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UK hip-hop favourite Loyle Carner is trading the stage for a side of fries as he prepares to appear on the hugely popular YouTube series ‘Chicken Shop Date’, the quirky, deadpan dating show that has hosted some of the biggest names in music and film.
Hosted by the unflappably awkward Amelia Dimoldenberg, Chicken Shop Date is known for its hilariously dry interviews conducted over bargain bucket chicken meals. The format, part parody and part cultural phenomenon, has racked up millions of views and featured the likes of Billie Eilish, Ed Sheeran, Jack Harlow, and even Andrew Garfield.
Now, it’s Loyle Carner’s turn to step into the spotlight, or rather, the fluorescent lighting of a London chicken shop.
The Hate Club rapper, praised for his emotionally honest lyricism and outspoken views on identity, mental health, and race, is a surprising but exciting addition to the show’s guest list. His thoughtful persona and grounded nature promise a very different kind of Chicken Shop Date, though fans are still hoping for at least a few awkward silences, flirtatious eye-rolls, and Amelia’s signature one-liners.
A short teaser for the episode has already been released, showing the rapper looking both amused and confused as Amelia opens with: “So… do you usually get emotional before ordering wings?”
Loyle responds with a smirk: “Depends how spicy they are.”
Fans have flooded the comments section with excitement, with many praising the casting as a “match made in chicken heaven.” Some even joked that if Loyle doesn’t leave with a girlfriend, he should at least get a record deal with Amelia.
The episode is set to drop this Friday on YouTube, with early buzz suggesting it could become one of the show’s most-watched to date.
For Loyle, who recently wrapped a sold-out UK tour and is rumoured to be working on new music, the Chicken Shop cameo is another nod to his growing mainstream appeal, all without compromising the introspective, authentic style that’s made him a critical darling.
So whether you're here for the flirting, the fries, or the fire questions, this is one Chicken Shop Date you won’t want to miss.
