
Gail Simmons on Why Top Chef Wins, Cooking Competition Shows and What Judges Really Think!!
From The Chef's Cut
Published 4/21/2026

From The Chef's Cut
Published 4/21/2026
This week we’re joined by the one and only Gail Simmons, Top Chef judging legend and renowned food author. Andrienne and Joe ask her what has kept Top Chef on top for so many years, what to expect in the latest season, and how judging really works on a food competition show. In this episode, we…