No one was left behind, he adds.
Look at all of its aspects.
Across nearly 2,500 eps, the British version has filmed in 10,604 towns and cities.
‘Komen Eten,’ ‘Come Dine With Me,’ ‘Komen Eten Masterchef, (inset) Dave LambGetty
Most popular dishes include cheesecake, potato dauphinoise and chicken wrapped in parma ham/bacon.
Were not targeting any demographic specifically, he says.
I know students love it but that is more accidental scheduling than anything else.
‘Come Dine With Me’
The first audition we played it straight and it has grown organically over the years.
I get concerned sometimes that its poking fun, he adds.
But its gentle teasing.
Theres nothing to be gained by being horrible or pillorying people.
Ultimately we still strive to find five people that wouldnt normally have dinner together, adds Hainault.
And some have become incredibly good friends.
He says different territories retain the core DNA of the hit but tailor it for local audiences.
The show will be on sale at this weeksLondon TV Screenings.
In its home country, the shows narrator sees no reason why it cant keep going and going.
