The simmering feud between Bernadette and Lauren on Come Dine With Me reached its peak during Friday's finale, with Lauren delivering a scathing verdict on Bernadette's cooking. The episode, set in Glasgow, saw the fishmonger Bernadette host the final dinner party of the week, hoping to win the £1,000 prize after days of tension over the so-called 'seabassgate' controversy.
Seabassgate Dominates the Week
The dispute began when Bernadette, who operates a fish van, clashed with Lauren over whether 'sea bass steaks' exist. The argument resurfaced at every meal, forcing other contestants—Garry, Lydia, and Saoirse—to step in when conversations became too heated. By Friday, the atmosphere had calmed slightly, but Lauren remained eager to voice her disdain.
Cat Food Comparison Stings
While sampling Bernadette's chicken liver pâté starter, Lauren made her feelings clear. In a direct-to-camera comment, she said: 'It was like a cat food, sort of left out for a couple of days and the cat had died.' She later described the main course of hake as dry. Bernadette responded in a private aside: 'I think she's trying to insult me.'
Letting Bygones Be Bygones
Despite the hostility, the two women reconciled by the evening's end. Bernadette said she was 'touched' by Lauren's warm-hearted gesture. However, neither contestant impressed their fellow diners enough to win the £1,000 prize, which went to another guest.
Come Dine With Me airs weekdays at 6:30pm on Channel 4.
