After over ten years of conducting interviews with movie stars, musicians, and athletes over fried chicken, Amelia Dimoldenberg, the host of the popular YouTube show “Chicken Shop Date,” has revealed that she is bringing the show to a close. Dimoldenberg expressed her gratitude to her audience for joining her on this journey in an Instagram post, stating that while she never anticipated ending “Chicken Shop Date,” she believes it is time to embark on a new adventure.
The show, which Dimoldenberg initiated 12 years ago by interviewing musicians in Britain’s underground rap scene, has since expanded to feature conversations with celebrities like Keke Palmer, Conan O’Brien, Paul McCartney, and Jack Harlow, amassing nearly 3.5 million subscribers on her YouTube channel.
“Chicken Shop Date” is characterized by Dimoldenberg going on a casual date with a celebrity at a fried chicken shop in London, engaging in a mix of flirty, funny, and occasionally awkward questions. The dynamic between Dimoldenberg and her guests often simulates a first-date banter rather than a traditional interview. Notably, interactions like the 2024 encounter with Andrew Garfield have led to moments that could be interpreted as genuine flirting.
Among the celebrities interviewed by Dimoldenberg are Canadians, including Ryan Reynolds, who was corrected by Dimoldenberg for misidentifying his wife Blake Lively’s character on “Gossip Girl.” Another memorable guest was Shania Twain in 2023, who disclosed that despite referencing Brad Pitt in her song “That Don’t Impress Me Much,” she had never met him.
Dimoldenberg’s success has extended beyond the confines of the chicken shop, with opportunities such as reporting from the Oscars red carpet this year, where she interviewed Canadian actor Hudson Williams. While Dimoldenberg’s future plans post-“Chicken Shop Date” remain undisclosed, she is reportedly involved in developing a young adult drama series for the BBC.
In her Instagram farewell, Dimoldenberg assured her followers of “a few final dates” before bidding adieu to the show for good.