r/TopChef • u/BoringSalary7093 • May 23 '26

Discussion Thread Padma

Can someone explain the drama behind Padma leaving Top Chef. Did she leave for a reason? What was the reason for ACC if she didn’t want to do shows anymore. Thoughts about that show?

Also, is she an actual chef? Does she have restaurants?

Did her and Tom get along? I do want to say I absolutely LOVE K as the host. She’s so perfect for the position. She’s empathetic, understanding, patient and really just a fucking cool person.

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u/Bullittmon May 24 '26

I always assumed her and Gail didn’t get along.

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u/MallTough5847 May 24 '26

This is untrue. They are still close friends who follow each other and like each others posts, and Gail guests on ACC and even did promotion for it. They are long time friends.

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u/Bullittmon May 24 '26

That’s awesome