Im over the moon because Im leaving the show in a great shape.
So, its not lost on me how rare this moment is.
I dont know how its possible to root against Michelle Obama, she said.
Padma Lakshmi in ‘Taste the Nation’Rebecca Brenneman / Hulu / Courtesy Everett Collection
But this is a case where Im truly just psyched to be on the same list.
I think shell bring herself to the show, which is different.
Weve been on TV for a long time, and so its like an old marriage.
Its good for there to be a little bit something new and exciting, she said.
And I think that perspective will help her as a host and shell grow into that role.
I guess both guilds will advise us of whats best to do.
She has a number in development and a couple of those are actually scripted, she said.
But I would also like to seed younger talent.
Other areas in whichTop Chefwill contend include editing, casting and directing.
