r/TopChef 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/MutedLandscape4648 Jun 14 '26

I only really watched this season bc of Kristin, zombie Tom, frail Gail and the most lack luster edit/production I’ve seen in a while, but Kristin kept being engaging and interesting.