“I had a fantastic time" - Halifax resident takes part in Channel 4's Come Dine With Me

Iram Tariq, from Savile Park, joins four other contestants taking part in the “Huddersfield” batch of episodes which is airing this week.

Come Dine With Me sees five amateur chefs who live in the same area each host a three-course dinner party for the other contestants.

Each competitor then rates the host's food and hosting skills during the taxi journey home, with the highest-scoring chef winning £1,000 cash.

“It was advertised in the Halifax Courier that they were looking for contestants,” said Iram.

“My sister in Burnley sent it over and said why don’t you apply, so I did.”

Filming for the episodes took place all the way back in August 2021, with social distancing apparent in the episodes.

Iram, who is an admin assistant at Parkinson Lane Community Primary School, said: “It was a great experience.

“It’s strange because I’m just a normal person and going on TV is surreal!

“The crew was amazing, I met some amazing people and made some really good friends.

“I had a fantastic time.”

In the final episode it was revealed that Iram had bagged the top spot and the £1,000 prize with 29 points.