Gail Simmons promoted as Top Chef, Masters among 18 renewed Bravo shows
Bravo has announced it is renewing 18 series and ordering 17 new ones, continuing to expand the network in the direction of its Real Housewives, advertising-as-storyline image. The upfronts announcements came a day after I realized that I no longer watch Bravo, now that Top Chef is off the air. But this release reminded me …