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Emotional 'Tiny Chef Show' Cancellation Spurs Crowdfunding Campaign

The creators of the Emmy-winning preschool series have launched a fan funding campaign in response to a viral video announcing its cancellation.

Tiny Chef reacting to being canceled
The green tiny chef character wearing a chef's hat and taking a phone call.

Overview

  • Nickelodeon unexpectedly canceled The Tiny Chef Show in June 2025 after three seasons on the air.
  • Creators Rachel Larsen, Ozlem Akturk and Adam Reid released a 76-second stop-motion clip showing Tiny Chef’s tearful reaction to the news, which quickly went viral.
  • The preschool series, produced with Imagine Entertainment and Tiny Chef Productions, won two Children’s and Family Emmy awards and featured voices like RuPaul, Rebel Wilson and Alan Cumming.
  • To continue the show independently, the team has opened a fan “Cwub” for donations via Venmo and PayPal and is encouraging subscriptions to its YouTube channel.
  • Supporters have rallied online under #SaveTinyChef, donating and sharing clips to keep the character’s journey alive.