Gail Simmons, a Top Chef judge since the show's inception and executive producer, has been known to be unflappable, even when a live snake was removed from the Judges' Table during a recent episode. The episode saw a moment of tension when an eliminated chef, Sieger, expressed dissatisfaction over his eviction over a mousse. Simmons responded by showing viewers the Top Chef rulebook for judging and promising to provide a copy of the rules to anyone who requires them. She also discussed the timeline for another All-Stars season of Top Chef and shared her thoughts on being challenged at the Judges’ Table.