Amar Santana Opens Up About "Getting to Know Padma and Tom" on a "Different Level" as an All Star Judge

CLIP04/01/21

The Top Chef alum couldn't contain his excitement while filming with Padma Lakshmi in Season 18.

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Appearing:Tom Colicchio

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Tags: top chef, food, competition, Tom Colicchio, padma lakshmi, Gail Simmons, kitchen, reality, show, Program

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