It may surprise you to learn that "Top Chef" host Padma Lakshmi actually used to be a supermodel, given that you were likely only interested in her for her opinions on food and the deft way she tells contestants about their cooking challenges. Her unassuming grace and competence probably prevented you from noticing, say, her flawless skin or dramatic cheekbones or cascades of dark hair or bountiful Indian bosom.
Well, Padma's back on the modeling wagon with a new boxing-themed photo shoot for Danskin. And I think I speak for everyone when I say that "Top Chef" needs to do a lot more boxing-themed episodes. Maybe even a boxing season. Rename the show "Top Boxer." And instead of contestants doing challenges it's just Padma jumping rope and sparring and finishing every episode with a long, hot shower. How am I not a TV executive yet?
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Anybody watch that crappy Sean Bean movie she was in just to find out it she popped her top?
Post of the week.
Maybe shorten the title to “Top Box” and you’ve got yourself a winner there, Ufford.
She’s like Persis Khambatta but with less of the dead.
Hrm. I used to crush on Padma pretty good, but I don’t like the looks of this. I don’t want a woman that can fight back.
She looks great, but from my experience hand jobs don’t work well with boxing gloves. Jusayin.
It’s tough to get passed the fact that Salman Rushdie’s old balls and loose skin have been all over/in her… but these pictures are a start.
Where are the shower pictures?
@Moose I’ll work with her pink glove any day of the week.
Good point, plus boxing gloves with enough lube…. yeah, I got kicked out of that gym.
Padma said knock you out!!
She can Padma Danskin any day.
/Not named Dan.