Kristen Kish

Acting

Kristen Kish

Born December 1, 1983 · Seoul, South Korea (age 42)

Kristen Louise Kish is an American chef and television personality, best known for winning the tenth season of Top Chef. She later became the host of Top Chef starting with its twenty-first season.

Known For

Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen · 2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
5.02009
SeriesComedy
Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.
The Kelly Clarkson ShowThe Kelly Clarkson Show · 2019
The Kelly Clarkson Show
6.32019
Series
Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and everyday people who are beacons of hope in their communities.
Tamron HallTamron Hall · 2019
Tamron Hall
4.72019
Series
Former news host and journalist Tamron Hall discusses all things topical and engages those she interviews in thorough meaningful and entertaining conversations.
Top ChefTop Chef · 2006
Top Chef
6.92006
Series
An American reality competition show in which chefs compete against each other in culinary challenges and are judged by a panel of professional chefs and other notables from the food and wine industry with one or more contestants eliminated in each episode.
The TraitorsThe Traitors · 2023
The Traitors
6.22023
Series
The entertainment industry’s most competitive reality stars and famous faces play the ultimate murder mystery game. Hosted by award-winning actor Alan Cumming at an ancient castle set deep in the Scottish Highlands, contestants work together on a series of exhilarating missions to build a prize fund worth up to $250,000. Hidden amongst the Faithful are the Traitors, whose goal is to eliminate the Faithful and claim the prize for themselves.
Selena + ChefSelena + Chef · 2020
Selena + Chef
8.72020
Series
Since social distancing at home, Selena Gomez has been spending more time in the kitchen than she ever imagined. But despite her many talents, it remains to be seen if cooking is one of them. In each episode, Selena will be joined remotely by a different master chef.
Fast FoodiesFast Foodies · 2021
Fast Foodies
4.72021
Series
Culinary masters compete to perfectly recreate, then skillfully reimagine a celebrity guest’s favorite fast food dish as they try to win the “Chompionship Trophy.”
The Puzzle Room with David KwongThe Puzzle Room with David Kwong · 2026
The Puzzle Room with David Kwong
2026
Series
Puzzle lover and magician David Kwong challenges guests to figure out fun brain teasers. Can you solve his puzzles too?

TV Shows

Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen · 2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
5.02009
SeriesComedy
Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.
The Kelly Clarkson ShowThe Kelly Clarkson Show · 2019
The Kelly Clarkson Show
6.32019
Series
Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and everyday people who are beacons of hope in their communities.
Tamron HallTamron Hall · 2019
Tamron Hall
4.72019
Series
Former news host and journalist Tamron Hall discusses all things topical and engages those she interviews in thorough meaningful and entertaining conversations.
Top ChefTop Chef · 2006
Top Chef
6.92006
Series
An American reality competition show in which chefs compete against each other in culinary challenges and are judged by a panel of professional chefs and other notables from the food and wine industry with one or more contestants eliminated in each episode.
The TraitorsThe Traitors · 2023
The Traitors
6.22023
Series
The entertainment industry’s most competitive reality stars and famous faces play the ultimate murder mystery game. Hosted by award-winning actor Alan Cumming at an ancient castle set deep in the Scottish Highlands, contestants work together on a series of exhilarating missions to build a prize fund worth up to $250,000. Hidden amongst the Faithful are the Traitors, whose goal is to eliminate the Faithful and claim the prize for themselves.
Selena + ChefSelena + Chef · 2020
Selena + Chef
8.72020
Series
Since social distancing at home, Selena Gomez has been spending more time in the kitchen than she ever imagined. But despite her many talents, it remains to be seen if cooking is one of them. In each episode, Selena will be joined remotely by a different master chef.
Fast FoodiesFast Foodies · 2021
Fast Foodies
4.72021
Series
Culinary masters compete to perfectly recreate, then skillfully reimagine a celebrity guest’s favorite fast food dish as they try to win the “Chompionship Trophy.”
The Puzzle Room with David KwongThe Puzzle Room with David Kwong · 2026
The Puzzle Room with David Kwong
2026
Series
Puzzle lover and magician David Kwong challenges guests to figure out fun brain teasers. Can you solve his puzzles too?
Restaurants at the End of the WorldRestaurants at the End of the World · 2023
Restaurants at the End of the World
9.52023
SeriesDocumentary
Adventurous chef, entrepreneur and global trailblazer Kristen Kish travels the world in search of the people, places, culture and traditions behind the world’s most remote restaurants.
Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron LegendIron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend · 2022
Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend
7.22022
Series
The legendary Iron Chef series is reborn with a supersized approach to the ground-breaking culinary competition that started it all. It’s been called the toughest culinary challenge a chef will ever experience. This is where world-class cuisine meets high-octane sports. Five new trailblazing Iron Chefs will welcome brave Challenger Chefs to the reimagined Kitchen Stadium, where they'll face off and be pushed to the limits of endurance and creativity, as they cook up extraordinary culinary creations. The competition’s most successful Challenger will return to battle in a grand finale for the chance to be named the first ever "Iron Legend."
DishmantledDishmantled · 2020
Dishmantled
7.32020
Series
Take two blindfolded chef contestants. Blast a fish into their face. Then make them recreate it for celebrity judges to win a cash price. Did we mention it's hosted by Tituss Burgess?
Phoning It InPhoning It In · 2022
Phoning It In
2022
SeriesComedy
Phoning In It is a new cooking format where professional chefs go head to head, only they are stuck in a …phone booth? Who will reign supreme?!
Top Chef DuelsTop Chef Duels · 2014
Top Chef Duels
5.52014
Series
Two chefs will face-off in three rounds of head-to-head battles testing their skill, creativity and speed. Rivalries will be intensified as Top Chef Duels ups the ante and allows the competing chefs to each pick one mini-duel based on the other’s perceived weaknesses in the kitchen. The third and final challenge of each episode will decide who moves on to compete in the ultimate high-stakes season finale where 10 chefs will be confronted with split second decisions as they lay it all on the line in the greatest challenge of their careers. In the end, only one chef will earn bragging rights and win the $100,000 grand prize and a culinary adventure that will be featured in Food and Wine magazine.
Top Chef: The Dish With KishTop Chef: The Dish With Kish · 2024
Top Chef: The Dish With Kish
10.02024
Series
Kristen Kish hosts Top Chef: The Dish with Kish, a weekly show discussing Top Chef episodes, featuring guest chefs creating unique dishes inspired by challenges.
Easy-Bake Battle: The Home Cooking CompetitionEasy-Bake Battle: The Home Cooking Competition · 2022
Easy-Bake Battle: The Home Cooking Competition
5.82022
Series
Talented home cooks put their skills and creativity to the test making fast and easy dishes that are wildly delicious — and worthy of a big cash prize.