Padma Lakshmi may have left Top Chef, but her love for the show remains strong as Kristen Kish steps into the spotlight.

Kristen Kish is back to host Top Chef Season 22 ... being able to retreat at home with the one person that I want to be with truly is my favorite place to be." ...

Padma Lakshmi’s farewell left big shoes to fill in Top Chef, but Kristen Kish stepped in with confidence, charm, and a fresh ...

Still, Kish put a lot of pressure on herself. “I did a lot of therapy work to try to get my mind in the best, healthiest place,” she says. “[Thinking of] all the chefs walking in and seeing ...

During an interview with The New York Times, Kish shared her nerves about taking Lakshmi’s place. “I know my job is to simply be me,” she told the outlet while on set of the show ...

Kish added that she and Dusic ... "The way I want my home set up is just like a kitchen - everything has its place," she said. "Things are placed where they need to go as I develop muscle memories.