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Lakshmi Proud as Kish Shines on Top Chef
6 May
Summary
- Lakshmi feels Kish is like a little sister and is proud of her.
- Kish, a former Top Chef contestant, now hosts the show.
- Lakshmi is also focused on her new show, America's Culinary Cup.
Padma Lakshmi has shared her excitement and pride for Kristen Kish, who succeeded her as the host of Top Chef. Lakshmi described Kish, a former contestant from season 10, as like a "little sister" and expressed confidence in her blossoming career.
Lakshmi highlighted that Kish's experience as a contestant allows her to bring a unique empathy to the hosting role, something she herself could not offer. She looks back fondly on her time with Top Chef, viewing it as a legacy she helped create.
Currently, Lakshmi is celebrating the success of her new show, America's Culinary Cup, on CBS. She was initially unsure about returning to the competition genre but was motivated by the opportunity to build a new series from scratch.
America's Culinary Cup features 16 elite chefs and offers a record-breaking $1 million prize. Lakshmi aimed to create a competition where the focus is solely on cooking, by providing chefs with all necessary resources and eliminating gimmicks.
