I’m known as the ‘Chip Shop Diva’ – I’m so glam when serving saveloys that now I’ve landed my own modelling contract
SHE first became an internet sensation after being captured looking glamorous whilst serving fish and chips.
And now 20-year-old Destiny Harold, also known as the ‘Chip Shop Diva’, has landed herself a huge modelling gig.
The blonde stunner, from Worcestershire, has been working at at Merchants Fish and Chips since the age of 16 – however, it wasn’t until recently that Destiny gained overnight social media fame for her glam appearance and nonchalant manner serving foodies.
The eatery began its TikTok journey last year and initially focused on food-related content – that is, until Destiny stepped in and was featured in a video in October, 2024.
Just ten days later, the video where the young woman was captured working had gained close to an astronomical 28million views.
The chip shop diva has gone viral for several reasons, including her friendly personality, as well as her ”hmmm” at the end of each clip.
Although the interactions are scripted and sees Destiny ”role-playing” with social media lad named Mitch, the videos feel spontaneous and authentic.
Each clip typically starts with the customer asking “Hi, can I get..” before ordering such things as a large haddock meal.
After dishing up the scrumptious dish, chip shop diva asks “Do you want any salt and vinegar?” with the reply always being “Lots of salt and lots of vinegar”.
In another video, the food lover is seen approaching the counter saying: “Hi, can I order…” before glam Destiny interrupts.
She says: “Oh no, not you again. Oh, have you not had enough of fish and chips yet?
He replies: “Guess what I’m back for today?”
Chip shop diva goes on: “Fish and chips?”
The lad then says: “Yes please, can I get some fish and chips if that’s alright please?”
As she gets his order ready she adds: “I’m not even gonna ask if you’re having a good day.
“I know what the answer will be.”
She continues: “Let me guess, plenty of salt, plenty of vinegar.”
He replies: “Yep, you got it, plenty of salt, plenty of vinegar. Perfect, perfect.”
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Cashback websites– TopCashback and Quidco will pay you to order your takeaway through them. They’re paid by retailers for every click that comes to their website from the cashback site, which eventually trickles down to you. So you’ll get cashback on orders placed through them.
Discount codes – Check sites like VoucherCodes for any discount codes you can use to get money off your order.
Buy it from the shops – Okay, it might not taste exactly the same but you’ll save the most money by picking up your favourite dish from your local supermarket.
Student discounts – If you’re in full-time education or a member of the National Students Union then you may be able to get a discount of up to 15 per cent off the bill. It’s always worth asking before you place your order.
The tongue-in-cheek clips have earnt both the shop and the 20-year-old a massive fanbase on social media – and now a mega beauty brand has picked up on the rising sensation.
Rimmel London have joined forces with Merchants in order to ”celebrate bold self-expression in unexpected ways” with Destiny at the front and centre of their campaign.
The collab will spotlight Rimmel’s ”must-have” Oh My Gloss! Lip Oil, that promises a juicy and shiny pout for a little over £6.
In a series of content created with the charming diva, the collaboration will give followers exclusive behind-the-scenes access at Merchant’s Fish & Chips and Rimmel’s products.
Looks like the chip shop is just about to get a little bit more glam!
Off the back of the incredible success, the young woman has started to post on her own personal TikTok page where she’s posted a much-awaited hair clip tutorial – which has amassed 2million views.
Now with the Rimmel collaboration here it looks like Destiny is on the course of becoming one of the most exciting social media personalities in the next year.
What have TikTok users said about the chip shop employee?
The internet sensation has become a firm favourite for many, including one fan who said: “divas serving fish and chips with a side of ATTITUDE.”
Another said: “Thr “hmmm” at the end keeping to tradition!”
One more wrote: “Queen is feeling sassy today.”
Viewers have also expressed their desire to see the “very polite and very professional” worker make it onto mainstream TV, with one hoping to follow her journey on I’m A Celeb.