There was a collective "nooooo!" heard 'round the internet in early June of 2022 when Padma Lakshmi announced she would no longer be the host of "Top Chef." Lakshmi hosted the highly-rated reality ...

women at every stage of life. Prior to her 17-year role as a host, judge and executive producer of Top Chef, Padma Lakshmi got her ... [+] start as a lingerie model. Throughout her years of ...

You know, I look OK now!” Padma Lakshmi made her Pirelli Calendar debut for its 51st edition. 2025 Pirelli Calendar by Ethan James Green The former "Top Chef" host bared it all in a gauzy sheer ...

Padma Lakshmi's post-Top Chef career may veer further into comedy, as the popular former host of the hit reality competition show shops around a comedy series script and continues to host her ...

Padma Lakshmi Was Adamant About Not Photoshopping Her Stretch Marks and Scar in New Lingerie Ads (Exclusive) Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on ...

Padma Lakshmi is ... the host of Bravo's "Top Chef," where she continues to serve as both host and judge. The show has earned multiple Emmy nominations, with Lakshmi becoming a respected culinary ...

Padma Lakshmi has hosted 16 Top Chef seasons, amounting to over 200 episodes. In addition to being the most recognizable face from the Emmy-winning reality show, she also launched her Hulu series ...

Padma Lakshmi has tried thousands of dishes during her 17 years on "Top Chef," and they come with plenty of calories. Lakshmi recently revealed on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" that she eats up to 9,000 ...

Learn more Top Chef is back, and Season 21 features a series-defining shake-up: no Padma Lakshmi. Fortunately, the Bravo series has found a new host in Kristen Kish. Keep reading to learn ...