Padma Lakshmi to leave "Top Chef" after 17 years
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Padma Lakshmi announced Friday that she will leave "Top Chef" after 17 years and 19 seasons as the show's host.
Lakshmi, an activist and author who also served as an executive producer on the show, announced the news in an Instagram post.
"After much soul searching, I have made the difficult decision to leave Top Chef," Lakshmi wrote. "Having completed a glorious 20th season as host and executive producer, I am extremely proud to have been part of building such a successful show and of the impact it has had in the worlds of television and food."
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