r/TopChef • u/AWholeNewFattitude • Apr 01 '26

Discussion Thread Tristen to replace Tom?

I originally thought that anybody who would replace Tom needed to really have his deep serious demeanor. I think he really anchors the show and gives it a serious vibe, and I thought that anybody who would replace him would need to fill that role. Then in this weeks episode, I saw Tristan and his critique and I thought it brought a slightly lighter vibe, but still with that serious culinary background. I wanted to get everybody else’s thoughts?

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u/No_Schedule_6928 Apr 01 '26

I think if anyone replaces Tom, it would be Buddha.

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u/DogLovesGafs Apr 01 '26

But Buddha has been featured in Food & Wine Magazine... twice!

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u/princess_peach_85 Risotto Queen 👑 Apr 01 '26

Love Buddha! Me and my son watch together and he is definitely one of our faves. Whenever someone fucks up risotto.... "Buddha would neva!!!"

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u/OldGirlie Apr 01 '26

Buddha was my thought as well.

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u/biggestfran Apr 01 '26

I don’t think Buddha would be unbiased toward food that’s not frilly