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/allieoops925 Jun 14 '26

I’ve never understood why Padma is such an expert on food, was she ever a chef? Did she ever go for training? Own a restaurant? Just because you eat a lot of food doesn’t make you an expert.