Couples Come Dine with Me

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

In West Yorkshire, looks are everything to glamorous couple Katie and Neil as they kick off the competition with a meal almost as beautifully presented as they are.

In Cheltenham, perfectionist Michelle and her husband, Bryan Adams tribute singer Russell, are the first to host. As the night develops, so does a budding bromance.

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.

In Glasgow, tour operator and laird Davey decides to make a confession which leaves his wife Irene and the rest of the guests gobsmacked. Has it scuppered their plans for bagging the grand?

In the Midlands, loud and proud duo Fay and Wayne kick things off with their comfy country cuisine, while Sam and Tony go all out to dazzle with a glitz and glamour themed soirée.

Ellis and Andy try to impress with an oriental theme, Jon and Chris lay on a Mediterranean menu, and Gladys and Stephen show their passion for travel with a global feast.

In Bedfordshire, Tom and Naomi kick off with a menu which, like them, is a bit posh, but the food fails to leave an impression. And Neil's marriage proposal leaves the guests gagging.

Essex hosts Callum and Alison have put together a fun-filled menu, despite Callum's not so cheery nature. And there's an outburst over the Essex dialect during desert at Mike and Carol's.

In Manchester, Asia from Poland doesn't like lamb at all but Henry and Tom serve two different lamb dishes for their traditional British dinner, while Vinne and Tanz offer lamb three ways.

Former tour rep Janine and her singing salesman husband Steve kick off in West Yorkshire with a German themed menu. They are joined by Michaela and Denzil, and Chloe and Adam.

In the west of Scotland, a loosely themed Italian menu, a beef stroganoff that fails to live up to its billing, and a Scottish and Indian fusion menu that leaves the guests high and dry.

A farmhouse menu competes with a Mexican feast with a twist and a Japanese menu in Gloucestershire. To top things off, there's a bizarre breakdancing demo at Jake and Helen's.

In Northampton, dining duo fitness instructor Pam and her boyfriend Glenn kick off with a Spanish fiesta but the food gets a grilling from guests Victoria and Delroy, and Wendy and Mark.

In Manchester, Sangeeta and Sreekanth's Indian feast is a hit, and there's a Bollywood dance-off to end the evening. But Leroy and Hayley's Caribbean menu has a mixed reception.

The competition is wide open with the grand up for grabs in this show from Surrey; there's rapping, mono-brows, secret revelations, not to mention some fine food...

In South Wales, first time hosts fiancés Marc and Dan win over their guests with Marc's nana's egg sauce, passed down through generations, but can they grab the grand?

Ian and his fiancée Loretta kick off the competition in Stockport, up against couples Gemma and Emily, AKA 'Gemily', and Tim and Luan. Will Luan's bog roll entertainment go down well?

In Bromley, Ryan and Julie's food fails to wow, with one guest comparing the main to vomit! Can Michelle and Craig or Jo and Alex do better with their fine dining and Caribbean menus?

In Berkshire, beauty therapist Emma and boyfriend Sean kick off the week with an OMG night of acronyms, pet names and fine food. Joining them are Mel and Tony and Sarb and his wife Jasbir.

In Stoke-on-Trent, Rob and Rich are out to impress. Also coming to dinner is 28-stone Eddie 'The Beast' Hall - Britain's strongest man - with wife Alex, and sport-loving Simon and Lauren.

In Leeds, gigglers Gemma and Ryan kick off with a menu designed to show off their fun side. But will it meet Jonathan and Keith's high standards? And will Nigel and Yvonne stop singing?

In Swansea, married couple Leanne and Senol kick off with a feast of Turkish food, which hits the spot for Paul and Verity - but Catrin and Josh dislike the hosts' meaty main course

In east Kent, dinner party veterans Mike and Helenor kick off with a sophisticated menu including wild garlic from the local churchyard and a risky bonus ingredient of sweetbread