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Gail Simmons, former chef and popular judge on the hit reality television show 'Top Chef,' dishes about her new role on 'Top Chef: Just Desserts' and gives us the inside scoop about her future role on Bravo.

Slashfood: Have you started taping for 'Top Chef: Just Desserts?'
GS: No, we have not started taping, probably in the next few months. I don't even know where we're taping yet. I do know it will be aired sometime this year.

Slashfood: How does it feel to be in the host's seat?
GS: I'm pretty excited about it. I've now done eight seasons with Bravo – six with 'Top Chef' and two with 'Top Chef: Masters' (season two debuts later this year). I'm not saying I'm not nervous, I am. I have big shoes to fill. Padma Lakshmi has done a great job, and I've learned it's much harder than it looks. The hours she puts in and the long, long days makes it a very challenging job. I love the producers so much and they've become very good friends. They're great creative collaborates and since Bravo trusts them, I do.

Gail settles Top Chef rumors and more after the jump.