Ep 29. Come Dine with Me: Celebrity Special

Come Dine With Me is a popular British reality show where individuals compete and showcase their culinary skills by throwing a dinner party for other contestants. The show has produced many memorable moments and surprises over the years. Season 24 episode 29 features a "Celebrity Special" where four famous faces gather to cook, socialize, and compete against each other in hosting the most impressive dinner party.

The four celebrities participating in this episode are singer Toyah Willcox, actor Glynis Barber, comedian Mark Dolan, and retired football player Neil Ruddock. Each of these celebs has a different style and personality, which makes the episode incredibly entertaining and unpredictable. The show follows the tradition of five dinner parties, and each host tries to outdo the previous one by delivering an exceptional evening.

The show begins with Toyah, who's filled with excitement and ready to entertain. She's taken inspiration from the '60s and prepared a menu that includes a classic prawn cocktail, chicken supreme with a mushroom sauce, and an Eton Mess for dessert. She's decorated her house with colored balloons and paper streamers, which creates a festive atmosphere. However, things don't entirely go as planned, and some of her guests aren't impressed by the food, with one guest even getting sick.

Next up is Glynis, who's opted for a more traditional dinner party with a Mediterranean theme. She's gone all the way, decorating the house with olive branches and serving Greek salad, lamb, and a homemade lemon cake for dessert. Her guests are impressed, with one guest saying that they would pay three hundred pounds for a dinner like this. Mark is next up, and he's decided to challenge the others by hosting a night inspired by Japan. The menu contains a delicious teriyaki beef, sushi, and a green tea ice cream. However, his guests have mixed reactions, with some amazed and others feeling overwhelmed by the flavors.

Finally, it's Neil's turn, who's decided to go for a classic British dinner party. He's chosen steak and ale pie, salty chips, and a lemon sponge with custard for dessert. He's also included a singing performance by his partner, which adds an unusual element to the evening. However, things soon turn tense when one guest gets drunk and starts making inappropriate comments.

The episode ends with the contestants ranking each other's dinners on a scale of one to ten, with the winner receiving a cash prize of one thousand pounds. The episode delivers drama, surprises, and unexpected moments throughout. The celebrity special adds a new spin to the show, bringing with it a wholly fresh and exciting dynamic. Ultimately, the episode highlights that even celebrities are not immune to the pressure of hosting a perfect dinner party, and that things can go very wrong – even with famous faces behind the stove.