Padma Lakshmi's Final Farewell From 'Top Chef' Has Us Bawling

After 20 seasons, Top Chef figurehead Padma Lakshmi is officially leaving the fan-favorite Bravo series—much to the devastation of viewers. After the season wrapped Thursday, the television host celebrated her 17-year career on the series with, what else, but pizza and dancing.

In a video shared to Lakshmi's Instagram Friday, she danced along to "I Don't Want To Be a Player No More" alongside the cast and crew, including Amar Santana, Gregory Gourdet, and Kristen Kish. The group was chowing down on 'za and sipping wine to the track.

"Bye Top Chef ❤️❤️ here’s a rare look at what we’d do to entertain ourselves—sometimes I’d get lucky and my alumni greatest hits would all be in one room!!" Lakshmi captioned the post, alongside hashtags #family and #dance.

Lakshmi announced her departure from Top Chef nearly two weeks ago in an emotional announcement on Instagram.

"After much soul searching, I have made the difficult decision to leave 'Top Chef,'" the television host wrote. "Having completed a glorious 20th season as host and executive producer, I am extremely proud to have been part of building such a successful show and of the impact it has had in the worlds of television and food."

Naturally, fans and friends alike took to the comment section to express their ~feels~ of Parma's exit. Judge and Top Chef All Star winner Melissa King commented, "I should win an Emmy for filming this 😂 glad you set her free into the world," while Chef Amanda K Haas wrote, "So many amazing humans in one room! This video—along with your dance moves—make me smile."

"This looks like so much fun! I love the behind the scenes and this is the best way to say goodbye," one fan chimed in on Instagram. Another added, "Congrats @padmalakshmi so excited for your new adventures! Big shoes to fill for sure."

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