‘Top Chef’ Season 21 in Wisconsin: Get Ready for a Sizzling Culinary Showdown

Top Chef Dream Team: Host Kristen Kish and Judges Tom Colicchio & Gail Simmons!

By Angela Redding | Los Angeles, CA | Hollywood Beat magazine | March 19, 2024
Photos: NBCUniversal

In June 2023, Padma Lakshmi, formerly the executive producer and host of ‘Top Chef’, decisively announced her departure from the program. The reins were passed to former contestant Kristen Kish, set to take on the role of the show’s new host.

With the start of spring on March 19, it’s not just Spring Break that’s around the corner – our top cooking and baking shows are making a comeback too! Get ready to welcome ‘Top Chef‘ to the culinary celebration.

Are your taste buds ready for a tantalizing journey?

Bravo’s “Top Chef” host Kristen Kish teams up with head judge Tom Colicchio and the ever-reliable judge Gail Simmons. This season, they’re bringing a fresh twist to the competition by heading to the Midwest and making Wisconsin their culinary playground.

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Don’t miss the premiere of Season 21 on Wednesday, March 20, exclusively on Bravo. And if you can’t watch it live, you can always catch up on all the deliciousness the next day on Peacock.

An exhilarating ride awaits you on the critically acclaimed series, produced by Magical Elves, which dives into the dynamic culinary worlds of Milwaukee and Madison. And that’s not all! Get ready for a spectacular finale on the high seas with the award-winning Holland America Line cruise.

This season, the talented chef and winner of season 10, Kristen Kish, takes the reins as the host, bringing a whole new perspective, fresh rules, and surprises. Watch as 15 gifted rising star chefs and James Beard nominees from all corners of the country compete for the prestigious title, showcasing their exceptional skills, culinary heritage, and innovative flavors.

Top Chef is Breaking New Ground!

For the very first time, the cheftestants will be competing for a cash prize in every Quickfire Challenge. And that’s not all – immunity will now be up for grabs in the Elimination Challenges, guaranteeing the winning chef a safe spot in the next episode. And just when you thought things couldn’t get any more intense, Colicchio and Simmons will be joining Kish in the Quickfire Challenges for the latter half of the season, adding their expertise to the mix.