Matt Lauer, co-host of the NBC "Today" televison show, assists Padma Lakshmi, co-host of cable television channel Bravo's "Top Chef Las Vegas," prepare a dish during her appearance on "Today," in New York Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

Matt Lauer, co-host of the NBC "Today" televison show, assists Padma Lakshmi, co-host of cable television channel Bravo's "Top Chef Las Vegas," prepare a dish during her appearance on "Today," in New York Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009.

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  2. NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 15: Juan Martin Del Potro (R) the 2009 US Open Tennis Champion meets with anchors (L-R) Al Roker, Jenna Wolfe and Matt Lauer on NBC's 'The Today Show' on September 15, 2009 in New York, New York.
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  5. In this photo provided by NBC Universal, co-host Matt Lauer, left, poses for a picture with actor Robert Pattinson on NBC's "Today" show, in New York, on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009.
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  9. LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: TV personality Padma Lakshmi arrives at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Nokia Theatre on September 20, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
  10. LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: TV personality Padma Lakshmi arrives at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Nokia Theatre on September 20, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
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  12. LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: TV personality Padma Lakshmi arrives at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Nokia Theatre on September 20, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
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