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“Top Chef” Judge Gail Simmons Opens up About Her Brother’s Schizophrenia and the Healing Power of Food

For Gail Simmons, the kitchen has always been a place of creativity. When she's not judging cooks on...

Oct 10, 2025 • Yahoo

“Top Chef”’s Gail Simmons Reveals How She Involves Her Kids in Her Work (Exclusive)

Simmons has been a judge on Top Chef since its 2006 debut "I shot for many years before I had childr...

Mar 21, 2026 • Yahoo

This Iconic Chain Is On Gail Simmons' Must-Visit List When In The South

In an exclusive Mashed interview with Gail Simmons of Top Chef, the Canadian native shared her nosta...

Mar 17, 2026 • AOL

‘Top Chef’ Judge Gail Simmons On That “Mind Blowing” Pickle Tart and What to Expect From The Milan-Set Season 22 Finale

Discover What’s Streaming On: Top Chef Judge Gail Simmons seems like she’s a little tired of dis...

Jun 05, 2025 • Decider

'Top Chef's' Gail Simmons covers up gnarly bruise with 'heavy-duty prosthetic makeup' after hitting face on boulder

Simmons said it was a "miracle" she didn't break her nose while detailing the severity of her fall G...

Apr 06, 2026 • MSN

Gail Simmons on Top Chef challenges: ‘People don’t know how long the judges take’

While there’s a lot of “weight” to the elimination challenges, during the early days of Top Ch...

Apr 27, 2026 • MSN

Gail Simmons: Staying at the Top of Her Game

Gail Simmons is an accomplished food writer and cookbook author, best known for serving as a permane...

Feb 07, 2026 • Wall Street Journal

‘Top Chef’s Gail Simmons Shares How She Hid a Major Injury on the Show (Photos)

Gail Simmons used some clever tricks to hide a major injury while filming Season 23 of Top Chef. The...

Apr 06, 2026 • Yardbarker

Gail Simmons Explains Why She’s Been Wearing Big Glasses on ‘Top Chef’ Lately

Gail Simmons is opening up about her latest accessories on the recent episodes of Top Chef. The 49-y...

Apr 06, 2026 • Just Jared

Top Chef’s Gail Simmons Reveals How She’s Changed as a Judge After 20 Years, Teases New Season

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gail Simmons Alberto Rodriguez...

Oct 10, 2025 • Yahoo

Gail Simmons Reveals Which “Top Chef” Judge Is Most Likely to Cry if the Show Wins an Emmy: ‘Cries About Everything’ (Exclusive)

Simmons praises fellow judge Kristen Kish's growth as host, calling her empathetic and humble, and s...

Aug 20, 2026 • Yahoo

Gail Simmons will gladly show you the rules for 'Top Chef' judging

As longtime viewers of Top Chef can corroborate, Gail Simmons is unflappable - unless, as seen durin...

Jun 01, 2026 • MSN

Kristen Kish says she originally read the incorrect list of 2026 Emmy nominees and thought she wasn’t nominated: ‘My heart sank’ (exclusive)

Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons also opened up about the ‘Top Chef’ 2026 Emmy nominations and wha...

Aug 19, 2026 • MSN

BREAKING BREAD Season Two to Return to Hobby Center with Chris Shepherd

Chef Chris Shepherd will host the second season of his conversation series at the Hobby Center's Fou...

Sep 03, 2026 • BroadwayWorld

Gail Simmons on the ‘Top Chef’ Season 23 Finale! Plus, ‘Widow’s Bay’ Episode 9.

‘Love Island USA’: Trouble for Melanie and Sincere and the Islanders Surprising Us Everything Th...

Jun 10, 2026 • The Ringer

Tom Colicchio admits he initially said 'no' to "Top Chef": 'I am not interested in doing this at all' (exclusive)

Colicchio and fellow judge Gail Simmons reflect on the ways the show has shifted and stayed the same...

Aug 20, 2026 • People on MSN

Top Chef’s Gail Simmons Says This Judge ‘Cries About Everything’

Gail Simmons is giving fans a glimpse into the personalities behind the Top Chef judges’ table. Th...

Aug 20, 2026 • Yahoo

Gail Simmons Reveals Unique Culinary Discoveries in Top Chef Season 23 Filmed in the Carolinas

As Top Chef returns with its 23rd season, longtime judge Gail Simmons says the show’s newest desti...

Mar 09, 2026 • AOL

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Mar 22, 2017 • Bravo

'Top Chef' Star Gail Simmons Reveals Her No. 1 Hosting Tip for Stress-Free Parties

The culinary pro shares her hosting must-dos, mistakes, and the one drink she makes for every event....

Sep 11, 2025 • MSN

Gail Simmons Shares Her Simple Secret To Getting Her Kids Excited About Cooking

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Simmons recently joined the Je...

Jul 14, 2025 • Yahoo

‘Top Chef’ Judge Gail Simmons on Getting Tough With Cheftestants & What’s New This Season

Season 22 of Top Chef is extra special for Gail Simmons. That’s because the hit Bravo competition ...

Mar 05, 2025 • Yardbarker

5 Meaningful Ways Families Can Support Someone With Schizophrenia

Gail was compensated for her time. Gail Simmons has spent much of her life bringing people together ...

Mar 25, 2026 • Women's Health

Here’s Where ‘Top Chef’ Judges Eat in Charlotte, North Carolina

Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons, and Kristen Kish share the Charlotte restaurants they fell in love with...

Jun 26, 2026 • Food & Wine on MSN

Top Chef's Gail Simmons Reveals How She's Changed as a Judge After 20 Years

Gail Simmons is reflecting on 20 years as a judge on Top Chef. "Ultimately, I don't think my [judgin...

Oct 11, 2025 • MSN

“Top Chef” Season 23 Winner Rhoda Magbitang Reveals 'Really Heartfelt' Moment Following Sieger Bayer's Viral Exit That Never Aired (Exclusive)

Contestant Sieger Bayer’s emotional confrontation with the judges after his elimination on 'Top Ch...

Jun 21, 2026 • Yahoo

WATCH: Gail Simmons Gets A Vampire Bite From Peter Facinelli

Gail Simmons and Twilight patriarch Peter Facinelli were Andy Cohen’s guests on a Top Chef Wednesd...

Nov 15, 2012 • Mediaite

How ‘Top Chef’s Gail Simmons Hid a Major Injury on the Show (PHOTOS)

Gail Simmons, 'Top Chef' Season 23 promo photo, Bravo, 2026. - Sasha Israel/Bravo Gail Simmons used ...

Apr 05, 2026 • AOL

Three simple kitchen tools Top Chef judges say every home cook needs

Top Chef judges Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons, and Kristen Kish reveal their must-have kitchen essenti...

May 19, 2026 • Insider on MSN

What 'Top Chef' judges said about Asheville in exclusive interview

Here's what 'Top Chef' judges Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons had to say about Appalachian food, Ashe...

May 27, 2026 • The Columbus Dispatch