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Padma Lakshmi Announces She’s Leaving ‘Top Chef’ After 17 Years: ‘Time to Move On’

By Jonah Wardell

When Padma Lakshmi first appeared on Top Chef Season 2, her presence was received generally well. She knew her stuff and brought welcome and helpful advice to every contestant.

But what we didn’t realize at the time was just how much of a legend Padma would become. The woman is an Emmy-nominated personality and helped Top Chef as…

Jonah Wardell
Jonah Wardell

Jonah Wardell has been writing about reality TV since his senior year of college at the University of Utah, where he graduated with a degree in English. As a kid, Jonah grew up watching competition shows with his parents, including Dancing with the Stars and America's Got Talent. Those viewing experiences evolved into a fanaticism with all TV, including the Housewives and Below Deck franchises.

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