Top Chef Judges Make Their Case: This Show Is Emmy-Worthy

Top Chef is in Emmy consideration mode, and the judges aren't shy about it. Kristen Kish and Gail Simmons are out here making the pitch for why the upcoming season 24 deserves to take home one of the four nominations the show snagged this year.

The new season filmed later than usual at a location they're keeping under wraps for now, but both judges are emphasizing that the format got more complicated this time around—shooting on location changes the whole vibe of the competition. It's not just about who can cook; it's about adapting to new circumstances, new kitchens, new pressure.

Tom Colicchio went even further, suggesting that Top Chef has become as significant as a James Beard Award in the culinary world. That's a bold claim, but considering how the show has influenced the food industry and launched careers, it's not completely out of pocket. The Emmys will decide if the Academy agrees with that assessment.

Read the full story at The Hollywood Reporter → https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/top-chef-tom-colicchio-kristen-kish-gail-simmons-season-24-1236682810/