Lakshmi announced on Twitter that she will be leaving the hit cooking show ahead of its 21st season
The longtime host and producer Padma Lakshmi has announced that she will be exiting the Top Chef kitchen ahead of the hit cooking show’s 21st season.
Lakshmi announced the news on Twitter and Instagram on Friday, saying that she had made the decision “after much soul searching”.
“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,” the TV star, model and author wrote.
“After 17 years, many of the cast and crew are like family to me and I will miss working alongside them dearly.
