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139 cast members · 3 main · 23 seasons · 2006–present139 cast members · 23 seasons

Anthony Bourdain was the most popular cast member online on Nov 12.Anthony Bourdain was the most popular cast member online on Nov 12.

#1,016 TV show on Nov 12 Attention Score0.7

Main cast

In at least half of the episodes

NameRankAttention Score
  1. Padma Lakshmias Self - Host · 288 of 342 episodes288 eps#3,3971.7
  2. Tom Colicchioas Self - Head Judge · 342 of 342 episodes342 eps#24,0710.1
  3. Gail Simmonsas Self - Judge · 327 of 342 episodes327 eps#30,2850.1
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Recurring

In three or more episodes

NameRankAttention Score
  1. Anthony Bourdainas Self - Judge / Himself - Guest Judge · 17 of 342 episodes17 eps#2258.9
  2. Carla Hallas Self - Judge / Herself - Constestant · 15 of 342 episodes15 eps#8,4340.7
  3. Emeril Lagasseas Self - Guest Judge / Self - Judge · 67 of 342 episodes67 eps#8,4850.7
  4. Katie Lee Biegelas Herself - Host · 12 of 342 episodes12 eps#11,2910.5
  5. Wolfgang Puckas Self - Judge / Self · 17 of 342 episodes17 eps#11,8400.4
  6. Michael Voltaggioas Himself - Guest Judge / Himself - Contsetant · 16 of 342 episodes16 eps#12,1320.4
  7. Daniel Bouludas Guest Judge / Himself - Guest Judge · 4 of 342 episodes4 eps#13,1670.4
  8. Kristen Kishas Self - Guest Judge / Self - Host · 42 of 342 episodes42 eps#15,3470.3
  9. Graham Elliotas Self - Judge / Self - Guest Judge · 43 of 342 episodes43 eps#16,2650.3
  10. Eric Ripertas Self - Judge / Self - Guest Judge · 15 of 342 episodes15 eps#16,7890.3
  11. Jonathan Waxmanas Self - Guest Judge · 4 of 342 episodes4 eps#16,8870.3
  12. Bryan Voltaggioas Self - Contestant / Himself - Contestant · 16 of 342 episodes16 eps#17,6990.2
  13. Ming Tsaias Self - Guest Judge · 4 of 342 episodes4 eps#18,4200.2
  14. Toby Youngas Self - Judge · 31 of 342 episodes31 eps#20,3110.2
  15. Edward Leeas Himsel - Guest Judge / Self - Contestant · 18 of 342 episodes18 eps#20,3110.2
  16. Richard Blaisas Self - Judge / Self - Guest Judge · 44 of 342 episodes44 eps#20,9500.2
  17. Nancy Silvertonas Herself - Guest Judge · 4 of 342 episodes4 eps#21,4510.2
  18. Kwame Onwuachias Self - Contestant / Himself - Guest Judge · 15 of 342 episodes15 eps#21,8380.2
  19. Ted Allenas Himself - Judge / Himself - Guest Judge · 31 of 342 episodes31 eps#22,4130.2
  20. Mei Linas Self - Contestant / Self - Guest Judge · 15 of 342 episodes15 eps#33,2250.1
  21. Melissa Kingas Self - Contestant / Herself - Guest Judge · 29 of 342 episodes29 eps#37,7920.0
  22. Joe Sastoas Himself - Contestant · 14 of 342 episodes14 eps#48,8510.0
  23. Hubert Kelleras Self - Guest Judge · 4 of 342 episodes4 eps#48,8510.0
  24. Hugh Achesonas Self - Judge · 68 of 342 episodes68 eps
  25. Brian Malarkeyas Self - Contestant · 30 of 342 episodes30 eps
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Guest stars

One or two episodes

NameRankAttention Score
  1. Nigella Lawsonas Self - Guest Judge · 1 of 342 episode1 ep#3237.6
  2. Natasha Richardsonas Self - Guest Judge · 1 of 342 episode1 ep#5735.6
  3. Emmy Rossumas Herself - Guest Judge · 1 of 342 episode1 ep#8824.4
  4. Brittany Snowas Herself - Guest Judge · 1 of 342 episode1 ep#1,3763.4
  5. Kelly Clarksonas Self - Guest Judge · 1 of 342 episode1 ep#1,3973.4
  6. Kyle Buschas Self - Guest Judge · 1 of 342 episode1 ep#1,9532.7
  7. Lorraine Bracco1 of 342 episode1 ep#2,1272.6
  8. Joe Jonasas Self - Guest Judge · 1 of 342 episode1 ep#2,6012.2
  9. Danny Trejoas Himself - Guest Judge · 1 of 342 episode1 ep#2,7142.1
  10. George Wendtas Himself - Guest Judge · 1 of 342 episode1 ep#3,1831.8
  11. Randall Parkas Himself - Guest Judge · 1 of 342 episode1 ep#3,2231.8
  12. Michael Ceraas Guest Judge · 1 of 342 episode1 ep#3,3191.8
  13. Ali Wongas Herself - Guest Judge · 1 of 342 episode1 ep#3,6551.6
  14. Melissa Benoistas Self - Guest Judge · 1 of 342 episode1 ep#4,2001.5
  15. Chrissy Teigen1 of 342 episode1 ep#4,8811.3
  16. Clea DuVallas Self - Judge · 1 of 342 episode1 ep#5,0841.2
  17. Sarah Levyas Guest Judge · 1 of 342 episode1 ep#5,3911.2
  18. Punkie Johnsonas Guest Judge · 1 of 342 episode1 ep#9,0870.6
  19. Matty Mathesonas Self · 1 of 342 episode1 ep#9,1810.6
  20. Antonia Lofasoas Herself - Guest Judge · 1 of 342 episode1 ep#9,2790.6
  21. Jimmie Johnsonas Self - Guest Judge · 1 of 342 episode1 ep#10,3550.5
  22. Jacques Pépinas Himself - Guest Judge · 2 of 342 episodes2 eps#10,6700.5
  23. Thomas Kelleras Self - Guest Judge · 1 of 342 episode1 ep#11,5750.5
  24. Diana Taurasias Herself - Guest · 1 of 342 episode1 ep#13,5470.4
  25. Marcus Samuelssonas Himself - Guest Judge / Himself - Guest · 2 of 342 episodes2 eps#14,5070.3

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Cast questions

Who is the most popular Top Chef cast member right now?

Anthony Bourdain is currently the most popular Top Chef cast member online, with an Attention Score of 8.9 and an overall rank of #225 as of November 12, 2026.

How many cast members does Top Chef have?

Top Chef has 139 credited cast members. 68 of them have an Attention Score on Television Stats today.

Which Top Chef cast member has the biggest career high?

Kyle Busch has the biggest career high among the Top Chef cast, an Attention Score of 110.1 over their best 30 days.

How many Top Chef cast members are in the top 1,000 people today?

4 of the 139 Top Chef cast members currently rank within the top 1,000 most popular people online on Television Stats.