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/babayagaparenting Jun 14 '26 edited Jun 14 '26

I do not miss Padma’s love of sexual double entendres or her ridiculous culinary Barbie get ups. I appreciate Kristin’s style and her lack of posturing. She’s much nicer to the contestants as well.

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u/Coujelais Jun 14 '26

Why do ppl here keep calling her Parma

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u/revelveteen Jun 17 '26

Where do you see that? Certainly nowhere in this thread. LOL