‘Top Chef’ heads to the Lone Star State and it’s bigger than ever with 29 contestants and more celebs and A-list chefs than usual.
The upcoming ninth season of Top Chef: Texas, continues the reality show’s tradition of surprising contestants with a star-studded lineup. There’s an Oscar-winner, a music icon and more.
Premiering Nov. 2 on Bravo, Texas will include appearances from Charlize Theron, foodie Patti LaBelle and Paul Reuben’s Pee-wee Herman.
“It’s a good season, a really good season,” head judge Tom Colicchio told E! Online’s Marc Malkin at the Emmys. “The drama is good.”
Host Padma Lakshmi added, “Lots of drama! Drama, drama, drama! Dramarama!”
“We’re shaking up the formula a little bit,” judge Gail Simmons said. “We made some changes.”