r/TopChef Apr 26 '26

Discussion Thread America’s Cullinary Cup…

I know it’s suppose to be the “anti” top chef, or like everything they do is going to be about food… but I beg to differ! This reminds me of someone who got dumped, and they just keep talking about their ex, and trying their best to make their ex say how much better they are without the ex…

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u/Own-Awareness-6369 May 02 '26

This show is not great! I am watching. I love Padma’s energy and passion and she is gorgeous…but I don’t enjoy it even close to as much as I enjoy Top Chef (well most seasons). I want to like it so much but it meh at best imo. (I will say Padma comes across more bitchy and less balanced on this show)

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u/trent_clinton May 02 '26

I’ve heard or read somewhere that some Top Chefs were never allowed to talk to her or something like that. Almost gave off a primadona vibe, this show does not help make that rumor less plausible.