Padma Lakshmi pregnant, mum on babydaddy

Top Chef‘s Padma Lakshmi is pregnant at 39, after suffering from endometriosis for many years.

Lakshmi, however, has not named the father of the child and remains silent on who the mystery man may be. Speculation has centered around a man named Manu Nathan, whom Lakshmi has been seen around town with, but her rep denies the rumors. According to Popeater, the man may actually just be her cousin.

Lakshmi’s rep has said that the pregnancy is of a “delicate nature” and requested space for the Top Chef star:

“This pregnancy has been referred to by her physician as nothing short of a medical miracle, and due to its delicate nature, we ask/implore the press to respect Ms. Lakshmi’s privacy at this time,” Lakshmi’s rep said.

Endometriosis is a common condition but can be extremely painful, and is known to adversely affect fertility.