Amelia Dimoldenberg Jokes About Why ‘Chicken Shop Date’ Is Ending in ‘SNL U.K.’ Monologue: ‘Celebrities Weren’t Coming on to Date Me. They Were Coming on to Promote Their Work!’

Amelia Dimoldenberg hosted the inaugural episode of SNL U.K. this past Saturday. During her opening monologue, the creator of the popular interview series Chicken Shop Date addressed her recent announcement that the show is coming to an end.

Dimoldenberg utilized the platform to offer a humorous explanation for the series' conclusion, joking that the guests appearing on her show were primarily focused on promoting their professional projects rather than pursuing a romantic connection with her. The monologue served as both a comedic highlight of the premiere and a public clarification regarding the future of her digital series.