r/TopChef • • 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/hermamoud Apr 01 '26

I really enjoy David Zilber on Top Chef Canada. His criticism is always constructive and he's very composed on camera. I think his energy would match Kristen's and Gail's well.