Celebrity Justice
"Top Chef" Contestant in Alleged Gay Bash

A former contestant on the hit Bravo reality show "Top Chef" was allegedly beaten by attackers yelling anti-gay slurs in an affluent part of Long Island.

Josie Smith-Malave, an openly gay woman and a contestant on the second season, says she was with a group of women who were asked to leave the bar Partners in tony Sea Cliff, NY over Labor Day weekend.

Smith-Malave's lawyer says about 10 young people followed the group of women and began hurling anti-gay epithets, spitting on them and then beating them. Nassau County police tell TMZ the incident is still under investigation.

Smith-Malave, originally a Miami native, was kicked off the show in episode 5. She once played on a team for the Independent Women's Football League.

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1. So not cool

Posted at 10:39AM on Sep 12th 2007 by CJ

2. Her food sucked.

Half the contestants on the show are gay, let alone 75% of the Bravo network.

Posted at 10:41AM on Sep 12th 2007 by Ricky Ticky Tock

3. This is so sad. People, if you don't agree with someone's lifestyle then look the other way but physically beating someone because they are gay? That is beyond pathetic. I hope they catch these nuts and put them in jail for a long time. Before the Anti-Gay comments start just remember its not right to put your hands on anyone for any reason.

Posted at 10:42AM on Sep 12th 2007 by Katie

4. That is sick. If she was attacked just for being gay. Good gosh folks. Maybe thie next step is to attack ANYONE with brown eyes. And these were HUMAN BEINGS who attacked other HUMAN BEINGS. We are ALL human beings. Get it, we are all on the journey TOGETHER.

Posted at 10:45AM on Sep 12th 2007 by joe

5. Gay bashing is just wrong..

but she looks awfully tough, like she could hold her own..

Posted at 10:48AM on Sep 12th 2007 by Curious in Connecticut

6. Larry Craig does not see this as a hate crime. But then again Larry Craig is not gay, was never gay and does not cruise men in bathrooms. He only taps his foot, touching the person in the stall next to him, followed by a series of odd under the stall hand gestures-- perfectly ordinary for most straight men.

Posted at 10:51AM on Sep 12th 2007 by ivana jercough

7. well lets wait for the whole story. she may not be the poor, innocent victim.

Posted at 10:54AM on Sep 12th 2007 by patrick

8. And... what the hell does that have to do with anything? Her food sucked, so she deserves to be beaten and spit upon? You freaking idiot - people like you are what is wrong with the world. Please spare the rest of us and remove yourself from it.

Posted at 11:05AM on Sep 12th 2007 by Disgusted by #2's comment

9. #9... Go brush the two teeth you have left you backwards hillbilly.

p.s. how did the wedding go? Is your cousin all you thought she'd be?

Posted at 11:18AM on Sep 12th 2007 by #9 is an idiot

10. SO TERRIBLY SAD. I DO NOT APPROVE OF THE HOMOSEXUAL LIFESTYLE PERSONALLY, BUT THESE ACTIONS ARE TERRIBLY WRONG. I BELIEVE WE HAVE ENOUGH HATE GOING AROUND. WHATEVER HAPPENED TO LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR? I GUESS THAT COMMAND IS WAY OFFBEAT AND PRETTY OLD EH? I MUST READ LIKE A CRAZY WRITING THIS, BUT IT IS VERY VERY SAD THAT THIS WOMAN/MAN OR PERSON WAS MISTREATED AND BEATENED. TOO BAD.

Posted at 11:23AM on Sep 12th 2007 by saddened

11. #3 I totally agree with you!!

Posted at 11:31AM on Sep 12th 2007 by CLAUDA DE SCRATCH

12. That really sucks. I could care less if someone's gay, straight, whatever. It's their life and doesn't affect me. Terrible people!

Posted at 11:37AM on Sep 12th 2007 by Heather

13. I do not approve of that lifestyle, but that is not reason to beat up on someone. I love Josie, that my girl.

To quote Season 1 contestant Dave Martin
"Am not your bitch, bitch"

Posted at 11:40AM on Sep 12th 2007 by AM NOT YOUR BITCH, BITCH.

14. #9 You are hilarious. Love your opening line....What the hell would you know about decent people? I usually have to go to a trailer park to meet someone with your insight. See you next time on Cops or the Jerry Springer show. Makes me proud to be an American......

Posted at 11:52AM on Sep 12th 2007 by scribbler

15. As a gay dude I don't "condone" your heterosexual "lifestyle" but im sure as hell not going to go around beating people up or calling you names...people need to get a grip.

Posted at 12:06PM on Sep 12th 2007 by Oh Geez

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