‘Top Chef: World All-Stars’ Winner Buddha Lo on Host Padma Lakshmi’s Exit: ‘I Wish Her All the Best’
departing the Bravo cooking competition after 17 years and 19 seasons.“I wish her all the best,” Lo told TheWrap one day after being crowned “Top Chef: World All Stars” champion.“I look at some of my cooks or some of my mentors who saw me leave,” Lo continued. “You know, [Michelin-star chef] Clare Smyth was extremely upset when I handed my resignation because I wanted to move to a different kitchen and learn more.