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Chicken Shop Date Ends After 10 Years: Amelia Dimoldenberg's Iconic Moments

digital · 2026-09-03

After more than a decade and over 100 episodes, Amelia Dimoldenberg has announced the end of her hit YouTube series Chicken Shop Date, with one final series still to come. The show, which began as a youth club project and interviews with south London grime artists for The Cut, became a cultural phenomenon, known for Dimoldenberg's awkward flirting and deadpan humor. Breakthrough moments include a 2020 interview with Oscar-nominated actor Daniel Kaluuya, which drew five million views and paved the way for guests like Sir Paul McCartney, Lando Norris, and Shania Twain. A 2023 date with Jennifer Lawrence produced a viral moment when Dimoldenberg mistakenly called her 'Phoebe.' Sabrina Carpenter confused the show with Hot Ones in 2024, and Dimoldenberg later took on the Hot Ones challenge herself. The on-screen chemistry with Andrew Garfield sparked romance speculation, which Dimoldenberg denied, while Billie Eilish and Aitch also had flirtatious or rumored connections. A 2022 date with Louis Theroux led to a viral rap 'Jiggle Jiggle,' remixed by Duke & Jones, amassing nearly 84 million views. Despite her success, Dimoldenberg has been turned down for second dates by artists like Central Cee, Digga D, and Rosalía. In her farewell statement, she reflected on spending her twenties dating 'the most incredible people.' The final series is in the pipeline, offering hope for rekindled connections.

Key facts

  • Amelia Dimoldenberg announced the end of Chicken Shop Date after 10+ years and 100+ dates.
  • The show grew from a youth club project and interviews with grime artists for The Cut.
  • Daniel Kaluuya was a breakthrough guest in 2020, drawing 5 million views.
  • Other notable guests include Sir Paul McCartney, Lando Norris, Shania Twain, Jennifer Lawrence, Sabrina Carpenter, Andrew Garfield, Billie Eilish, Aitch, and Louis Theroux.
  • Jennifer Lawrence date included a viral 'Did you just call me Phoebe?' moment.
  • Louis Theroux's 2022 date led to the viral rap 'Jiggle Jiggle,' remixed by Duke & Jones, with nearly 84 million views.
  • Dimoldenberg has been turned down for second dates by Central Cee, Digga D, and Rosalía.
  • One final series is still to come.

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • BBC Newsbeat
  • The Cut
  • YouTube
  • Hot Ones
  • Chicken Shop Date
  • BBC
  • The Guardian
  • BBC Radio 1

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • New Orleans
  • United States

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