Padma Lakshmi

TV Icon Reveals Big Problem With Show That Made Her Famous

Padma Lakshmi explained that she wanted to avoid “inhumane” gimmicks featured on certain other food reality shows.

Meera Navlakha

‘Foodie Beyoncé’ Is Ready for Her First Emmy Award

Three years after leaving “Top Chef,” the popular host returned with a new culinary competition, this time on her terms.

Kevin Fallon

FOR THE RECORD

‘Top Chef’ Host Addresses Rumors She’s Dating Female Winner

Padma Lakshmi sparked rumors she was dating Melissa King in November.

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

A photo illustration of Kristen Kish, Tom Colicchio, and Gail Simmons with contestants from Top Chef

KNIVES OUT

How ‘Top Chef’ Navigated Its Biggest Change in 21 Seasons

Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons, and new host Kristen Kish talk with Obsessed about how the series dealt with the departure of Padma Lakshmi, a new start, and heading to the Midwest.

Kevin Fallon

Photo still of Daniel Jacobs, Charly Pierre, Danny Garcia, Kaleena Bliss, and Manuel Barella Lopez in Top Chef

KNIVES OUT

A New ‘Top Chef’ Is Here to Make Everything in Life Better

The best reality competition on TV enters a new era with a new host, and is still as good as it’s ever been.

Kevin Fallon

A photo illustration of Jeremy Allen White, Dominique Fishback, Nathan Fielder, and Adjani Salmon

YEAR IN REVIEW

The 23 Best TV Shows of 2023

From an assassin-turned-actor facing his comeuppance and two Housewives’ sojourn at Crappie Lake, our Obsessed critics look back at their favorite shows of the year.

Kevin Fallon