Come Dine With Me 20th Anniversary Season Premiere (Channel 4, Monday, January 27, 2025)

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Channel 4’s enduring culinary clash, “Come Dine With Me,” kicks off its 20th-anniversary season with a trip to Cambridge. Five strangers, a familiar format, and the coveted £1,000 prize – it’s comfort television with a dash of potential disaster. First up is Rebecca, a businesswoman who styles herself the “Queen of Etiquette.” Rebecca’s aiming for a sophisticated soiree, but her carefully laid plans might be about to crumble faster than a poorly baked soufflé.

Among the guests is Josh, a social media content creator whose unusual eating habits could throw a spanner in the works. Will Rebecca’s refined palate appreciate Josh’s, shall we say, unique culinary preferences? Joining the fray are Kate, an employee benefits manager; Nici, a wellness retreat host; and Mark, a mushroom farm owner whose self-proclaimed foodie status has everyone buzzing – is he there to judge or to be judged?

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The episode promises an eclectic mix of personalities, and if the preview synopsis is any indication, things go off the rails pretty quickly. An impromptu rave breaks out in the garden, complete with some questionable dance moves. Rebecca’s “high-end” menu choices also look set to raise eyebrows. One can only imagine the commentary as the other diners politely choke down whatever culinary concoction she’s whipped up.

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“Come Dine With Me” has always thrived on the unpredictable blend of personalities and the inevitable clashes of taste and social decorum. This season premiere looks set to deliver the same winning formula, offering a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people with extraordinary dinner party ambitions. Will Rebecca’s reign as etiquette queen be short-lived, or will she manage to impress her guests enough to snag the prize? Tune in to Channel 4 at 5:30 PM on Monday, January 27, 2025, to find out.

“Come Dine with Me” airs on Channel 4, Mondays at 5:30 PM.

Isabelle aka Izzy Jacobs is the features editor at memorabletv.com. Isabelle is particularly drawn to crime dramas, but she also has a not so secret love for all things reality TV. In addition to her work at memorabletv.com, Isabelle is also an avid traveler and a devoted foodie.