Padma Lakshmi announces she is leaving Top Chef
Padma Lakshmi announced via Instagram and Twitter on June 3rd that she is leaving Top Chef after 17 years.
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- Padma Lakshmi (@PadmaLakshmi) June 2, 2023
"After much soul searching, I have made the difficult decision to leave Top Chef.
Having completed a glorious 20th season as host and executive producer, I am extremely proud to have been part of building such a successful show and of the impact it has had in the worlds of television and food.
After 17 years, many of the cast and crew are like family to me and I will miss working alongside them dearly. I feel it's time to move on and need to make space for Taste the Nation, my books and other creative pursuits.
I am deeply thankful to all of you for so many years of love and support.
Sincerely, Padma"
Padma is the second to host Top Chef, having taken over hosting duties from Katie Lee after the first season.
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Honestly, I was pretty shocked when this showed up on my feed. Can Top Chef go on without Padma, ONTD? Who should replace her?
pic.twitter.com/oGm8y49oTH
- Padma Lakshmi (@PadmaLakshmi) June 2, 2023
"After much soul searching, I have made the difficult decision to leave Top Chef.
Having completed a glorious 20th season as host and executive producer, I am extremely proud to have been part of building such a successful show and of the impact it has had in the worlds of television and food.
After 17 years, many of the cast and crew are like family to me and I will miss working alongside them dearly. I feel it's time to move on and need to make space for Taste the Nation, my books and other creative pursuits.
I am deeply thankful to all of you for so many years of love and support.
Sincerely, Padma"
Padma is the second to host Top Chef, having taken over hosting duties from Katie Lee after the first season.
source
Honestly, I was pretty shocked when this showed up on my feed. Can Top Chef go on without Padma, ONTD? Who should replace her?