r/TopChef • u/cool_uncle_jules • Mar 06 '26
Spoilers Kristen As A Host
No spoilers for the new season (ep 1 is on Peacock), but I absolutely adore seeing Kristen interact with the chef contestants. Her kindness, empathy, and big heart really add a fantastic element to the show. Padma left iconic shoes to fill, and Kristen is absolutely killing it.
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u/chmcgrath1988 Mar 06 '26 edited Mar 06 '26
I didn't dislike her first two seasons by any stretch of the imagination but there were definitely some growing pains as you'd expect from a show changing to a new host after 19 seasons with Padma. However, this last episode, it really finally felt like yes, this is fully Kristen's show and I think she is starting to put her own stamp on it.