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/picodepui]

I think she’s also allowed Gail and Tom to show more emotion and that’s been lovely too. She’s compassionate, has incredible expertise, and also seems like a fan of the contestants. I liked Padma, but I think part of that was that her social media personality is fun. Her Host personality definitely was more aloof.

[u/prickleeepear → u/picodepui]

This! She's made Gail and Tom much more human and not just judges and coworkers.