Amelia Dimoldenberg is bringing her popular YouTube series “Chicken Shop Date” to a close after 12 years. The show, which features Dimoldenberg going on intentionally awkward and humorous blind dates with celebrities at fried chicken shops across London, gained a substantial following and became a notable part of the digital media landscape.

Dimoldenberg announced the decision to end the series on social media last week, reflecting on the journey that began when she was 17 years old. “I’ve spent my entire twenties sitting across from the most incredible people, people I’d always dreamt of meeting,” she said on Instagram. Though the series is concluding, she hinted that a few final episodes would be released before the show officially wraps up.

Since its debut in 2014, “Chicken Shop Date” has produced more than 100 episodes and attracted over three million subscribers. The show’s concept, inspired by Zach Galifianakis’s “Between Two Ferns,” features Dimoldenberg’s deadpan, sarcastic style designed to create uncomfortable and humorous interactions with guests. This approach has drawn a variety of stars from film, music, and sports, including Andrew Garfield, Billie Eilish, Jennifer Lawrence, Bella Hadid, Paul McCartney, Idris Elba, and even the character Elmo.

Dimoldenberg’s interviews often involved playful banter and awkward moments, such as her conversation with actor Paul Mescal, who admitted to feeling nervous during his episode. The show has also served as a platform that spurred romantic rumors, notably with Sean Evans, host of “Hot Ones,” confessing a crush on actress Keke Palmer during a 2023 interview, which later led to a much-discussed kiss on Evans’s own show.

Over the years, “Chicken Shop Date” has evolved beyond its original chicken shop setting, with Dimoldenberg conducting interviews at major events like the Oscars, MTV Video Music Awards, and Brit Awards. Beyond hosting, she has expanded her career into screenwriting, with several projects picked up by the BBC and independent production companies, including a drama series inspired by the British show “Skins.”

Reflecting on her decision to end the series, Dimoldenberg expressed a desire to pursue new creative ventures. “I feel like it’s now time to move on from this adventure and onto a new one,” she said, marking the end of an influential era for the show that helped redefine celebrity interviews in the digital age.