She's packing her knives and going. Padma Lakshmi has announced she's stepping down as host of "Top Chef" after 17 years, a "difficult decision" she reached after "much soul searching." ...

In her new life after “Top Chef,” the series’ longtime former host Padma Lakshmi is attempting to cross over into a creative endeavor separate from fine dining and hosting — stand-up comedy.

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Padma Lakshmi is an Indian TV host, author, producer, model and activist. She rose to fame in 2006 as the host of Bravo's Top Chef, which has earned her 12 Emmy nominations. Lakshmi also hosted ...

Padma Lakshmi is the mom of 14-year-old daughter Krishna. ET chats with Tom Colicchio and Kristen Kish about the new season of ‘Top Chef,’ which premieres March 20 on Bravo. Kish is the winner ...

women at every stage of life. Prior to her 17-year role as a host, judge and executive producer of Top Chef, Padma Lakshmi got her ... [+] start as a lingerie model. Throughout her years of ...