After over a decade of hosting interviews with celebrities over fried chicken, Amelia Dimoldenberg, the face of the popular YouTube show “Chicken Shop Date,” revealed her decision to conclude the series. In an Instagram post, Dimoldenberg expressed her gratitude to her audience, stating that while the show will always hold a special place in her heart, she believes it’s time to embark on a new chapter.
Dimoldenberg initiated the series 12 years ago, initially focusing on British underground rap musicians before broadening her scope to include renowned figures like Keke Palmer, Conan O’Brien, Paul McCartney, and Jack Harlow, accumulating nearly 3.5 million subscribers on her YouTube channel.
“Chicken Shop Date” features Dimoldenberg engaging in casual, flirtatious, and humorous conversations with celebrities at fried chicken shops in London, leading to candid interactions akin to first date banter rather than conventional talk show interviews. Some encounters, such as her exchange with Andrew Garfield, even appeared to involve genuine flirtation.
The show also featured Canadian stars, with Ryan Reynolds making an appearance where he mistakenly identified his wife Blake Lively’s character from “Gossip Girl,” to which Dimoldenberg corrected him. Additionally, Shania Twain disclosed during her 2023 appearance that she had never met Brad Pitt despite referencing him in her song “That Don’t Impress Me Much.”
Dimoldenberg’s success on YouTube extended beyond the show, allowing her opportunities like covering the Oscars red carpet this year, where she interviewed Hudson Williams. While her future plans remain undisclosed, Dimoldenberg is reportedly working on a new young adult drama series for the BBC.
In her farewell message on Instagram, Dimoldenberg hinted at a few final episodes of “Chicken Shop Date” before bidding adieu to the show for good.