‘Top Chef’ Is ‘Always Changing’—But Never Like This

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As “Top Chef” wraps up its biggest season yet, host Padma Lakshmi is leaving. What does the future hold for TV’s most elite cooking competition? And who could ever replace her?

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Published Jun. 8 2023 5:01AM EDT

LOS ANGELES—When Tom Colicchio walks into his restaurant Craft on a recent Monday night, he keeps his head down and strides directly into the kitchen.

Matt Wilstein

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‘Top Chef’ Is ‘Always Changing’—But Never Like This

As “Top Chef” wraps up its biggest season yet, host Padma Lakshmi is leaving. What does the future hold for TV’s most elite cooking competition? And who could ever replace her?

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