Top Chef Masters

Ok, I'll admit it, I'm quasi-obsessed with Top Chef, and tomorrow Top Chef Masters begins.

I think this has a high potential of disappointing a lot of Top Chef fans. The format is different - 4 chefs will compete against each other for the first 6 episodes, the winners of those competitions will then go on for a more traditional elimination round following the initial go-around.

Tom Collichio and Padme are NOT part of Top Chef Masters. Instead there is a panel of judges (including Gail) that mostly consists of food critics, and a new host.

But not to worry, this is only a summer supplement. Bravo has announced that season 6 of Top Chef will still go on as normal this fall, and will take place in... Las Vegas, NV. An odd choice if you ask me, but Tom and Padme are expected to return for the traditional season 6.