According to the Press Association and USA Today, British comedian and host Amelia Dimoldenberg announced on Sept. 3, 2026, that her popular YouTube interview series “Chicken Shop Date” is ending after 12 years and more than a billion views, concluding with a final batch of upcoming episodes.
Amelia Dimoldenberg Announces End of YouTube Series
Amelia Dimoldenberg, 32, shared the news in a statement posted to Instagram, reflecting on how an idea she developed as a teenager grew into a show that placed her across the table from some of the biggest names in entertainment, according to USA Today. The presenter began the series when she was just 17 as a print column in a publication called The Cut, where she interviewed grime artists and framed the interactions as first dates in local chicken shops because she wanted to go somewhere no one goes on dates, as reported by the Daily Mail and the Press Association.
The concept moved to YouTube in March 2014, with a debut interview featuring rapper Ghetts, according to the Press Association and the Daily Mail. Over the years, Dimoldenberg’s channel gained more than three million subscribers, while the show’s social media following grew to over 4.4 million and generated approximately one billion views, per USA Today. In her note shared on social media, Dimoldenberg wrote that she never thought she would stop the show but now feels it is time to move on.
Reflecting on a Decade of Awkward Interviews
Dimoldenberg described the series as her very own rom-com in her statement to viewers. “When I was 17, I thought that I might meet the love of my life on a date in a chicken shop,” Dimoldenberg wrote, as cited by the Press Association. “Since then, I’ve spent my entire twenties sat across from the most incredible people, people I’d always dreamt of meeting.”
According to USA Today and the Press Association, memorable episodes featured interviews with Andrew Garfield, Billie Eilish, Cher, Louis Theroux, Jack Harlow, Daniel Kaluuya, Dave, Central Cee, and Little Simz. Her most recent guests included Conan O’Brien, Paul McCartney, and Zara Larsson, according to the Press Association.
Did you know? “Chicken Shop Date” began as a print column in a youth-run magazine called The Cut in 2011 when Dimoldenberg was 17, before transitioning to a video format on YouTube in March 2014, according to the Daily Mail and the Press Association.
Future Projects and Upcoming Final Episodes
While the main series is concluding, the goodbye is not immediate. Dimoldenberg promised fans a final batch of episodes that will be released very soon, though she did not reveal who will appear in the remaining installments or announce a precise release date, according to USA Today and the Press Association.
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Alongside the end of her professional YouTube dating career, the Daily Mail reports that Dimoldenberg’s upcoming projects include starring in an Amazon MGM Orion Pictures rom-com and writing a Skins-style drama with the BBC. Dimoldenberg has also founded her own production company, Dimz Inc., reported by USA Today, and has expanded her career to reporting from red carpets at the Academy Awards and Golden Globe Awards, alongside a cameo appearance as herself in The Devil Wears Prada 2, according to the Press Association.
Fan and Celebrity Reactions
Hours prior to making the formal announcement, Dimoldenberg posted a short teaser video on social media from her iconic chicken shop setting, uttering the phrase “I think we need to talk,” which immediately sparked concern from followers, according to USA Today. Following the announcement, fellow public figures and fans flooded her comments section.
Author Elizabeth Day wrote, according to the Daily Mail: “As ever, I admire you so much. Knowing when to stop – and leaving on such a high, after shaping the culture – is the quintessential power move.” Diversity dancer Perri Kiely added, per the Daily Mail: “You really paved the way! Congratulations man!”
Pro Tip: Revisit classic episodes of “Chicken Shop Date” on YouTube to trace how the interview style and guest roster evolved from underground grime artists to global A-list celebrities over the span of 12 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did “Chicken Shop Date” start?
The concept originated as a print column in The Cut around 2011, while the YouTube video series officially launched in March 2014 with an interview featuring Ghetts, according to the Press Association and the Daily Mail.
How many subscribers does the channel have?
According to USA Today, Dimoldenberg’s YouTube channel has gained more than three million subscribers, with total social media following growing to over 4.4 million.
Who are some of the most notable guests?
Memorable guests over the 12-year run include Andrew Garfield, Billie Eilish, Cher, Louis Theroux, Conan O’Brien, and Paul McCartney, according to the Press Association and USA Today.
What are your favorite memories from “Chicken Shop Date”? Which guest surprised you the most over the past 12 years? Leave a comment below and share your thoughts on Amelia Dimoldenberg’s next chapter!
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