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Former 'Top Chef' host Padma Lakshmi branching out into humor

Padma Lakshmi is undeniably beautiful, but more importantly, she’d like to be valued for her humor.

After announc ing last year she would be stepping down as host of the cooking competition “Top Chef,” the author and producer’s next move may surprise fans. Lakshmi spoke with The New Yorker and revealed that she’s been developing a comedy series with “Bridesmaids” director Paul Feig that she would produce and star in. She’s done a cameo on “Saturday Night Live,” and after positive feedback, aspires to return to as a host.

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