Shirley Chung News & Updates

Former 'Top Chef' Personality Shirley Chung Has Stage 4 Tongue Cancer: "I Have A Tough Long Road To Recovery In Front Of Me"

Shirley Chung is speaking out about her stage 4 tongue cancer diagnosis. The former Top Chef persona...

Jul 31, 2024 • Decider

'Top Chef' star Shirley Chung diagnosed with Stage 4 tongue cancer — and she's chosen to keep her tongue

Shirley Chung, “Top Chef” alum and restaurateur, announced she’s been diagnosed with Stage 4 t...

Jul 31, 2024 • NBC News

Top Chef Alum Shirley Chung Shares What’s Next in Her Stage 4 Tongue Cancer Treatment Journey

After publicly revealing her Stage 4 tongue cancer diagnosis, Shirley Chung is opening up about her ...

Aug 15, 2024 • Yahoo

Shirley Chung of ‘Top Chef’ has stage 4 tongue cancer

“Top Chef” alum Shirley Chung has gone public with her cancer diagnosis. Sharing a video on soci...

Jul 30, 2024 • CNN

Chef Shirley Chung, “Top Chef” fan favorite and top competitor, diagnosed with stage 4 tongue cancer

Shirley Chung — a fan-favorite "Top Chef" competitor who tied for third place in season 11 and was...

Jul 31, 2024 • Salon

Shirley Chung of 'Top Chef' closes Culver City restaurant Ms. Chi during cancer treatment

Former “Top Chef” contestant Shirley Chung is pausing operations at her Culver City restaurant, ...

Jul 30, 2024 • AOL

'Top Chef' star Shirley Chung diagnosed with stage 4 tongue cancer

"Top Chef" star Shirley Chung has shared that she is battling stage 4 tongue cancer. The chef announ...

Jul 31, 2024 • USA Today

“Top Chef” Alum Shirley Chung Takes ‘Another Step Towards Recovery’ in Latest Update on Tongue Cancer Journey

Chef Shirley Chung continues to share her cancer journey. On Monday, April 7, Chung, 48, posted a ne...

Apr 09, 2025 • AOL

Food Network Chef Shirley Chung Made the ‘Hard Decision’ to Get a Feeding Tube During Her Tongue Cancer Treatment

Chef Shirley Chung is sharing her progress during her cancer journey. On Thursday, Oct. 3, Chung che...

Oct 03, 2024 • AOL

Shirley Chung to Make TV Return After Cancer Battle

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Food Network delivered the new...

Oct 12, 2025 • Yahoo

Top Chef And Tournament Of Champions Favorites Show Support For Shirley Chung After Cancer Diagnosis

Celebrity chef Shirley Chung, well known for her memorable performances on Top Chef and Tournament O...

Jul 30, 2024 • Cinema Blend

‘Top Chef’ star Shirley Chung diagnosed with stage 4 tongue cancer: ‘I am a fighter’

Shirley Chung, best known for appearing on “Top Chef,” revealed that she’s been diagnosed with...

Jul 31, 2024 • Yahoo

“Top Chef” Alum Shirley Chung Says She's in '100% Remission' After Stage 4 Tongue Cancer

Nearly a year after her stage 4 tongue cancer diagnosis, Shirley Chung is officially in remission! O...

May 08, 2025 • AOL

Overcoming Hurdles: Top Chef Shirley Chung and her new Chinese restaurant in Dallas

Paige takes us to Top Chef Shirley Chung's new Chinese restaurant 'Night Rooster' to try taste her f...

Apr 28, 2026 • WFAA

Shirley Chung of ‘Top Chef’ pivoted her business and became a voice against anti-Asian hate

When the pandemic hit, chef and reality TV star Shirley Chung quickly pivoted her restaurant busines...

May 14, 2021 • NBC News

Food Network Star Shirley Chung to Make TV Return After Cancer Battle

It’s a Christmas miracle! Shirley Chung will return to TV in Tournament of Champions: All-Star Chr...

Oct 12, 2025 • Yardbarker