Nickelodeon may have canceled The Tiny Chef Show, but fans aren’t letting the little guy go down without a fight. As of June 27, 2025, the show’s creators have raised over $500,000 in crowdfunding to keep the Emmy-winning stop-motion series cooking.
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The Show Was Canceled June 24, 2025: Nickelodeon pulled the plug after three seasons and an Emmy win, citing low viewership and new IP priorities.
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Internet Backlash Fueled a Crowdfunding Boom: Viral fan support and trending hashtags helped the creators raise over $500,000 to revive the show.
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The Creators Plan to Go Independent: With network backing gone, Tiny Chef may find new life on streaming or as a fan-funded series.
What’s The Tiny Chef Show? A Recipe for Popularity
Premiering on September 9, 2022, The Tiny Chef Show is a quirky hybrid of stop-motion animation and live-action, created by Rachel Larsen, Ozlem “Ozi” Akturk, and Adam Reid. The star? A tiny mouse-sized chef who whips up “weshipees” like avocado sushi with charm, humor, and a big heart.
Featuring guest voices like RuPaul and Amy Sedaris, the series won the 2023 Emmy for Outstanding Children’s Series and wrapped three seasons with 41 episodes. Its handmade aesthetic and earnest storytelling struck a chord with audiences of all ages.
Cancellation Drama: Nickelodeon’s Tough Call
Despite its critical success, Nickelodeon canceled The Tiny Chef Show on June 24, 2025. A viral video showed Tiny Chef tearfully taking the call, with creators revealing the decision stemmed from low ratings and a shift in focus to new intellectual property.
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Nick had renewed the show for a second season in November 2023, which premiered later that month. But even the momentum of a third season and Emmy buzz wasn’t enough to save it.
Internet Reaction: A Tidal Wave of Support
Fans took to social media under the hashtag #JusticeForTinyChef, turning the cancellation into a trending topic. X users shared GIFs of Tiny dancing and crying, while creators posted a heartfelt plea encouraging support.
Posts like @ToonHive’s June 25 message confirmed the show’s end, and @SouthDallasFoodie’s viral tweet, “Justice for Tiny Chef,” helped galvanize the movement. The Express Tribune noted the response as a “viral wave of support.”
Crowdfunding Success: A Recipe for Revival
In the wake of the cancellation, the show’s creators launched a crowdfunding campaign via Venmo, PayPal, and fan club memberships. By June 27, 2025, at 9:02 PM EDT, donations had topped $500,000.
The creators plan to use the funds to independently produce new episodes, keeping the spirit of Tiny Chef alive without network oversight. Whether through YouTube, streaming, or grassroots distribution, the fan-fueled effort has kept the pilot light on.
What’s Next: A Tiny Triumph?
The Tiny Chef team isn’t backing down. With a fan-funded war chest and a viral wave of support, the show may cook up a new home soon. Independent production is on the table, and streaming platforms could be next.
This tiny titan isn’t done yet—his Emmy, loyal fanbase, and $500K in support say there’s plenty of fuel left in the oven.
Sources
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Dexerto, “Tiny Chef Creators Reveal Why Nickelodeon Canceled Beloved Show Despite Emmy Win,” June 26, 2025
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Wikipedia, “The Tiny Chef Show,” accessed June 27, 2025
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@ToonHive, Post ID: 1934042169033228538, June 25, 2025
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The Express Tribune, “Tiny Chef meltdown on cancellation sparks viral fan reactions and online crowdfunding effort,” June 25, 2025
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@SouthDallasFoodie, Post ID: (referenced in Express Tribune), June 25, 2025
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