Gail Simmons Reveals the "Most Surreal" Part of Being on Top Chef

The #TopChef judge's time at the Emmys will give you instant joy.

By Laura Rosenfeld Sep 17, 2017, 10:01 PM ET

Turning the Judges Table

Top Chef was nominated for its 11th consecutive Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program during Sunday night's ceremony, and the judges' table came out in full force to celebrate the series' honor.

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Padma Lakshmi turned heads in a vibrant pink Christian Siriano gown and a dramatic, new hairstyle.

Cut my hair! âï¸ Tune in to the @enews Red Carpet here shortly to see my full red carpet look. ð
A post shared by Padma Lakshmi (@padmalakshmi) on Sep 17, 2017 at 2:36pm PDT

It takes a village. Thank you to my team: hair: @jeaniesyfu, makeup: @kabukinyc assisted by @christinetirado_mua, styling: @theadamballheim, nails: @christinaviles, dress: @csiriano, tailoring: @katieinspaaace @7thbonetailoring, Fred @LeightonJewels, clutch: @edie_parker #Emmys2017 #emmys
A post shared by Padma Lakshmi (@padmalakshmi) on Sep 17, 2017 at 3:40pm PDT

Gail Simmons also looked incredibly elegant in her metallic teal Prada gown. The Top Chef judge was beaming with elation and excitement for the big day. "Smile! It's #Emmy Day. Most surreal, celebratory part of my job," Gail gushed on Instagram. "Eleven years later @bravotopchef still in the running and damn proud of it."

Smile! It's #Emmy Day. Most surreal, celebratory part of my job. Eleven years later @bravotopchef still in the running and damn proud of it. Thank you @prada for the dress, @charlotterosecoleman and @meddeh for the glam! @padmalakshmi @tomcolicchio @grahamelliot love making this crazy roadshow with you. ðªðð#BringingItHome #emmys2017 #topchef (Tap for wardrobe details!)
A post shared by Gail Simmons (@gailsimmonseats) on Sep 17, 2017 at 2:27pm PDT

Hi mom! I'm at the #emmys2017! ð #topchef @bravotopchef
A post shared by Gail Simmons (@gailsimmonseats) on Sep 17, 2017 at 4:53pm PDT

Tom Colicchio and Graham Elliot looked like "handsome devils" on the red carpet, according to Gail.

Handsome devils ð @tomcolicchio @grahamelliot @bravotopchef #topchef
A post shared by Gail Simmons (@gailsimmonseats) on Sep 17, 2017 at 6:16pm PDT

A little crowded here on the carpet #emmys2017
A post shared by Tom Colicchio (@tomcolicchio) on Sep 17, 2017 at 5:59pm PDT

Graham also brought his beautiful wife Allie Bowles to help celebrate the big night.

Ok #EmmyAwards here we come! @tomcolicchio @gailsimmonseats @padmalakshmi @bravotopchef let's do this! #TopChef
A post shared by GRAHAM ELLIOT (@grahamelliot) on Sep 17, 2017 at 2:06pm PDT

Watch Padma and Tom dish on last season of Top Chef, below.