What's Coming Back?
A legendary Channel 4 competition series is making a comeback after a two-year hiatus. Come Dine with Me's spin-off show, The Professionals, has been confirmed to return to our screens.
What Can We Expect?
Set to air in the New Year, this brand new run of the show will feature three local restaurants battling it out. Each owner will take turns hosting their two rivals, serving a delicious three-course dinner. Just like the regular version, they will be scored on their evening, with the overall winner walking away with a generous £1,000 and the champion title.
Where Will It Start?
Come Dine with Me: The Professionals will kick off in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The series will showcase Spanish tapas restaurant 2Taps, family-owned business Holohans Pantry, and Mexican restaurant Acapulco Belfast.
When Will It Air?
The new series is set to begin next month, although Channel 4 is yet to announce the exact date.
What Can We Remember About the Previous Series?
Fans of the show last saw Come Dine with Me: The Professionals in 2022, which featured cities like Glasgow, Cardiff, Newcastle, Nottingham, Bristol, and Leeds.
Viewer Reactions
Viewers had mixed reviews about the series. Some took to social media to express their disappointment, with one viewer saying, "Come Dine with Me: The Professionals!? Where's the fun in that? No. Just no. #ComeDineWithMe." Another viewer commented, "When are they going back to the old #comedinewithme with the singletons? Not keen on this new professional." A third viewer added, "I don't like the professionals version of #comedinewithme. Like if you agree."
About the Show
Come Dine With Me, narrated by Dave Lamb, premiered back in 2005 and has had over 45 successful series over the years.
