{"id":11377,"date":"2025-07-20T21:14:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T21:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/11377\/"},"modified":"2025-07-20T21:14:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-20T21:14:11","slug":"i-watched-come-dine-with-me-with-americans-and-they-were-shocked-by-one-detail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/11377\/","title":{"rendered":"‘I watched Come Dine With Me with Americans and they were shocked by one detail’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Come Dine With Me has been a firm favourite with British fans for years, but what do Americans make of the show?\"videoHeadline\"\/First Dates reveals first throuple date in preview clip<\/p>\n

In a city renowned for Mardi Gras, gumbo, and extravagant hospitality, I was curious how New Orleans locals would react to a programme that seems completely opposite: Come Dine With Me<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The enduring British cult series features strangers taking turns hosting dinner parties<\/a>, whilst secretly rating each other in competition for \u00a31,000. So, I gathered three locals – all proud Big Easy dwellers – and pressed play.<\/p>\n

First was Brad Collins, a French Market business owner, who confessed he mainly watched for Channel 4 star Dave Lamb’s sharp-tongued commentary<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“That voiceover guy is savage!” he chuckled. “He says what everyone’s thinking, but way more brutal. It’s so British – sounds polite, but they’re low-key scheming and roasting each other behind their backs. Like smiling while they plan your downfall.”<\/p>\n

However, not everything went down smoothly for him: “Some of the food? I had no clue what I was looking at. I’m like, is that dessert or dinner? And sometimes I had to put the subtitles on because I didn’t know what they were saying. But I kept watching – it’s addictive,” reports the Express<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"ComeThe Americans were stunned by the shade, the scoring, and the chaos.(Image: Channel 4)<\/p>\n

Next was mum-of-two Izzy Althans, 36, who works as an advertising operations coordinator. After tuning into the show, she rapidly became captivated.<\/p>\n

Izzy revealed: “Come Dine With Me is such a fun way to see British at-home entertaining. In the US, it’s all about a theme – props, photo booths, curated playlists – but the Brits seem more focused on good ingredients and proper courses.<\/p>\n

“It felt structured but relaxed, without all the over-the-top effort.”<\/p>\n

She was particularly impressed by the presenting approach on the Channel 4<\/a> programme, saying: “In America, it’s very ‘make yourself at home’ – we want to have fun as hosts too.<\/p>\n

\"ComeAmerican Brad dubbed the show “brutal”(Image: Brad Collins)<\/p>\n

“But the show felt more like, ‘how can I take care of you?’ It’s not that this doesn’t exist in America, but it’s definitely a declining part of our culture.”<\/p>\n

Whilst she adored the programme’s British appeal, she also valued its sharp edge.<\/p>\n

“They can be so catty towards each other – but in this incredibly emotionless way. I loved it! And I’m obsessed with watching them shop at these cute speciality stores. In short, I think it is a brilliant show that I plan to continue watching it,” she explained.<\/p>\n

Finally, there was Jenny Collins, a local teacher, who was captivated by the authentic, unvarnished approach.<\/p>\n

She enthused: “After watching a few episodes I realised why I was so drawn to the show. It was the realism; from the appearance of the individuals, to the unedited conversations.”<\/p>\n

\"ComeMum-of-two Izzy plans to continue watching(Image: Isadora Althans)<\/p>\n

She also spotted a stark difference in style, saying: “I felt like it was real. In the States, even series that are supposed to be reality TV, are severely edited as not to offend anyone.<\/p>\n

“Even the participants who we are expected to see as every day people, go in to make up like celebrities to improve their appearance prior to filming. I felt that I was seeing a true slice of the people who were hosting each meal.”<\/p>\n

Despite the cultural differences – Yorkshire puddings, passive-aggressive banter, and sarcastic hosting – the consensus was clear: Come Dine With Me had charmed them.<\/p>\n

It appears that all it takes is a bit of sarcasm, some peculiar fish pies, and a ruthless narrator – and even one of the most renowned food cities in America will take a seat at the dinner table.<\/p>\n

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