Even cynical celeb-bloggers can't seem to fathom the why, but "Top Chef" host Padma Lakshmi and ex-"SNL"-er David Spade were photographed out in Hollywood, apparently on a date. It's almost as strange as, say, Lakshmi having married Salman Rushdie, or Spade dating Heather Locklear. But, hey, it happens.

See a photo of two, looking overjoyed to see the paparazzi, at: www.celebuzz.com/david-spade-padma-lakshmi-todays-s215581/

What could be next? We're still trying to get over the images of Kim Kardashian frolicking on the beach with Justin Bieber and her creepy tweet about running her hands through his hair.