East Lancashire Come Dine With Me tonight

6:20pm Sunday 23rd January 2011 in Kelbrook Photograph of the Author By Catherine Pye, Health reporter

COME DINE: Carol Stinton COME DINE: Carol Stinton

AN East Lancashire special of hit TV show Come Dine With Me will be served up tonight.

Four would-be cooks from Darwen, Oswaldtwistle, Kelbrook and Padiham, pitted their menus against one another for the chance to win £1,000.

While three of the contestants said they enjoyed the experience and were keen to have reunions, Darwen plumber Nick Holt said he had 'the worst week of his life'.

The 41-year-old BNP member, who once stood against Jack Straw in the 2005 general election, said he would 'rather go to Afghanistan' than repeat his experience on the show.

He said: “I think they picked me for my intolerance of the other people on the show. It was the worst week of my life.

“The producers told me they think it was the best one they’ve ever filmed.

"I think I’ll probably come across as very cranky, but it was just because of the bad company.”

Other contestants include Padiham Mayoress Carol Stinton, 68, Jonathan Kemp, 39, a hairdresser from Oswaldtwistle, and Sue Hartley, 47, a teacher at Nelson and Colne College, who used to read tarot cards for a living.

Avid fan Carol said: “I cooked the food I was familiar with, but it didn’t all go quite to plan.

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"The lights are so bright, and they don’t let you use your fans or have doors open, so I was wet through and my Swiss roll collapsed."

She added: “Even though it was a tiring week it was enjoyable and it was nice to try other people’s food.”

Jonny said his menu went to plan and he had a 'brilliant week', even though he spent more than the £1,000 possible prize money cleaning and redecorating his house and buying new clothes.

Sue, who teaches Child, Health and Social Care, said 'everything went to pot' on filming day.

She said: “It was just pathetic. My Caesar sauce curdled twice, I burnt all my vegetables and my moussaka parcels were heavy and stodgy."

The participants attend dinner parties at each other's homes and award points for each night.

The show will air at 8pm tonight on Channel 4.

Click on the link below for a photo gallery of the East Lancashire Come Dine With Me episode.

Comments (33)

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7:33pm Thu 20 Jan 11

Cazza70 says...

Come Dine with Me ...love that programme
Come Dine with Me ...love that programme Cazza70

9:39pm Thu 20 Jan 11

mylo96 says...

i wish some one would make meat pie chipps and gravy....and 4 drinks cans of vimto ...good old lanashire grub....
i wish some one would make meat pie chipps and gravy....and 4 drinks cans of vimto ...good old lanashire grub.... mylo96

10:15pm Thu 20 Jan 11

Excluded again says...

Darwen plumber Nick Holt said he had 'the worst week of his life'. The 41-year-old BNP member said
“I think they picked me for my intolerance of the other people on the show. It was the worst week of my life.'

'Other contestants include Padiham Mayoress Carol Stinton, 68, Jonathan Kemp, 39, a hairdresser from Oswaldtwistle, and Sue Hartley, 47, a teacher at Nelson and Colne College, who used to read tarot cards for a living.'

At least Mr Holt is an equal opportunities bigot. I guess he thinks Mayoresses, hairdressers and teachers need to be sent back to Mayoressia. hairdresseristan and teacherland to leave the country safe for BNP members. Mrs Stinton, Mr Kemp and Mrs Hartley have clearly made no attempt to integrate into British (National Party) society.
Darwen plumber Nick Holt said he had 'the worst week of his life'. The 41-year-old BNP member said “I think they picked me for my intolerance of the other people on the show. It was the worst week of my life.' 'Other contestants include Padiham Mayoress Carol Stinton, 68, Jonathan Kemp, 39, a hairdresser from Oswaldtwistle, and Sue Hartley, 47, a teacher at Nelson and Colne College, who used to read tarot cards for a living.' At least Mr Holt is an equal opportunities bigot. I guess he thinks Mayoresses, hairdressers and teachers need to be sent back to Mayoressia. hairdresseristan and teacherland to leave the country safe for BNP members. Mrs Stinton, Mr Kemp and Mrs Hartley have clearly made no attempt to integrate into British (National Party) society. Excluded again

11:43am Fri 21 Jan 11

Izanears says...

Cazza70 wrote:
Come Dine with Me ...love that programme
I used to like this programme to, but it has gone the way of many other 'reality' progs. It is has been dumbed down. Many of the situations are fixed, the contestants are now chosen for how ridiculous they are, and all in all what was once a great prog has been ruined.
[quote][p][bold]Cazza70[/bold] wrote: Come Dine with Me ...love that programme[/p][/quote]I used to like this programme to, but it has gone the way of many other 'reality' progs. It is has been dumbed down. Many of the situations are fixed, the contestants are now chosen for how ridiculous they are, and all in all what was once a great prog has been ruined. Izanears

2:10pm Fri 21 Jan 11

em...acc says...

I once had an audition for the preston episode - i thanked my lucky stars when i didn't get picked and watched the show! what a car crash of an event haha
I once had an audition for the preston episode - i thanked my lucky stars when i didn't get picked and watched the show! what a car crash of an event haha em...acc

3:51pm Fri 21 Jan 11

mikebuk says...

A BNP person reverting to type, hardly a surprise. Intolerant ?, no, never !

Will enjoy this piece of work squirm.
A BNP person reverting to type, hardly a surprise. Intolerant ?, no, never ! Will enjoy this piece of work squirm. mikebuk

4:46pm Fri 21 Jan 11

cdwmcasting says...

http://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=eHydOz3x-
5I Clip from the East Lancashire episode showing this Sunday at 8pm. Brace yourselves!
http://www.youtube.c om/watch?v=eHydOz3x- 5I Clip from the East Lancashire episode showing this Sunday at 8pm. Brace yourselves! cdwmcasting

7:23pm Sun 23 Jan 11

pinkfairyone says...

Of COURSE it will be a wee take... we are not in London the only City that gets money spent on it lol
Of COURSE it will be a wee take... we are not in London the only City that gets money spent on it lol pinkfairyone

8:57pm Sun 23 Jan 11

Dogsbolloxs says...

Carol Stinton looked like a female Arthur Mullard! Really Classy
Carol Stinton looked like a female Arthur Mullard! Really Classy Dogsbolloxs

9:12pm Sun 23 Jan 11

mys says...

Well ,what can be said eh,common as muck,carol was disgusting,how any woman can behave like an animal is beyond me,nick deserved to win,he has morals,a bit of a wet lettice but had manners,more that can be said bout the others,john put food on the plate that had been on the floor and sue was just as bad her hygene wasnt good either.
Well ,what can be said eh,common as muck,carol was disgusting,how any woman can behave like an animal is beyond me,nick deserved to win,he has morals,a bit of a wet lettice but had manners,more that can be said bout the others,john put food on the plate that had been on the floor and sue was just as bad her hygene wasnt good either. mys

9:27pm Sun 23 Jan 11

steep says...

I feel ashamed that she's the mayoress of Padiham. What an absolute let down. Not fit to represent the town, be a school governor, or hold any position for that matter.
I feel ashamed that she's the mayoress of Padiham. What an absolute let down. Not fit to represent the town, be a school governor, or hold any position for that matter. steep

9:45pm Sun 23 Jan 11

retired one says...

I wonder if the table manners of Carol Stinton are any better when she attends mayoral functions!
She was a disgrace in this programme.
I wonder if the table manners of Carol Stinton are any better when she attends mayoral functions! She was a disgrace in this programme. retired one

10:04pm Sun 23 Jan 11

brfcrules says...

Nick or is it Mr Bean
Nick or is it Mr Bean brfcrules

10:40pm Sun 23 Jan 11

soap opera says...

just watching it now WHAT A SET OF PLONKERS the programme went a long way to pick this set of idiots.east lancashire shown up again
just watching it now WHAT A SET OF PLONKERS the programme went a long way to pick this set of idiots.east lancashire shown up again soap opera

12:24am Mon 24 Jan 11

useyourhead says...

Obviously no-one with half an ounce of sense would apply. It was once remotely credible that a few would take it seriously in the earlier series but now they just want to find the failed jeremy kyle applicants and tell them to make chicken nuggets, get pished and pass them off as worthy.
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I'm embarassed and I wasn't even in it!
Obviously no-one with half an ounce of sense would apply. It was once remotely credible that a few would take it seriously in the earlier series but now they just want to find the failed jeremy kyle applicants and tell them to make chicken nuggets, get pished and pass them off as worthy. - I'm embarassed and I wasn't even in it! useyourhead

7:12am Mon 24 Jan 11

Temporarily overseas says...

I didn't actually see the programme myself (except for the snippet on Utube) but I just happened to phone my relatives while the programme was being shown. They said they were enjoying the banter between the contestants and thought the show quite entertaining.
I didn't actually see the programme myself (except for the snippet on Utube) but I just happened to phone my relatives while the programme was being shown. They said they were enjoying the banter between the contestants and thought the show quite entertaining. Temporarily overseas

8:03am Mon 24 Jan 11

pinkfairyone says...

You need a strong stomach to watch ... its available on 4od ... LMAO ... Burp*
You need a strong stomach to watch ... its available on 4od ... LMAO ... Burp* pinkfairyone

8:36am Mon 24 Jan 11

Temporarily overseas says...

Hi pinkfairyone, Were they able to use a knife and fork? I hope they ate with their mouth closed!
Hi pinkfairyone, Were they able to use a knife and fork? I hope they ate with their mouth closed! Temporarily overseas

12:17pm Mon 24 Jan 11

chappyhappyness says...

Normally have to rely on the voice over man for the jokes - not last night.
It has to be the most I've laughed at a TV program in ages. In fact it was so funny and cringeworthy at the same time , I watched it again on 4+1.
First time a member of the BNP has been on TV and been outshone by other idiots - "Jonny sunbed" and "carol" take a bow.
Normally have to rely on the voice over man for the jokes - not last night. It has to be the most I've laughed at a TV program in ages. In fact it was so funny and cringeworthy at the same time , I watched it again on 4+1. First time a member of the BNP has been on TV and been outshone by other idiots - "Jonny sunbed" and "carol" take a bow. chappyhappyness

2:55pm Mon 24 Jan 11

rob_ossy says...

I think Carol represented padiham very well in fact give padiham credit nice one Carol well done.
I think Carol represented padiham very well in fact give padiham credit nice one Carol well done. rob_ossy

4:46pm Mon 24 Jan 11

Letter2u says...

What an ignorant person Carol Stinton showed herself to be, she should be ashamed of herself.
Funny? Not!
As for Johnathon he needs to go to specsavers, urgently!
No wonder people in the south view northerns as they do and who can blame them?
Truly awful.
What an ignorant person Carol Stinton showed herself to be, she should be ashamed of herself. Funny? Not! As for Johnathon he needs to go to specsavers, urgently! No wonder people in the south view northerns as they do and who can blame them? Truly awful. Letter2u

4:55pm Mon 24 Jan 11

Letter2u says...

Letter2u wrote:
What an ignorant person Carol Stinton showed herself to be, she should be ashamed of herself. Funny? Not! As for Johnathon he needs to go to specsavers, urgently! No wonder people in the south view northerns as they do and who can blame them? Truly awful.
LOL.
I think i need specsavers too.... Jonathan.
[quote][p][bold]Letter2u[/bold] wrote: What an ignorant person Carol Stinton showed herself to be, she should be ashamed of herself. Funny? Not! As for Johnathon he needs to go to specsavers, urgently! No wonder people in the south view northerns as they do and who can blame them? Truly awful.[/p][/quote]LOL. I think i need specsavers too.... Jonathan. Letter2u

5:25pm Mon 24 Jan 11

sunnyside1 says...

wow how fit is johnny where is his salon because i must pay him a visit someone tell me please , i woud love his fingers running through my hair!!!
wow how fit is johnny where is his salon because i must pay him a visit someone tell me please , i woud love his fingers running through my hair!!! sunnyside1

6:44pm Mon 24 Jan 11

colnelad says...

sunnyside1 wrote:
wow how fit is johnny where is his salon because i must pay him a visit someone tell me please , i woud love his fingers running through my hair!!!
dont' thing tango man will be interested in you sunnyside1 unless you are in your 60's.this bloke was a complete pr1ck.
[quote][p][bold]sunnyside1[/bold] wrote: wow how fit is johnny where is his salon because i must pay him a visit someone tell me please , i woud love his fingers running through my hair!!![/p][/quote]dont' thing tango man will be interested in you sunnyside1 unless you are in your 60's.this bloke was a complete pr1ck. colnelad

8:10pm Mon 24 Jan 11

speedswift says...

What an absolute disgrace! Mayor? What a joke! Councillor?? Teacher??? Businessman??? It's no wonder the Southerners laugh at the North! what a way to devalue even further the property in the North! Not a good example for the young!
What an absolute disgrace! Mayor? What a joke! Councillor?? Teacher??? Businessman??? It's no wonder the Southerners laugh at the North! what a way to devalue even further the property in the North! Not a good example for the young! speedswift

5:02am Tue 25 Jan 11

ALICEN says...

Carole Stinton should be removed from any position she holds she was a disgrace.Her manners typified the reasons why Padiham is the s**t heap it is,if this pig is the towns ambassador god help us.I imagine that the town council will allow her to continue as Mayoress to show how bloody useless they are. I have a business in Padiham and am blazing how this pig of a woman portrayed the town and Lancashire.She is a customer of mine or rather was I do not allow dogs in my shop, but they perhaps have better manners.A golden chance to show whats good about the town destroyed by her.
Carole Stinton should be removed from any position she holds she was a disgrace.Her manners typified the reasons why Padiham is the s**t heap it is,if this pig is the towns ambassador god help us.I imagine that the town council will allow her to continue as Mayoress to show how bloody useless they are. I have a business in Padiham and am blazing how this pig of a woman portrayed the town and Lancashire.She is a customer of mine or rather was I do not allow dogs in my shop, but they perhaps have better manners.A golden chance to show whats good about the town destroyed by her. ALICEN

11:54am Tue 25 Jan 11

speedswift says...

Well said Alicen! It's her type who have made Padiham what it is today! Mayor..ha! ha! ha!
Well said Alicen! It's her type who have made Padiham what it is today! Mayor..ha! ha! ha! speedswift

8:26pm Tue 25 Jan 11

woodyads says...

sunnyside1 wrote:
wow how fit is johnny where is his salon because i must pay him a visit someone tell me please , i woud love his fingers running through my hair!!!
Haha he owns Arena in Ossie.
[quote][p][bold]sunnyside1[/bold] wrote: wow how fit is johnny where is his salon because i must pay him a visit someone tell me please , i woud love his fingers running through my hair!!![/p][/quote]Haha he owns Arena in Ossie. woodyads

8:53pm Tue 25 Jan 11

sunnyside1 says...

thanks woodsads xx i will be giving johnny sunbed a call!!
thanks woodsads xx i will be giving johnny sunbed a call!! sunnyside1

10:42pm Sun 30 Jan 11

maz;0) says...

colnelad wrote:
sunnyside1 wrote: wow how fit is johnny where is his salon because i must pay him a visit someone tell me please , i woud love his fingers running through my hair!!!
dont' thing tango man will be interested in you sunnyside1 unless you are in your 60's.this bloke was a complete pr1ck.
Ha ha ha..well said! what a pillock..show off..clever dick..head up his own orange ar*e...belittling other ppl to make him feel better about himself.....there's no way i would go near his shop..!! Geez.
[quote][p][bold]colnelad[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]sunnyside1[/bold] wrote: wow how fit is johnny where is his salon because i must pay him a visit someone tell me please , i woud love his fingers running through my hair!!![/p][/quote]dont' thing tango man will be interested in you sunnyside1 unless you are in your 60's.this bloke was a complete pr1ck.[/p][/quote]Ha ha ha..well said! what a pillock..show off..clever dick..head up his own orange ar*e...belittling other ppl to make him feel better about himself.....there's no way i would go near his shop..!! Geez. maz;0)

10:55pm Sun 30 Jan 11

maz;0) says...

ALICEN wrote:
Carole Stinton should be removed from any position she holds she was a disgrace.Her manners typified the reasons why Padiham is the s**t heap it is,if this pig is the towns ambassador god help us.I imagine that the town council will allow her to continue as Mayoress to show how bloody useless they are. I have a business in Padiham and am blazing how this pig of a woman portrayed the town and Lancashire.She is a customer of mine or rather was I do not allow dogs in my shop, but they perhaps have better manners.A golden chance to show whats good about the town destroyed by her.
Calm down dear!!! it's only to be expected from padihamers.you've all got webbed fingers..lol
[quote][p][bold]ALICEN[/bold] wrote: Carole Stinton should be removed from any position she holds she was a disgrace.Her manners typified the reasons why Padiham is the s**t heap it is,if this pig is the towns ambassador god help us.I imagine that the town council will allow her to continue as Mayoress to show how bloody useless they are. I have a business in Padiham and am blazing how this pig of a woman portrayed the town and Lancashire.She is a customer of mine or rather was I do not allow dogs in my shop, but they perhaps have better manners.A golden chance to show whats good about the town destroyed by her.[/p][/quote]Calm down dear!!! it's only to be expected from padihamers.you've all got webbed fingers..lol maz;0)

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