What is Grilling?
Grilling is a dating show on Stand Out TV hosted by Michelle Bingley that launched in March 2021. The show was created by its original host Chian Reynolds, who said its premise is to challenge and face up to the misogyny women often face.
Grilling Format
Each Grilling date is conducted in an intimate setting over a glass of wine. The host leads each date by asking questions that cut out small talk and get answers to questions that many people wish they could ask on a first date.
Grilling Presenters
Chian Reynolds
Chian Reynolds was the original the host of Grilling and featured in episodes between 2021 and 2023. She also produced, wrote and came up for the concept of the show. Chian is also a content creator, former model and has appeared on the BBC Three documentary series Girls on Girls.
Michelle Bingley
Michelle Bingley is a presenter from Leicester. Michelle took over the role of host in 2023. Prior to presenting Grilling she hosted Wha Gwan Pod, a podcast in which she interviewed a range of UK personalities including Anthony Yarde, M Dot R and RV.
Grilling Example Episode
The following is an example of a typical episode of Grilling, featuring Chian Reynolds in conversation with Backroad Gee.
Grilling Episodes and Guests
The guests featured on Grilling include a number of personalities known for their online presence. This includes content creators, comedians, musicians and business people.
Grilling has experienced large surges in popularity as a result of Chian’s interactions with controversy-drawing individuals including David Bunmi, Castillo and Andrew Tate.
Find the complete list of Grilling episodes and guests below:
Season 1 (2021)
- Christopher Savage
- Expressions Oozing
- Mikes Comedy
- David Bunmi
- Ty Logan
- NoHun
- 2Funny
- Castillo
- Likkle Man
- Big Tobz
- Dizzle the Comedian
- Johnny Carey
Season 2 (2022)
- Moses LDN
- Not3s
- Biggs (Marvin Chris)
- Wayne Linekar
- Tizzy
- Kelz
- Andrew Tate
- Ty Mitchell
- Backroad Gee
Season 3 (2022-2023)
- Fumez the Engineer
- Ed Matthews
- Tiny Boost
- PrinceFreshCEO
- Sneakbo
- Myron Gaines
- LV General
- Billy the Goat
- ManLikeIsaac
- Bash
- General G
- Sneako
- Joeboy
- Lippy
Season 4 (2023-2024)
- Margs
- Diego Day
- BandoKay
- Tays
- Johnny Carey
- Young Spray
- David Bunmi
- Pound Sterling
- HSTikkyTokky
- Ed Matthews
- Myron Gaines
- Fresh Prince
- PK Humble
- Expressions Oozing
- Dale Elliot Jr
- M Dot R
- Ambush
- PK Humble
Grilling Sponsors
Grilling has been sponsored by the tonic wine brand Ragga.
Grilling FAQs
Who is the woman from Stand Out TV?
Chian Reynolds is most prominently featured on Stand Out TV as the host of one of its most popular features, the dating show Grilling. Chian has worked as a presenter and model previously, but it was through the popularity of Grilling that she was able to go full-time as a content creator.
Who was on the first episode of Grilling?
Christopher Savage featured on the first instalment of Grilling in March 2021. Both Chian and Christopher have created video content together on other platforms. He is most known for his comedy character Branches.
Who is the host of Grilling?
Chian Reynolds was the original host of Grilling. In 2023 Michelle Bingley took over the role. Chian is the show’s founder and creative producer. Chian has a background as a presenter, model, PR professional and as an events coordinator. Chian is also a mother and has appeared on a documentary series which focused on this aspect of her life.
