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Amelia Dimoldenberg to end ‘Chicken Shop Date’ after final run of episodes
The British host and creator announced the conclusion of her 12-year YouTube celebrity interview series.
The short version
- Amelia Dimoldenberg announced that her popular celebrity interview show 'Chicken Shop Date' will end following an upcoming final run of episodes.
- The format originated as a magazine column before debuting on YouTube in 2014, eventually garnering over 1 billion views and 4.4 million subscribers.
- Dimoldenberg plans to transition toward other media projects, including a BBC series and an upcoming romantic comedy.
Key facts
- Amelia Dimoldenberg announced via social media that 'Chicken Shop Date' will conclude with a final upcoming season.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
- The show originated in 2014 from a youth magazine column and expanded into a deadpan interview show set in English fast-food restaurants.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
- Over its 12-year lifespan, the series featured high-profile guests including Billie Eilish, Andrew Garfield, Cher, and Daniel Kaluuya.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
- The YouTube channel accumulated more than 4.4 million subscribers and surpassed 1 billion cumulative views by its tenth year.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
- Dimoldenberg's upcoming projects include a BBC series and a self-written romantic comedy film project.[Variety]
What remains uncertain
- The specific release date and featured guests for the final slate of episodes have not been announced.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
Sources
- Amelia Dimoldenberg to End ‘Chicken Shop Date’Variety metered
- Amelia Dimoldenberg Is Bringing ‘Chicken Shop Date’ to an EndThe Hollywood Reporter metered