Top Chef 6: There Will Be Blood

It almost feels like it hasn’t been long enough without our Padma and Tom, right? Well this fall’s season of Top Chef starts early, premiering this Wednesday at an earlier time — 9pm ET. Judging by the preview above, it seems TC will stick with the formula that works this season: drama, fauxhawks, and a little bit of blood.

As always, ES will be chatting with the Top Chef-testants as they fall off the chopping block. Check this space Thursday for our interview with the first eliminated chef.