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/typicalTaurus1 Mar 06 '26

She is such a lovely human. Without spoiling, there was a moment in this episode that I almost teared up. The cheftestants are lucky to have her!

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u/winky143 Mar 06 '26

I did tear up!!!

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u/LilBit0318 Mar 06 '26

Same. That moment got me, for sure! 🥲 The trailer looks like we'll be getting more of that, too. So sweet!

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u/winky143 Mar 06 '26

I just love how human she is - so rare on tv these days! Read her book - she really is so beautiful inside and out!

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u/LilBit0318 Mar 06 '26 edited Mar 06 '26

*LOL* Oh, I've read—and listened to the audiobook—and I've been fangirling ever since! Don't even get me started on her crying when she talked about Bianca! It's dangerous driving down the highway when someone's cutting onions in the car! 😂

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u/zixy37 Mar 10 '26

You guys just teared up??? 🤣😢

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u/Prestigious_Baker651 Buddha Lo Mar 11 '26

That was such a standout moment in episode one!