We may have already had the crossover between Hollyoaks and Brookside, but Channel 4 had another that you might not have noticed. In pitting Married at First Sight UK together with Come Dine with Me, this is a mash-up you can’t miss.
Announced last month, the special series sees five MAFS UK contestants – Emma Barnes, Kieran Chapman, Kristina Goodsell, Paul Liba and Ella Morgan – each throw a dinner party in their respective homes.
Inspired by the long-running series, MAFS UK Does Come Dine with Me sees “culinary competitiveness meet marriage mayhem”, with the group battling it out for a £1000 cash prize which will go to charity.
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Billed as an “iconic union” that is “bite at first sight”, the first episode is available to stream on Channel 4 right now, with season nine’s Emma being the first contestant to take on the challenge.
Ahead of its premiere on Monday, Ella, who appeared in the eighth season of MAFS UK, shared several photos from the special via their Instagram account, with the star calling the project “wild”.
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“I’m back on your screens! 🍽️ Celeb Come Dine With Me MAFS Special airs tomorrow at 19:30 on E4 (and the rest of the week) with my fellow MAFS besties @emmaebarnes @libapaul96 @kristinagoodsell @kieranchapmannn,” they wrote in the caption.
“IT’S ICONIC! 🔟💜✨ It’s going to be a fun, wild, bonkers 5 dinner parties, who will be crowned best cook? Tune in to find out! Stream on @channel4 streaming!” added the star, who also appeared on Celebs Go Dating.
The post was greeted by several MAFS UK stars in the comment section, with Nikita Jasmine, Davide Anica and Leisha Lightbody all leaving messages. Nicole Samuel, who appeared in Love Island last year, also left a comment.
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There were also comments from her co-stars in the special, with Emma writing: “J’adore you and one of the funniest weeks of my life xxxx.” Ella responded “adore you queen ❤️”, while Kristina called Ella her “gal”.
The remaining instalments air on E4 over the rest of this week, so you don’t have too long to wait until you get a winner. If you’re a big fan of these crossovers, then make sure to check out Hollyoaks Does Come Dine with Me too!
MAFS UK Does Come Dine with Me airs on E4 and streams on Channel 4.
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