Amelia Dimoldenberg has announced the end of her YouTube interview series Chicken Shop Date
after 12 years, citing a desire to pursue new creative ventures.
Amelia Dimoldenberg, the creator of Chicken Shop Date,
has confirmed the end of her 12-year-old YouTube interview series, citing a need to move on from this adventure and onto a new one.
The announcement, made via Instagram on Thursday, revealed that the show will conclude with a final few dates
rather than an abrupt end. Dimoldenberg, who launched the project as a 17-year-old column for a youth magazine in 2014, described the series as her very own rom-com
and expressed gratitude to fans for their support over the years.
A Decade-Long Journey
Since its inception, Chicken Shop Date
has evolved from a scrappy teenage endeavor into a cultural phenomenon. Dimoldenberg’s unique format—interviewing celebrities in a fried chicken restaurant while posing awkward, flirty questions—gained traction after she began recording video versions in March 2014. The show’s first guest was grime artist Ghetts, and the initial episode now boasts millions of views. Over time, the series expanded to include A-list talent such as Billie Eilish, Andrew Garfield, and Paul McCartney, with Dimoldenberg’s deadpan, awkward style becoming a hallmark of the format.
The series’ growth was fueled by its unconventional premise. Dimoldenberg explained that she chose a chicken shop as the setting because it was the last place anyone would expect to be taken on a date.
This contrast between the mundane environment and the high-profile guests became a central element of the show’s charm. By 2022, the series had amassed 4.4 million social media followers and over one billion views across its run, according to Deadline.com.
Fan Reactions and Industry Impact
The show’s influence extended beyond its audience. Film marketing teams increasingly incorporated Chicken Shop Date
into press cycles for major releases, transforming it from an indie project into an industry fixture. Everything I learned there, the connections I made, the mentoring I got, set me up for the career that I have today,
she said in a BBC interview.
New Ventures Ahead
Dimoldenberg has already outlined her next steps. She is developing a young adult drama series for the BBC, which she described as my version of Skins,
and a romantic comedy film with Amazon MGM Studios’ Orion Pictures. I never thought I'd stop Chicken Shop Date,
she wrote in her Instagram post. I thought maybe it would be a part of my life forever, and in some way it always will, but I feel like it's now time to move on.
The final episodes will feature a last line-up of eclectic guests,
though specific names have not been disclosed. Dimoldenberg emphasized that the series will end on her own terms rather than fading quietly. All good dates must come to an end,
she wrote on a napkin for the announcement, a sentiment echoed by fans who will have one last chance to witness her signature blend of awkward charm.
As the show closes, it leaves behind a legacy of reinvention. From its origins as a teenage column to its status as a digital interview staple, Chicken Shop Date
redefined how celebrities engage with audiences. For Dimoldenberg, the next chapter promises new challenges—and likely, new surprises.
