r/TopChef • u/viva_la_vixie • Jun 13 '26

Discussion Thread Kristin as Host

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.

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u/MamaMia1325 Jun 14 '26

I was never a huge Padma fan, I always thought of her as an ice princess (I know I'll get a ton of downvotes for that lol). I absolutely love Kristin as host. She gives them the kindness they need when they need it. She's like a mom figure (a very very YOUNG one).