Fun, flirty and fried to perfection: farewell to Chicken Shop Date, the YouTube show that helped kill off TV

Amelia Dimoldenberg’s series helped turn YouTube into a world-beating phenomenon. As it bows out, we remember its best bits – from mocking MC Ghetts to that sizzling tension with Billie Eilish and Andrew Garfield When Amelia Dimoldenberg posted a video to social media this week, telling an unknown companion “we need to talk”, it felt like a monumental announ

The top 3

1. Top 3 Highest-Earning YouTube Stars: MrBeast leads as the highest-earning YouTube creator with an estimated $300 million, followed by Dhar Mann at $65 million and Steven Bartlett at $52 million.
2. YouTube Channels with Most Global Subscribers: While specific subscriber counts fluctuate, channels like T-Series and MrBeast consistently rank among the most subscribed globally, showcasing immense audience reach.
3. Creators Pioneering New Content Genres: Creators like MrBeast have pioneered large-scale stunt and philanthropy content, while others have innovated in educational, gaming, and lifestyle categories, setting new trends for digital media.

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• The A.V. Club
• Rolling Stone Culture
• Guardian Culture

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