Padma Lakshmi quitting ‘Top Chef’ after 17 years following ‘difficult soul searching’
Padma Lakshmi is leaving ‘Top Chef’ after 19 seasons and 17 years on the cookery contest show. The 52-year-old TV personality, who has starred on the series since its 2006 second season, said her decision was “difficult” but she feels it is time to leave. She said in a statement on Friday (02.06.23) posted on her Instagram Stories: “After much soul searching, I have made the difficult decision to leave ‘Top Chef’. “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...