The WORST episodes of Come Dine with Me
Every episode of Come Dine with Me ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Come Dine with Me!
The knives (and forks) are out as a group of strangers compete for the title of ultimate dinner party host. And the £1000 on the table adds spice to the proceedings...
#1 - Bedfordshire: All in One
Season 2015 - Episode 40 - Aired 3/20/2015
This episode from Bedfordshire features a shock in a bedroom, a disaster with a starter, a complicated Thai feast and a forest-themed evening with a wardrobe for a front door
#2 - Edinburgh: All in One
Season 2015 - Episode 53 - Aired 9/9/2015
In Edinburgh, vegetarian Gemma brings up the controversial topic of fox hunting and James cranks up the fun factor, but it's final host Tony who provides the biggest shock on his night
#3 - Berkshire: All in One
Season 2015 - Episode 52 - Aired 9/8/2015
In Berkshire, Emma's garden picnic theme falls flat when Anne-Marie flatly refuses to wear fancy dress. And will the shock arrival of a celebrity guest be enough to win the grand?
#4 - St. Helens: All in One
Season 2015 - Episode 51 - Aired 9/7/2015
In St Helens, cougar-loving recruitment consultant Bryan hits it off with fitness fanatic Sarah, but will pigeon, prawns and politics prove a successful mix at the dinner table?
#5 - Worcester: All in One
Season 2015 - Episode 50 - Aired 9/4/2015
Coming from in and around Worcester, this episode features a night of traditional Maltese cooking, some Indian food, country fayre, confusing celeb lookalikes, and raunchy calendars
#6 - Birmingham: All in One
Season 2015 - Episode 49 - Aired 9/3/2015
This episode comes from Birmingham and features a Caribbean feast, a vegetable banquet, some heavy-handed criticism at the table and a dark horse
#7 - Bolton: All in One
Season 2015 - Episode 48 - Aired 9/2/2015
This episode comes from Bolton and features some foodie one-upmanship, new ageism, Ukrainian cooking, and the usual pressure in the kitchen
#8 - Chester: All in One
Season 2015 - Episode 47 - Aired 9/1/2015
This episode comes from Chester, and features some baffling anecdotes, chicken lollipops, a 'moo off', some fish hating, flirting, and a pole dance round a plant
#9 - Eastbourne: All in One
Season 2015 - Episode 46 - Aired 8/31/2015
This episode comes from sunny Eastbourne and features some celebrity name-dropping, 'Jim Davidson's stroganoff', some bad table manners and one guest letting rip at the table
#10 - Swansea: All in One
Season 2015 - Episode 45 - Aired 8/28/2015
Beach-dweller Bob takes on nutritionist Karen, student and politician Ashley and mum-of-six and high-flying businesswoman Laura in a week featuring healthy food, locally sourced grub and foodie chat
#11 - Nottingham: All in One
Season 2015 - Episode 44 - Aired 8/27/2015
Eccentric pensioner Joy hosts first in Nottingham, with a ritzy, glitzy night of entertainment. But will it be enough to win the £1000 prize?
#12 - Chester: All in One
Season 2015 - Episode 43 - Aired 8/26/2015
Shocking revelations and a night of French sophistication from a French teacher are on the menu in Chester.
#13 - Preston: All in One
Season 2015 - Episode 42 - Aired 8/25/2015
Inedible recipes, wholesome home cooked favourites, fiery curries and a sprinkling of rivalry are on the menu in Preston.
#14 - North London: All in One
Season 2015 - Episode 41 - Aired 8/24/2015
It's a north London culinary derby as four amateur chefs compete to grab the £1000 prize. Tonight's four competitors include: restaurant manager Gary, chilled out animal lover Sean, well-travelled lady of leisure Wendy and glamorous charity shop worker Zena. Wendy spends the week winding the group up as she seeks to correct them at every opportunity, but in the end it's too much for Gary who lets her know exactly how he feels. Dramas aside, one worthy winner will walk away £1000 richer.
#15 - Swansea: All in One
Season 2015 - Episode 38 - Aired 3/18/2015
In this episode from Swansea, blacksmith Arwel walks mud onto glamorous Anna's carpets, and hosts his night in an off-grid cabin with a compost toilet. Leon's Welsh dinner annoys Anna.
#16 - Preston: All in One
Season 2015 - Episode 54 - Aired 9/10/2015
In Preston, Louise hopes to impress her guests with an unusual menu. But can she compete with grandmother of eight and 'hostess with the mostest' Elaine's elegant evening of fine dining?
#17 - Luton: All in One
Season 2015 - Episode 36 - Aired 3/16/2015
In Luton, Michael's fine wine fails to impress larger-than-life Russell. Barbara tries to deliver good energy with reiki. And Sarah reckons she's got the week sewn up.
#18 - Brighton: All In One
Season 2015 - Episode 37 - Aired 3/17/2015
Royalist Brendan doesn't understand Andrew's Brian Blessed-themed evening in this episode from Brighton. Karen serves pink food. Rock chick Binny thinks she has the competition sewn up.
#19 - Derby: All In One
Season 2015 - Episode 39 - Aired 3/19/2015
The four hosts serves up a South African menu, a night of Mexican mayhem, a bit of Bollywood with an Indian feast, and a roast
#20 - West Yorkshire: All in One
Season 2015 - Episode 35 - Aired 3/6/2015
Creative executive Haanah, sartorial businessman Robin, art teacher Sandra and muscle-bound fitness fanatic Paul vie for a £1000 cash prize.
#21 - Oxford: All in One
Season 2015 - Episode 34 - Aired 3/5/2015
This episode features an indulgent menu laden with cream, a meal on a narrowboat, a spiritualist host and an unconventional approach to sous-vide cooking.
#22 - Leeds: All in One
Season 2015 - Episode 33 - Aired 3/4/2015
The four competing hosts are joker and 'local celebrity' Terry, insurance worker Rachel, self-proclaimed geek Dave and straight-talking food snob Julia.
#23 - Bath: All in One
Season 2015 - Episode 32 - Aired 3/3/2015
The competing hosts are Bulgarian language teacher Ellie, sales manager Martine, playboy James and outspoken hairdresser Salvatore, who treats the group to his stand-up comedy.
#24 - Newcastle and Northumberland: All in One
Season 2015 - Episode 31 - Aired 3/2/2015
The first host is Bosnian born Irena who hopes to impress with a hearty Balkan banquet with no fewer than four side dishes for the main.
#25 - Leicestershire: All in One
Season 2015 - Episode 30 - Aired 2/27/2015
42-year-old careers advisor Kate kicks off the competition with a Mediterranean menu. Later there's some fine dining and a mysterious international businessman.