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Top Chef's Kristen Kish Had Some 'Doubt' About Replacing Padma Lakshmi
Kristen Kish knew she had ‘big shoes to fill’ when accepting the job of ‘Top Chef’ host following Padma Lakshmi’s departure
Kish, who has appeared on various cooking shows and also hosts National Geographic’s Restaurants at the End of the World, was thrilled to fill Lakshmi’s seat at judges table. Lakshmi, who decided to leave Top Chef to focus more on her “personal life,” congratulated Kish, writing via X, “I’m so proud of you @KristenLKish and am over the moon that you’ll be taking over for me on @BravoTopChef !!! Season 21 of the culinary competition series sees 15 hopefuls compete in Quickfire and Elimination challenges in Wisconsin for the title of Top Chef and the $250,000 prize.
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