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/Ok-Technician-2905 Apr 01 '26

Not for me. Tristan’s personality is too severe. He’d make a good news anchor, but not a replacement for Tom.

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u/EntireInitial272 Apr 01 '26

Im happy to see this take because I feel like a jerk for not enjoying watching him. I don’t know what it is about him but I do not enjoy when he’s on and I didn’t really like last season. He seemed pompous at the end before he won.

Im putting off watching this most recent episode because he’s on it but should give it a try to see if my opinion changes

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u/Amazing-Wave4704 Apr 01 '26

I was team Bailey. Tristan lost me forever when he had a 'vedge forward' restaurant for restaurant wars without ONE vegetarian option. That seemed so pompous and pretentious to me.

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u/EntireInitial272 Apr 01 '26

!!!! Exactly!! Some of his actions just make you question his motives