Tiny Chef leaves internet in tears with heartbreaking video after show's 'unexpected' axe

It's the end of an era for Tiny Chef, as character announced the cancellation of his Nickelodeon show, The Tiny Chef Show, in a heartbreaking video.

The viral clip has left the internet in tears - even those who had never even heard of Tiny Chef. Before landing their own show on Nickelodeon three years ago, Tiny Chef began on clips on Instagram - and the social media world are now rallying around him.

Fans were left in tears after watching Tiny Chef, voiced by Matt Hutchinson, answering a phone call from Nickelodeon. "Cancelled? What do you mean cancelled?," he says. "But I have ideas that'll blow your minds."

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"But we won an Emmy," he adds, with tears in his eyes as he tries to save the show. However, it becomes evident there's nothing he can do later on in the video. "I understand," he says wiping away tears. "I love you too, bye."

The heartbreaking video has gone viral on X, formerly known as Twitter, with those who had never even heard of the character shedding a tear.

One heartbroken user penned: "How did they make me care about this character despite never seeing a single episode," while another wrote: "I've never heard of you Tiny Chef... but I weep genuine tears for you."

"I've only known Tiny Chef for a minute and 16 seconds but I'm prepared to fight for him, Nickelodeon, you must pay," said a third, as another gutted fan penned: "Ohhh Cheffy, seeing you cry has broken my heart…"

"STOP I'M CRYING!" exclaimed another, with another echoing: "I'm ngl, I haven't watched this full video because I'm afraid I'll cry."

The show aired on Nickelodeon for two seasons, winning an Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Preschool Animated Program.

Announcing the cancellation, the show creators said it was "very unexpected" as they thanked fans for their support.

"Tiny chefs cooking show has officially been cancelled (very unexpected)," they wrote on Instagram.

"We want to thank @nickelodeon for giving Chef two blamazing seasons and all the besties he made there. Chef wouldn’t want anyone to blame his friends over there, he’s just deeply sad he doesn’t get to continue hosting a show he adores.

"Please let cheffy know how much he means to you in the comments he’s really feelin this one."

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