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Padma Lakshmi Admits It's ‘A Little Odd’ to Watch ‘Top Chef’ After Her Exit


Padma Lakshmi called it 'a little odd' watching new episodes of 'Top Chef' after she departed the Bravo series

Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images“I watched the first couple of episodes and it was a little odd,” Lakshmi, 53, told Us Weekly exclusively at the Gold Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 11. Lakshmi showed her support for Kristen Kish, who replaced her as the host, adding, “It’s a house I helped build, and I want them to succeed. “Having completed a glorious 20th season as host and executive producer, I am extremely proud to have been part of building such a successful show and of the impact it has had in the worlds of television and food.

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