Amelia Dimoldenberg is heading into the Saturday night spotlight. The British presenter and comedian will host an upcoming episode of Saturday Night Live UK on September 26, 2026, with singer Rachel Chinouriri joining the show as musical guest.
Dimoldenberg has built a name for herself with Chicken Shop Date, the deadpan interview series that puts celebrities through deliberately awkward dates while she maintains an almost unnervingly straight face. What started as an online project has turned her into one of Britain’s most recognisable entertainment personalities.
Her style is a particular kind of controlled chaos. She doesn’t need to shout for attention. The pauses, uncomfortable silences and deliberately awkward questions do the work, giving her interviews a tone that is now instantly recognisable.
Taking the Saturday Night Live UK hosting chair gives Dimoldenberg a different stage to work with. Rather than controlling a one-on-one conversation, she’ll be front and centre in a live sketch-comedy format, with the pressure of keeping things moving in real time.
Rachel Chinouriri will provide the music for the September 26 episode. The London-born singer-songwriter broke through with her 2024 debut album What a Devastating Turn of Events, which earned widespread attention for its mix of indie pop, soul and alternative influences.
For Dimoldenberg, the appearance marks another step from internet cult favourite to mainstream television figure. Her career has always been built around making celebrities uncomfortable while remaining completely composed herself. Saturday night television should give her plenty of room to reverse the arrangement.
Celebrity Hot Chicks Influencers Television
Last modified: September 22, 2026
