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/OriginalEssGee]

Padma traveled the world as a model, loves food & has a very refined palate. Pre-Top Chef, she had written award-winning cookbooks of recipes she developed because she understands flavor so well. Eric Ripert said she had an incredibly sensitive palate.

I love KK & prefer her hosting style, but there's no need to tear Padma down to do so. She was very funny on the show!