The Dish: "Top Chef" alum Kristen Kish
After culinary school and jobs in some of Boston's most acclaimed restaurants she became the season 10 winner of "Top Chef"
www.cbsnews.comHere’s a quick update on Kristen Kish.
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Kristen Kish is currently the host and judge on Top Chef, with Season 21 airing following Padma Lakshmi’s departure, and she has continued to be a prominent figure in the Top Chef franchise since taking on hosting duties in 2023. [sources discuss her role as host/judge and Season 21 details]
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In recent years she has publicly discussed her personal life, including her marriage to Bianca Dusic and her broader coming-out journey, as she has spoken about authenticity and her experiences in the industry.
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Kish has expanded beyond Top Chef with TV appearances, a memoir project, and related media, maintaining a celebrity profile in culinary entertainment.
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