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[ad_1] Padma Lakshmi on turning pain into power Padma Lakshmi on turning pain into power 07:52 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

[ad_1] A new chef is sharpening their knives to host the next season of "Top Chef." And this time, it's someone who has already been through the heat of the popular cooking competition — season 10 winner Kristen Kish. Kish, who was crowned "Top Chef" champion in 2013, is replacing the show's longtime host, author and activist Padma Lakshmi, who announced in June that she was leaving the competition after 17 years and 19 seasons. Bravo announced the news in a press release Tuesday. In a video she posted to Instagram, the chef said she is excited to return to the show that launched her career as a public figure, adding that it feels like a "full-circle moment" and a "homecoming." FILE -- Chef Kristen Kish attends The (RED) Supper on June 2, 2016, in New York City. Noam Galai / Getty Images "Top Chef is w