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18 ENTERTAINMENT EXTRA Royal Center Locker Plant 1 x 9" By Michelle Rose TV Media F ew shows manage to stay on the air for more than a decade without some kind of "jumping the shark" moment or a noticeable decline. Fortunately, "Top Chef" is one of those exceptions. Since 2006, the award-win- ning series has remained con- sistent through 19 seasons of creative challenges that reflect evolving tastes and trends. It has come to be regarded as a cultural touch- stone and a star-maker, with many of its cheftestants – such as celebrity chefs Carla Hall and Richard Blais and restaurateur Brian Malarkey – establishing themselves as influential voices in the culi- nary world. So, it's no surprise that "Top Chef" would cook up some- thing big for its landmark 20th season, which gets underway Thursday, March 9, on Bravo. For the first time in the show's history, the entire sea- son was shot abroad, mostly in London, England. There, 16 winners and finalists from vari- ous international versions of "Top Chef" will battle it out for the title and prize. "We've always wanted to do a season of 'Top Chef' with winners, finalists and frontrun- ners," Ryan Flynn, senior vice- president of current production for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, said in a statement. "But to take that concept for the 20th season one step fur- ther with cheftestants from localized versions across the world has been a dream come true. And what better place to host 'World All-Stars' than London, a global stomping ground and renowned food city, offering our cheftestants access to the U.K.'s exceptional ingredients and international flavors." Padma Lakshmi will once again serve as host, alongside head judge Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons. They'll be joined by "distinguished judges from the international versions, as well as esteemed global culi- nary experts" who will judge the competition as it unfolds throughout the city of London, culminating in a grand finale set in Paris. Ready for an epic showdown and a full season of supersized episodes? "Top Chef: World All- Stars" begins Thursday, March 9, on Bravo. Pond hopping: 'Top Chef' heads to London for 'World All-Stars' Padma Lakshmi and Tom Colicchio return to host Season 20 of "Top Chef" Women Talking After learning the truth about a shocking and horrific act com- mitted by male members of their colony, the women and children of an unnamed and remote Mennonite community come to- gether. Unable to read or write, community members Ona (Mara), Salome (Foy), Scarface (McDormand), Agata (Ivey) and Mariche (Buckley) organize the women to discuss their unfortu- nate circumstances while the men are away. They determine that they have three options: do nothing, stay and fight, or leave the only home they have ever known. Director: Sarah Polley. Stars: Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Frances McDormand, Ju - dith Ivey, Emily Mitchell, Kate Hal- lett, Liv McNeil, Ben Whishaw, Sheila McCarthy, Michelle McLeod. 2022. 104 mins. Drama. Jessie Buckley stars in "Women Talking" video releases Cass Plaza 2 x 2" U Know Pizza 2 x 2.5" Logansport Savings Bank 5 x 2"