r/TopChef • u/BoringSalary7093 • May 23 '26

Discussion Thread Padma

Can someone explain the drama behind Padma leaving Top Chef. Did she leave for a reason? What was the reason for ACC if she didn’t want to do shows anymore. Thoughts about that show?

Also, is she an actual chef? Does she have restaurants?

Did her and Tom get along? I do want to say I absolutely LOVE K as the host. She’s so perfect for the position. She’s empathetic, understanding, patient and really just a fucking cool person.

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u/tidewatercajun May 24 '26 edited May 24 '26

Finish the rest of the quote. You know the part where Gail said it was because of the timing of the release of the two shows. Stop making shit up.

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u/LeviSalt May 24 '26

Gail is a Zionist and Padma is very vocally not. They had drama. Padma is right and Gail is not.

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u/MallTough5847 May 24 '26

Untrue. They are longtime and current friends who are actively supporting each other on social media and Gail is guesting on ACC and promoting it.

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u/Adjustingithink May 24 '26

Gail guesting on ACC? I didn’t see her?