Sorry, Charles, Padma’s in charge

Variety broke the news yesterday that Padma Lakshmi, model and host of the cooking reality show Top Chef, is on the way to starring in her own sitcom.

She apparently has signed a development deal with NBC for a half-hour show, in which she stars as “a woman working in the culinary world.” The working title is thought to be Single Serving (According to Padma is rumored to be a close second option).

You know the name Padma Lakshmi for one of three reasons. You’re a rabid fan of Top Chef,

which earned her an Emmy nomination for best reality television show

host this year (these Emmy statues are usually gold foil-wrapped

chocolate).