Come Dine With Me is looking for new contestants

Fancy showing off your culinary skills?

Author: Alex RossPublished 13th Jun 2022
Last updated 13th Jun 2022

It's been one of the most popular daytime shows since it first hit our TV screens way back in 2005, and after a massive 45 series, Come Dine With Me is still iconic as ever!

Who can forget moments like Peter's angry speech to Jane, actual snakes being put on the dining table, and of course, the moment one man put an entire whisk in his mouth to test his dessert.

The show, which airs on Channel 4, has had a number of spin-off shows in recent years, including celebrity specials and Couples Come Dine With Me, but we have admit, the original format is certainly our favourite.

If you are a fan of the show we have good news for you! Come Dine With Me bosses are now looking for contestants for the upcoming new series.

How do I apply for Come Dine With Me?

If you fancy taking part in Come Dine With Me, you apply right here.

The application page states: 'A group of five contestants compete to host the best dinner party. At the end of each dinner party, each guest rates the party on a scale of one to ten inclusive. At the end of the last party, the host of that party gets the voting results, which they read to the other competitors. The competitor with the highest score wins £1,000. In the event of a tie, the £1,000 is split between the winning contestants.'

Applicants must be at least 18-years-old, and a legal resident in the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.

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Old episodes of Come Dine With me are available on both All 4 and Netflix, with the new series airing on Channel 4.

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