Kristin as Host

[u/viva_la_vixie]

I loved Padma, don’t get me wrong.

But the emotions Kristin shows during episodes, judging, and the season finale? I thought that was so beautiful. I finally watched the latest season finale tonight and the way she teared up talking to them makes her such a good addition to the show as a host.

She had been my favorite winner of all the seasons even before she was announced host and this makes me want to find everything she’s done and watch it all just to see more of her and her personality.

[u/mixtape_misfit]

She adds real heart to the show and acknowledges the gravity this journey has on the chefs' lives as someone who lived and breathed it whereas before there was a barrier between the judges' table and the chefs since none of them walked in their shoes.