Amelia Dimoldenberg, the creator of the renowned YouTube show “Chicken Shop Date,” has decided to bring her show to a close after more than a decade of amusing and engaging interviews with celebrities over some fried chicken.
In an Instagram post, Dimoldenberg expressed her gratitude to her audience for joining her on this journey and finding joy in the episodes. She described the show as her personal romantic comedy and shared her bittersweet feelings about moving on to new adventures while acknowledging that “Chicken Shop Date” will always hold a special place in her heart.
Initially focusing on the British underground rap scene, Dimoldenberg’s show evolved over the years to feature conversations with a diverse range of celebrities, including Keke Palmer, Conan O’Brien, Paul McCartney, and Jack Harlow, attracting nearly 3.5 million subscribers to her YouTube channel.
“Chicken Shop Date” stands out for its unique format, where Dimoldenberg meets celebrities at a fried chicken shop in London for a casual yet entertaining date filled with flirty, humorous, and sometimes awkward questions. The interactions often resemble playful banter typical of first dates rather than traditional talk show interviews, leading to memorable moments like Andrew Garfield playfully accusing Dimoldenberg of flirting.
Among her numerous interviews, Dimoldenberg has also engaged with Canadian stars such as Ryan Reynolds, who was gently corrected by Dimoldenberg about his wife Blake Lively’s character on “Gossip Girl.” Similarly, Shania Twain revealed during her appearance on the show that she had never actually met Brad Pitt, despite referencing him in her hit song “That Don’t Impress Me Much.”
Dimoldenberg’s success on YouTube has opened up new opportunities for her, including covering the Oscars red carpet where she interviewed Canadian actor Hudson Williams. While her future plans remain undisclosed, Dimoldenberg has already begun working on a young adult drama series for the BBC.
As she bids farewell to “Chicken Shop Date,” Dimoldenberg has promised her fans a few final dates before concluding the show for good, leaving her audience excited for what she has in store next.