After what she called a "glorious 20th season," Padma Lakshmi is leaving the Bravo cooking show "Top Chef." "After much soul searching, I have made the difficult decision to leave 'Top Chef,'" the ...

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By Mikey O'Connell TV Features Editor Padma Lakshmi has packed her own proverbial knives. The longtime host of Top Chef announced on Friday that she’s leaving the Bravo competition after 19 seasons.