Top Chef
October 1, 2009
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The 39-year old host of the Bravo reality show has struggled with endometriosis for years, which is a condition that usually results in infertility. Earlier this year, Padma even co-founded the Endometriosis Foundation of America to bring awareness to women who suffer from the same reproductive health issue.
Her rep tells Us Weekly, "Model, author, and Emmy-nominated Padma Lakshmi confirms that she is carrying her first child… As a result of her condition, this pregnancy has been referred to by her physician as nothing short of a medical miracle, and due to its delicate nature, we ask/implore the press to respect Ms. Lakshmi's privacy at this time.”
Padma has not yet revealed the father of the baby-- Online reports speculated that Manu Nathan is the dad, but her rep denies that, saying he's Lakshmi's cousin.
Congratulations to Padma! We’re happy she was able to overcome the odds!
June 18, 2008
Dancing for your life" may be a bit of an extreme paraphrasing of "singing for your supper," but one hopes that Rayven and Jamie are doing just fine despite being, um, eliminated last week. As for the remaining 18 finalists, the pressure is still on as they pair up for another round as couples. And don't forget tomorrow night's results show, which, besides sending two more dancers home, will include a performance by Florida rapper Flo Rida.
She's Got The Look @ 10pm
Last week's nude photo shoot turned out to be about more than just getting naked for the camera. It exposed nerves and bared fragile emotions — and ultimately cast off Kathy and Sharon. So as long as the eight remaining contestants get to keep their clothes on, the next challenge should be a piece of cake, right? Well, that all depends on how much stage fright they experience tonight when they take part in a live runway show.
Top Chef Chicago: What Happens Reunion @ 10pm
The good-eats reality show ended its season-long food fight last week with Stephanie smoking the competition and rising up as the winner. She got flame — and took home a sweet $100,000 in the process. Meanwhile, Bravo, realizing there's still a strong appetite for Top Chef, serves up this side item tonight. Host Andy Cohen presides over a reunion with the Season 4 chefs, who reflect on the four-star dramas and field viewer questions. Series regulars Padma Lakshmi, Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons and Ted Allen are also on hand to add flavor. And the "fan favorite" winner is announced tonight, making this a deep-dish digest that should be easy to swallow.
Farmer Wants a Wife @ 9pm
time for the ladies to meet the Neustadts tonight when they get grilled by Matt's mom and dad at a family dinner. But before they can eat they've got to catch their dinner! Matt and the gals go fishing for catfish and one of the women is rewarded for her angling skills with a kiss. Then, Brooke and her nemesis Christa finally confront each other in front of the bachelor Matt before he breaks one of the remaining ladies' hearts with a surprising elimination.
June 12, 2008
The reason for the show is because last season's Top Chef was ranked in the top fifteen shows among kids!
We hope the challenges are a little easier for the pint sized contestants!
June 11, 2008
Tonight's last supper should make the mouth water. The 14-episode food fight comes to a savory end in the conclusion of the two-part Season 4 finale. Last week in Puerto Rico, the final four chefs created myriad pork dishes by using various parts of whole local pigs. Likable Antonia didn't go hog wild, however, and she fell victim to the chopping block. That leaves Lisa, Richard and Stephanie as tonight's final three foodies — and one of them will emerge as the winner. Still not full of Top Chef? Bravo serves up an extra side item next week with a reunion episode.
So You Think You Can Dance? @ 8pm
Now that the pretenders and wannabes have been dismissed, the selection of the top 20 dancers means that the wheat has been separated from the chaff. But as this score of hopeful hoofers — 10 males and 10 females — split up into pairs, there's still a tough row to hoe because, from this time forward, they'll face the harshest judges of all: the viewers. Let the games begin!
Celebrity Circus @ 9:30pm
Well, Hollywood can be a real circus, but seven celebrities are taking it to the next level. Antonio Sabato Jr., Christopher Knight, Blu Cantrell, Jason "Wee Man" Acuña, Rachel Hunter, Stacey Dash and Janet Evans try their hand at circus acts that usually require years of training to master. But celebrities can do anything, right? With some good editing..... That's for viewers to decide in weekly online votes to determine who stays and who goes home. Joey Fatone serves as the show's ringmaster.
Men In Trees @ 10pm
Money is one of tonight's themes, which is fitting enough in an ironic way since the show didn't make enough of it to warrant retention, so this is the series finale. The money issues here, though, involve how much of it Marin and Jane have, and how that might affect their relationships with Jack and Sam, respectively. But Topic A as Elmoians gather for their big talent show is Patrick and Annie: We all might want them back together, but she seems to want Ivan. What gives? Find out tonight. And one more thing: Back at the Chieftain, Ben finally cuts off Jerome.
June 4, 2008
We are closing out the audition process and eliminating the great from the not so good! In fact, next week we'll meet our top 20 dancers on Thursday. Yeah!! Then the real showstopping performances begin and the real stars of this show--the choreographers---can steal the spotlight from each other by providing amazing dance steps and creative, artistic ideas translated into unforgettable routines.
Men In Trees @ 10pm
This is the next-to-last episode, so if Annie and Patrick are going to get back together — or not — they'll have to do it soon. But don't expect it tonight when he returns to Elmo with his new-found memories. Another loose end: Mai and Buzz's separation. Look for developments here. And how is Sam adopting to life in the Big Apple? Very nicely, thank you. Perhaps too nicely.
She's Got The Look @ 10pm
Host Kim Alexis calls this new reality show "a modeling competition like no other," and, considering the runways are crowded with teens and twentysomethings, she's probably right. Casting calls went out in Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta and New York, and tonight a group of 20 women — all age 35 and over — will move into a New York loft together and begin a six-episode contest to compete for a shot at a modeling contract and a photo spread in Self magazine.
Top Chef @ 10pm
Hungry for the last course? Part 1 of the two-part Season 4 finale (the conclusion airs next week) figures to be tasty, with the remaining four chefs — Stephanie, Richard, Antonia and Lisa — heading to Puerto Rico to square off for the final three spots. This fab four takes in the Caribbean sights and sounds without Spike, who hit the pike last week when his ill-mastered frozen scallops steamed the judges. Puerto Rican cuisine authority Wilo Benet is the guest judge tonight.
May 27, 2008
It's Day 2 of the season premiere and the cut-throat auditions continue on this two-hour episode. The dancers have just a minute each to impress the judges with their moves and rigorous routines in order to remain in the competition. Who will impress the judges and get to strut their stuff at the call-backs and who will have to pack up their dancing shoes and head home?
Men In Trees @ 10pm
The good news is "Men in Trees" returns from its writers' strike hiatus this week. The bad news? Fans should make sure to catch every episode because the show won't return next season. On this episode marking the beginning of the end, Marin helps the very nervous Jack get ready for his first lecture as a college professor in Anchorage. And as a token of his appreciation he returns with a very unusual gift for Marin -- four puppies. As cute as they are, Marin ends up spending a ton of time taking care of them...and not getting much writing done. Meanwhile, as Annie starts working on auditions for Elmo's First Annual Talent Show, she realizes she might be falling for Ivan. A world away in New York, Patrick isn't sure about Pilar's advances toward him.
Real World: Hollywood @ 10pm
The roommates pay Joey a visit in rehab, where they get an update on his progress. We sure can't wait for that crazy nut to come back in the house. Meanwhile, Will and Dave are incensed by a prank Greg pulls...one that doesn't turn out to be all that funny. Who would have thought Greg was pulling all those childish pranks? He seems so mature and carries himself with a bit of "I am too good" attitude, yet wants to play around with his roomies?? The roomies are about to show him what they really think of him!
Top Chef@ 10pm
Tonight's episode is NOT for vegetarians. The five remaining cheftestants must clean and butcher meat as guest judge Rick Tramonto, a Chicago chef and cookbook writer, rates their handiwork. Will their cuts of beef end up worthy of a five-star steakhouse or a fast food burger joint? We hear McDonald's in the near future!
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