US EditionPadma Lakshmi to depart 'Top Chef' after 17 years
- Padma Lakshmi, after 19 seasons of hosting and judging on Bravo's "Top Chef," has announced her departure from the show to make space for her other creative pursuits, including her television series "Taste the Nation" and her books.
- Lakshmi has been praised for bringing grace and humor to the reality competition series and has received 13 Emmy nominations for her work on the show.
- No replacement for Lakshmi has been named, and officials at NBC Universal and Magical Elves have expressed gratitude for her work on the show while suggesting that they plan to continue the program.
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Padma Lakshmi announces her departure from ‘Top Chef’
By Megan Thomas, CNN (CNN) — Utensils down. After 17 years and 20 seasons, Padma Lakshmi has announced she will step aside as host and judge of the cooking competition series, “Top Chef.” “After much soul searching, I have made the difficult decision to leave Top Chef,” Lakshmi wrote in an Instagram post on Friday. “Having completed a glorious 20th season as host and executive producer, I am extremely proud to have been part of building such a s…
Here's why Padma Lakshmi is quitting 'Top Chef': Host made 'difficult decision' after 'much soul searching'
Why is Padma Lakshmi quitting 'Top Chef'? Host made 'difficult decision' after 'much soul searching' LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Padma Lakshmi has left an indelible mark on the realms of cooking shows and food documentaries. For years, her name has been inseparable from all things gastronomy, captivating audiences with her expertise and charisma. However, to the dismay of her ardent followers, Lakshmi recently took to social media to deliver a poi…
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