An infamous edition of the series, as tensions see the week end with a very sore loser. Competitive gardener Toby struggles to connect with fantasy writer James, yet their issues are nothing compared to the clash between Heather and Zaira.
In Derby, westling promoter Dale hosts a wrestling-themed evening featuring large men in tight lycra and a fractious royal debate. The guests are Beth, Jo-Anna, Ondine and David.
PR whizz Beth Dunmore plans to impress with a vaguely Middle Eastern menu, but she has her work cut out when it comes to impressing fine-dining fuss pot David Morris.
Ondine plans a robustly flavoured Greek menu. Ondine believes her dishes will wow her guests. But has she broken 'the golden rule of hummus'? And what will the guests make of her ouzo-laced dessert.
It's the the turn of ultra-confident triathlete David Morris to flex his culinary muscles. David is determined to show his guests the true meaning of fine dining: small portions, MASSIVE flavours.
Council manager Charlotte hopes to win over her guests by injecting a bit of her own personality into each course. She's also managed to convince her rugby choir to make an impromptu performance.
Electrician and bachelor Steve's menu includes lasagne, vegetable soup and some fruitful homemade wine. In a lively evening of dining, Meic 'bares all' with a revelation which shocks Christine.
It's retired French teacher Meic's night in Llanelli and he plans an authentic French menu. But what will he make of Charlotte wearing an onion necklace.
Competition-loving Katy Spence is the second to host in Boston. However, more significant were Katy's later public revelations about how the show was made - including contestants being edited and manipulated to fit a contrived narrative.
On the first day of the competition in Weston-super-Mare, Zumba teacher Amanda is determined to win her guests over with her locally sourced Somerset menu, including pork in cider.
Rugby-mad sports centre manager Harry hopes to impress his guests with a menu of Hungarian classics, from beef in hunter's sauce to bird's milk with meringue dumplings.
Drama teacher and music lover Nancy throws an Austrian-themed party to reflect her love of the country, including Wiener schnitzel, venison stew and some yodelling lessons.
Farm estate manager Chris hosts an evening based on his love of all things African, with savoury donuts, deep fried beef, an exotic dessert, and African dancing.
Businesswoman Tracy has designed her evening around her love of dance, from the tango to the cha cha cha. She's asked her guests to wear black tie and ballgowns.
Aspiring actor Daniel plans a traditional Scottish menu with a twist, serving spaghetti hagginaise for his main and home-made Irn Bru ice cream for dessert.
The third instalment of the competition comes from Basque-born Lorea who's on a mission to showcase the culinary delights of her native home in Spain, commencing with a pink cocktail.
Craig hopes his land and sea menu can blow the competition out of the water. He's gone for locally caught prime lobster with wild boar brought in especially from the Scottish highlands.
Dry cleaning manager Valerie plans a Lancashire-themed menu, but with her own twists, such as a Decemberonstructed hot pot and a tot of Burnley's favourite liqueur in her trifle.
It's day two of the competition in Lancashire, and 39-year-old dance teacher Nicky is hoping to quickstep her way to the £1000 prize with a Round-the-World themed menu.
Night three is hosted by 51-year-old outsourcing manager Steve, whose outspoken comments have offended some of the female guests. He plans to charm them with hot Indian spices.
American Peggy plans some tried and tested Arizonan recipes, including peach dump cake for dessert. But friction between Peggy and last night's host Steve is starting to build.
It's the final day for the contestants in Lancashire, and sales manager Andy is confident that his locally themed gastro menu will dazzle his guests and win him the £1000 prize.
In Suffolk, 30-year old children's food educator Beth Stephens hopes to win with her menu designed to underline her passionate commitment for locally sourced and seasonal food.
Albanian-born civil servant Jonalt hopes to win with his menu of Albanian family recipes. He also shows off a hidden talent that has them all howling with laughter.