Lakshmi previously announced she was leaving the reality competition series after 17 years.
“I’m truly honored to be a part of this iconic season.
It was the ultimate competition.”
Padma Lakshmi’s final episode of ‘Top Chef’.Fred Jagueneau/Bravo
In addition toTop Chef, Lakshmi haswritten booksand launched the Hulu food seriesTaste the Nationin 2020.
Finalists on ‘Top Chef: World All-Stars’ season finale.Fred Jagueneau/Bravo
