Bravo’s Top Chef is heading to London for Season 20 set for 2023—the first time the flagship series shoots an entire season abroad.
Production begins across the pond this month. The 20th World All-Stars season will see the return of host Padma Lakshmi, head judge Tom Colicchio, and Gail Simmons, as well as the top competitors from prior Top Chef iterations from around the world.
Featuring past winners and finalists from 29 international versions, Top Chef World All-Stars will see 16 competitors battle it out for the “Top Chef” title.
Throughout the competition, Lakshmi, Colicchio, and Simmons will be joined by judges from the international versions, as well as global culinary experts. “We’ve always wanted to do a season of Top Chef with winners, finalists, and frontrunners, but to take that concept for the 20th season one step further with cheftestants from localized versions across the world has been a dream come true,” said Ryan Flynn, Senior Vice President, Current Production, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “And what better place to host World All-Stars than London, a global stomping ground and renowned food city, offering our cheftestants access to the UK’s exceptional ingredients and international flavors.” Victoria Prentis, Food Minister, UK Government added: “I’m pleased that Top Chef has chosen London for its first-ever season outside of the US.
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