Top Chef Winners: Where Are They Now?
By Samantha Leffler of US Weekly |
Top Chefhas crowned 17 winners since it debuted in March 2006, including
Ilan Hall,
However,
Top Chef has changed and evolved over the years. As diehard fans may recall, the first season of the reality TV staple was different from the show viewers know and love today. For starters, while Padma Lakshmiwas nowhere in sight. Instead, the inaugural season was hosted by
“There was a moment of us not really knowing where this would take us and thank goodness it resonated. We worked really hard to make something that everyone is proud of,” Simmons told
The Top Chef Portland Trailer Is Finally Here E! 2/8/2021
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Bravo just released the first trailer for
Top Chef season 18 taking place in Portland, Oregon. Fifteen new contestants will compete for the top prize of $250,000 when the hit cooking series premieres on Apr. 1.
In addition to returning judges
Top Chef winners and finalists for the first time ever. Fan-favorites including
Richard Blais,
Dale Talde and
Brooke Williamson will all make appearances on the new season, which was filmed last year amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The trailer teases one hilarious celebrity guest appearance by comedy duo and
Portlandia co-stars