Top Chef: Kentucky

Top Chef: Kentucky
Season 16
Hosted byPadma Lakshmi
JudgesTom Colicchio
Graham Elliot
Nilou Motamed
No. of contestants18
WinnerKelsey Barnard Clark
Runner-upSara Bradley
LocationKentucky
Finals venueMacau
Fan FavoriteKelsey Barnard Clark
No. of episodes15
Release
Original networkBravo
Original releaseDecember 6, 2018 (2018-12-06) –
March 14, 2019 (2019-03-14)
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Top Chef: Kentucky is the sixteenth season of the American reality television series Top Chef. Initial details about the season and its cast were revealed on October 18, 2018.[1] The competition was filmed at various locations in Kentucky, including Louisville, Lexington, and Lake Cumberland.[2] The season finale took place in Macau.[3] Padma Lakshmi returned as host, with Tom Colicchio, Graham Elliot, and Nilou Motamed forming the judging panel.[1] Due to being on maternity leave for the majority of filming, Top Chef regular Gail Simmons did not appear as one of the main judges for the season.[1][4] Top Chef: Kentucky premiered on December 6, 2018, and concluded on March 14, 2019.[1] In the season finale, Kelsey Barnard Clark was declared the winner over runner-up Sara Bradley.[5] Barnard Clark was also voted Fan Favorite.[6]

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  2. ^ Fecteau, Jessica (February 14, 2018). "Bravo Reveals the Filming Location for the Next Season of Top Chef". People. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  3. ^ Gomez, Patrick (October 18, 2018). "Top Chef heads to Kentucky! A sneak peek at season 16". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  4. ^ Campbell-Schmitt, Adam (October 18, 2018). "Here's Your First Look at 'Top Chef' Season 16 in Kentucky". Food & Wine. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
  5. ^ Loosemore, Bailey (March 14, 2019). "'Top Chef' Kentucky season finale recap: And the winner is..." The Courier-Journal. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
  6. ^ Ussery, Peggy (March 14, 2019). "Dothan chef Kelsey Barnard Clark wins 'Top Chef'". Dothan Eagle. Retrieved March 14, 2019.