Gail Simmons' Top Chef Fall: Miracle Cover-Up

On April 6th, Gail Simmons, the 49-year-old cookbook author and top chef judge, just cleared

up why she looks a bit different on season.

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She posted on Instagram about a nasty fall, right before filming episode 3, tripping on a sidewalk

and smashing her face into a boulder.

Just 48 hours before cameras rolled, the impact left her with serious bruising around her

eye and cheek, but luckily, no broken bones.

She called it a miracle.

She dodged worst damage, and the show kept going anyway.

Her makeup artist and wardrobe stylist jumped in fast, using heavy prosthetic makeup and

picking out the perfect glasses to hide it all on camera.

Even most of the crew had no clue what happened.

The bruising faded in about two weeks, and Simmons shouted out her team for the pro-level

cover-up.

Fans and chefs like Carla Hall sent tons of well wishes, loving her new glasses look.

This has been a top chef staple since the show kicked off in 2006, judging in spots

like North and South Carolina for this season that, drop March 9th.

She's all about the food, the travel, and the family vibes on set.

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