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Top Chef: All-Stars L.A.

Top Chef: All-Stars L.A.
Season 17
Hosted byPadma Lakshmi
JudgesTom Colicchio
Gail Simmons
No. of contestants15
WinnerMelissa King
Runners-upBryan Voltaggio
Stephanie Cmar
LocationLos Angeles, California
Finals venueItaly
Fan FavoriteMelissa King
No. of episodes14
Release
Original networkBravo
Original releaseMarch 19 (2020-03-19) –
June 18, 2020 (2020-06-18)
Season chronology
List of episodes

Top Chef: All-Stars L.A. is the seventeenth season of the American reality television series Top Chef. The season was first announced on November 16, 2019, during a Top Chef-themed panel at Bravo's inaugural fan convention, BravoCon.[1] The competition was filmed in Los Angeles, California, the same setting as the second season.[1] The season finale took place in Italy, marking the first time the show has traveled to Europe.[2] As with the previous all-stars edition, the cast of All-Stars L.A. was composed entirely of returning contestants.[1] Padma Lakshmi and Tom Colicchio returned to judge, along with Gail Simmons, following her absence from the previous season.[1] Along with the return of Last Chance Kitchen, a new web series titled What Would Tom Do? debuted, showcasing Colicchio's approach to the contestants' various challenges.[3] The winner received US$250,000.[2]

The season premiered on March 19, 2020, and concluded on June 18, 2020.[4] In the season finale, Top Chef: Boston finalist Melissa King was declared the winner over Top Chef: Las Vegas and Top Chef Masters runner-up Bryan Voltaggio, and Top Chef: Seattle and Top Chef: New Orleans contestant Stephanie Cmar.[5] King was also voted Fan Favorite.[5]

  1. ^ a b c d Rosenfeld, Laura (November 16, 2019). "New Top Chef All-Stars Edition Announced at BravoCon 2019". Bravo. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  2. ^ a b Quinn, Dave (February 11, 2020). "Top Chef Turns Up the Heat in Trailer for New All Stars Season — With Guest Judge Kelly Clarkson". People. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
  3. ^ Wigler, Josh (March 19, 2020). "'Top Chef' Judge Tom Colicchio on 'All-Stars' Premiere and Current State of the Food World". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  4. ^ Huff, Lauren (December 12, 2019). "Unpack your knives: Top Chef announces all-star lineup for season 17". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
  5. ^ a b Lambe, Stacy (June 19, 2020). "'Top Chef' Winner Melissa King on Finding Her Confidence Between Seasons 12 and 17 (Exclusive)". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved June 19, 2020.

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