Amelia Dimoldenberg Returns As Academy’s Official Social Media Ambassador
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- Published on Monday, 26 January 2026 11:59
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British comedian, broadcaster and producer Amelia Dimoldenberg will return as the 98th Oscars® Social Media Ambassador and Red Carpet Correspondent, set to air live March 15, at 7 P.M. ET/4 P.M. PT, on ABC and Hulu.
Dimoldenberg previously served in this role for the 96th and 97th Oscars seasons. In this capacity, she will participate in multiple key events throughout the awards season, culminating in interviews with nominees and talent on the Oscars red carpet for the third consecutive year.
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The Oscars will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, with the official live red carpet show airing at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.
"We are delighted to welcome Amelia back as our Social Media Ambassador and Red Carpet Correspondent, offering viewers worldwide an exclusive glimpse into the Oscars," said Academy Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Jennifer Davidson. "Amelia's vibrant personality and engaging interviews continue to resonate with audiences, and we are excited for her to share her experiences this Oscars season with fans."
"I'm thrilled to be hosting the Oscars red carpet for the third year running. It's an honor to experience the magic of the night up close, especially as a true film lover. I can't wait to speak to Hollywood's brightest stars and ask them some very important questions!" said Amelia Dimoldenberg.
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Aside from her red carpet reporting, Dimoldenberg is well known for creating and hosting the series "Chicken Shop Date" in which she conducts interviews with global actors, musicians, athletes and pop-culture figures. The popular YouTube talk show, which Dimoldenberg began in 2014, is produced under the banner of her company, Dimz Inc., as is her red carpet reporting, various branded commissions, and most recently, "Passenger Princess," an original series in partnership with F1. The company is also behind Dimz Inc. Academy, a free, week-long creative experience consisting of daily hands-on workshops for young professionals who want to break into the world of digital media, which held its inaugural program in the U.K. in 2025. Across disciplines, Dimoldenberg's impact is wide reaching; in numbers, her YouTube channel has amassed 3.3 million subscribers, 981 million views and 33.6 million hours of content watched, and she boasts a combined following of 16 million across all platforms.
The 98th Oscars® will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby®® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC, streamed live on Hulu and airs live in more than 200 territories worldwide.
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