Padma Lakshmi announced that she is leaving TopChef after 17 years as host and dished about the reason behind her exit.
, my books and other creative pursuits,” she wrote. “I am deeply thankful to all of you for so many years of love and support. Sincerely, Padma.
”Lakshmi — who shares daughter Krishna, 13, with ex‘s departure from the show after its inaugural season. The cookbook author has earned four Emmy nominations for her hosting work, most recently in 2022. (She lost to
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