Top Chef back in Emmy reality race 16 years after last win

Bravo's Top Chef is nominated for best reality competition program at the upcoming Emmys, 16 years after its last win in the same category in 2010. The show has four nominations, including best reality host for Kristen Kish, best casting, and best directing for a reality series. Across 23 seasons it has collected 57 Emmy nominations. (The Hollywood Reporter, 27 August 2026.)