Top Chef Season 22 Going International, Will Film in Canada

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It’s time to pack your knives, and go to Canada! Top Chef season 22 will be leaving the US and heading north. After filming season 21 in Wisconsin, producers must have decided why not go just a little bit farther next time. After all, going to another country will bring variety to the challenges with different types of ingredients, and new guest judges to bring a fresh perspective. Fans are sure to be excited by this news, but it seems the hosts are the most excited of all. 

Gail dropped the bombshell news to Tom and Kristen 

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Season 21 just wrapped to mixed reviews. Originally, fans were worried about how Kristen Kish would be as the new host. She had big shoes to fill once Padma Lakshmi left. However, Kristen knocked it out of the park with her food knowledge and positive vibe. She also easily related to the chefs as she won Top Chef season 10. 

As great as Kristen was, the cheftestants didn’t quite bring their A-game. All three finalists served improperly cooked fish for their last challenge. Womp, womp. Perhaps going international can bring in a new crop of talented chefs to display their skills. And Gail Simmons might know some of them as she is from Canada.

So it only made sense that Gail got to be the one to break the news on Instagram to co-hosts Kristen and Tom Colicchio. Gail called them up and asked, “Hey, guys. Did you hear the news? I mean, it’s pretty big.” Tom quipped, “I had no clue, I was out searching for the perfect hat!” Kristen added that she was still in a “post-finale haze.”

Gail then told Tom and Kristen to guess where she was. Tom exclaimed, “Wait, is that Canada?” Kristen asked, “Are you there for a family visit?” Gail told them, “No, I’m here checking out the new season location. That’s right, Season 22: destination, Canada.”

Kristen responded, “Shut the front door, this is epic!” Tom added, “Bring on the poutine and maple syrup!” Yes, please! I can’t wait to see all the variations of poutine the chefs will make, and new ways to use maple syrup in a dish.

Gail joked, “I am so excited to show you guys around. Oh, and by the way, my parents are literally prepping their guest rooms as we speak, so be forewarned.” Still, this didn’t detour Kristen and Tom. They shouted, “Canada, here we come!”

Top Chef is streaming on Peacock. 

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Margaret Josephs Announces Death of Beloved ‘Angel Baby’ Bella the Dog

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A beloved member of the Real Housewives of New Jersey cast has passed away. Actually, she was more of a “friend” of the cast. On June 25, Margaret Josephs sadly announced on Instagram that her dog, Bella, had crossed the Rainbow Bridge.

Bella enjoyed a very well-loved and cherished existence with Margaret and her husband Joe Benigno. She always greeted anyone who rang the doorbell with a few excited yaps, resulting in Margaret shushing her, “Bella, stop!”

But little Bella “loved everyone … and everyone loved her.” She will be missed.

Margaret announces that her dog Bella has passed: “Our world and hearts are broken”

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In her post, Margaret described Bella as “the perfect, the happiest little bff in the world.” She adopted the Yorkshire terrier in 2018 when Bella was five years old. She quickly became a member of the family, starring in many of her mama’s Instagram posts.

Margaret and Joe were looking for a small hypoallergenic pet when they came across Bella at a dog adoption event. “I came into Pet Value to adopt a dog because it’s so important to rescue dogs,” she told The Daily Dish at the time.

“I got super, super emotional because I … want every dog, and I [can’t] take every dog,” she admitted. “They need homes and to be adopted.”

But when they spotted Bella, Margaret decided she wanted to be Bella’s mom. “I raised my own two kids, I raised someone else’s kids,” she remembered. “So I was like, ‘Okay, don’t worry, I can take care of little Bella.'”

In her tribute, Margaret said that her four-footed “angel … was always ready to kiss, cuddle, play, and brighten up your darkest day. A piece of me died along with her. She was a rescue, but in reality, she saved us.”

Our hearts go out to Margaret and Joe as they grieve their “angel baby Bella.” If you’ve ever loved a dog, you know they’re like our children. They give us so much love while they’re here, but they break our hearts when they leave. RIP, little Bella.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey airs Sundays at 8/7c on Bravo.

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Marcus Jordan Still ‘Single AF’ Despite Gabrielle Wright Rumors

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Don’t believe the rumors: Marcus Jordan is still single! Larsa Pippen should rest easy knowing that there’s still a slight chance that they can work things out. He said so himself after rumors started floating around that he was dating a woman named Gabrielle Wright. The two were spotted in Paris hanging out during a fashion show, but according to Marcus, there’s nothing going on there.

Marcus is still on the market

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TMZ spoke to Marcus about his rumored romance with Gabrielle, and he made it crystal clear that there’s nothing actually happening with her. Specifically, he said that he’s “single AF.” When you’re the son of the most famous basketball player of all time, staying “single AF” probably isn’t the easiest thing to do.

Ironically, it was TMZ who started the rumor in the first place about Marcus and Gabrielle. They published an image of them at the fashion show and speculated that something could be happening between them. However, a video from Gabrielle’s socials revealed that the two didn’t even sit next to each other at the fashion show. You can’t always believe what you see on the internet.

The news that Marcus is still single should come as a relief for all of us still holding out hope for him and Larsa to rekindle things. We watched their storybook romance on The Real Housewives of Miami and The Traitors, only for them to suddenly call it quits, get back together, and then call it quits again.

When talking about his ex-girlfriend, Marcus hinted that there could be the slightest glimmer of hope for them. He told the outlet they were “not together” right now but confirmed that their relationship is “always good.” So, yes, he’s saying there’s still a chance.

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