<P> In 2006 , she hosted the first season of Bravo 's Top Chef . After a negative critical reception to her , Bravo replaced her with Padma Lakshmi . She later returned as a guest judge on Top Chef All Stars , Episode 2 ( `` Night at the Museum '' ) in 2010 . </P>
<P> In 2006 , she hosted the first season of Bravo 's Top Chef . After a negative critical reception to her , Bravo replaced her with Padma Lakshmi . She later returned as a guest judge on Top Chef All Stars , Episode 2 ( `` Night at the Museum '' ) in 2010 . </P>
what happened to the first host of top chef
what happened to the first host of top chef
negative critical reception
negative critical reception