“Come Dine with Me” turns up the heat – and the bass – in Glasgow for its 20th-anniversary run. This episode features Lydia, a 52-year-old civil servant, who’s dusting off her dancing shoes and transforming her garden shed into a rave haven. Inspired by her past life as a professional club dancer, Lydia’s menu features locally-sourced ingredients and classic dishes, a solid foundation for a potentially memorable evening. But will the food be enough to distract from the inevitable drama?
With the series’ signature blend of culinary competition and interpersonal chaos, pre-existing tensions among the guests threaten to boil over. Earlier critiques and simmering resentments cast a shadow over the garden shed rave, threatening to turn the disco ball into a weapon of mass awkwardness. Can Lydia keep the party atmosphere alive, or will the evening descend into a passive-aggressive free-for-all?
This is the third dinner party of the week, and the £1,000 prize is still up for grabs. As always, the format remains the same: strangers compete to host the best dinner party. But in the world of “Come Dine with Me,” the most dramatic ingredient is often the guests themselves.
“Come Dine With Me” airs Wednesday, February 5, 2025, on Channel 4.