Key facts
- Amelia Dimoldenberg stated that Andy Burnham is not her "type" for her YouTube series "Chicken Shop Date."
- Dimoldenberg believes working with social media influencers is a positive way to reach audiences, particularly young people who consume news on these platforms.
- She is bringing back her Dimz Inc. Academy for a second year, expanding it to four weeks to train 18-24 year olds for creative industries.
- Dimoldenberg's comedy series "Passenger Princess" has released its second season on YouTube.
- She hosts red carpet interviews and runs her own production company, preparing extensively for each interview.
- Dimoldenberg plans to star in an upcoming rom-com and aims to do more directing.
- She views "Chicken Shop Date" as fulfilling the role of a late-night talk show.
- Drake is her dream guest for the series, though she acknowledges their schedules have not aligned.
Amelia Dimoldenberg, the creator of the popular YouTube series "Chicken Shop Date," has stated that while she would "love a chat" with the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, he is not her "type" for the show. Dimoldenberg, who has amassed millions of followers, views collaborations with social media influencers as a positive development, especially for reaching younger audiences who increasingly get their news from these platforms.
Meeting at BBC Broadcasting House, Dimoldenberg discussed her decade-old show, which features her signature dry, awkward flirting style during interviews with celebrities like Cher and Ed Sheeran. She is also expanding her free summer course, the Dimz Inc. Academy, from one week to four, aiming to support young people aged 18-24 in entering the creative industries by offering paid work placements and mentoring.
Beyond "Chicken Shop Date," Dimoldenberg's media empire includes her comedy series "Passenger Princess," red carpet interviews, and her own production company. She prepares meticulously for interviews, likening the research to studying for A-levels. She is also set to appear in a rom-com and expressed interest in directing more.
Dimoldenberg considers "Chicken Shop Date" to be akin to a late-night talk show and has previously indicated that her dream guest is the Canadian rapper Drake, though their schedules have not yet aligned. Despite her growing fame, she feels there are still many dates she wants to have on the show.