from one of his celebrity pals and an extremely alcoholic pudding.
Lyn kicks off the week by serving an intriguingly named soup. Will her guests' competitive spirit knock Lyn's confidence at her summer solstice shenanigans?
PhD student Kin has his eyes on the prize when he is the second to host in Oxford - only to forget the marinade for the meat. Will his skills with a ping-pong bat impress his guests enough to up his score?
Kitchen designer Jess plans a sophisticated menu on the third night in Oxford - but unfortunately, her soggy souffles do not go unnoticed by student Kin.
On the fourth night in Oxford, fundraiser Monica sets out to take her guests on a culinary world tour adventure. Sadly, philosophy teacher Alex can no longer take part in the competition, so business radio DJ, Ben has stepped up to take his spot. However, from the moment Ben walks in and claims he's going to win the £1,000 prize, tensions rise. Kitchen designer Jess is blown away by Monica's food, but PhD student Kin is disappointed there's not more spice, but Ben certainly adds some when he accuses retired teacher Lyn of not being very interesting.
It's the final night from Oxford and the turn of recruitment consultant and radio show host Ben to try and grab the grand. With his British-Oxford-themed night set, PhD student Kin and Oxford graduate Monica come donned in their university gowns. There's plenty of chaos in the kitchen, which sees the tuna overcooked, and Ben desperately trying to save his night with a sweet-and-fiery cottage pie.
