Amelia Dimoldenberg has officially announced that the upcoming season will be the final installment of her long-running, algorithm-conquering interview series, Chicken Shop Date. Over the course of a 12-year run, the deadpan host has welcomed a diverse array of high-profile guests, including Paul McCartney, Billie Eilish, Dave, and Sabrina Carpenter. By utilizing a signature blend of acerbic wit, fearless questioning, and intentional awkwardness, Dimoldenberg successfully jolted her guests off-script, creating some of the most memorable moments in digital media.
The decision to conclude the series marks a significant turning point for the creator, who noted in a statement that she is ready to “move on from this adventure and onto the next one.”
From Local Column to Global Phenomenon
Dimoldenberg founded Chicken Shop Date when she was just 17 years old, originally conceptualizing it as a print column for a London magazine called The Cut. Operating out of a youth center in northwest London, her initial focus was the grime music scene. As the column evolved into a web series, her unique, offbeat interview style garnered significant attention, eventually granting her access to the biggest names in music. As publicists began to recognize the show’s intergenerational appeal, the guest list expanded to include major film stars, with viral episodes featuring the likes of Andrew Garfield and Jennifer Lawrence.
A Personal Romcom
Reflecting on the journey, Dimoldenberg shared her sentiments on social media: “When I was 17, I thought that I might meet the love of my life on a date in a chicken shop. Since then, I’ve spent my entire twenties sat across from the most incredible people, people I’d always dreamt of meeting. All of them charmed me, and I definitely charmed them. To me, the show is my very own romcom, and I have loved being able to share it with you.”
As she prepares to wrap up this chapter, Dimoldenberg is already looking toward the future. She is currently developing a young adult drama series for the BBC and a romcom movie for Orion Pictures, signaling a transition from digital content creation into broader television and film production.