Padma Lakshmi, supermodel and host, announced on Instagram that she is leaving Bravo's cooking competition series, Top Chef. IMAGES INSTAGRAM

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Lakshmi expressed pride in being part of the show's success and its impact on television and food.

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Top Chef is an award-winning cooking competition series.

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Lakshmi is also known for hosting Taste the Nation.

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Padma Lakshmi gained fame as the host of Top Chef and has become a household name

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