It’s the end of an era at Bravo.Padma Lakshmiis leavingTop Chefafter 17 years as its host.
Lakshmi has hostedTop Chefsince its second season, which premiered in 2006, often alongside celebrity chef Tom Colicchio.
She has earned four Emmy nominations for Outstanding Reality Host for her work on the series.
Padma Lakshmi on ‘Top Chef’.David Moir/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
“Her impact on the Emmy-, James Beard, and Critics' Choice Awardwinning series is undeniable.
Lakshmi has embarked on other culinary ventures in recent years,writing booksand hosting the Hulu seriesTaste the Nation.
She cited these projects as reasons for bidding farewell to her beloved Bravo series.
