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BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE

Come step ‘Behind The Velvet Rope’ with all your favorite TV stars and pop culture icons with host David Yontef as he asks his guests all the pressing questions YOU want answered! David’s relaxed, friendly interview style has welcomed a wide variety of guests -- from Real Housewives, musicians, comedians, actors, reality stars, designers, Bravolebrities and more! Behind the Velvet Rope has been mentioned in publications and media like Vanity Fair, The Today Show, Variety, The Wall Street

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44:18

Luann de Lesseps' New Message For Jill Zarin, Bronwyn...

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2026/03/06

It has been a few weeks now since Jill Zarin was let go by E!, but her ex cast mates have a few thoughts. Luann talks Jill’s exit, cancellation and the future of RHONY on E! Bronwyn Newport dates hot model Brandon Good, hangs out with Christian Siriano, prepares for RHOSLC Season 7 and talks about her possibly soon to be ex Todd. Last, but not least, The Valley prepares to return next month, but the behind the scenes tea runs over. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES

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63:13

Andy's New Message For Rinna, Erika Delays Her Trial...

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2026/03/06

Andy Cohen, now that Lisa Rinna’s book has made the rounds with more tea than you can ask for, has a new message for Ms. Rinna and we are all ears. Boz seems a little too obsessed with Amanda Frances. Garcelle’s situation seems to be getting a little stranger. Bronwyn makes some questionable life choices. Last, but not least, where the F is Nancy Guthrie. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: QUINCE

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54:10

Whitney Rose Exposes A Secret RHOSLC Lawsuit, Lisa...

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2026/03/05

Whitney Rose has done a lot of talking over the past several days which she believes is likely to lead to her termination from RHOSLC ASAP including, but not limited to, the revelation that there are secret lawsuits involving production and cast mates that she wants to, but probably should not, talk about. Lisa Rinna reveals she was drugged at The Traitors’ premiere party in LA. Kandi Burruss reveals divorce secrets. Last, but not least, Kenya Moore is in trouble…

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39:13

Erika Jayne Opens Up, Andy Compares Jill Zarin To...

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2026/03/04

Erika Jayne opens up about all sorts of things, prepares to face a jury and is still on the outs with Dorit as this season of RHOBH actually, to everyone’s surprise, heats up. Denise Richards seems like she would be a great housewife, after her cameo the other week, now that she is protected, by law, from her crazy ex. Andy Cohen compares Jill Zarin to Jennifer Aydin. Ouch. Kyle cheats on Amanda, maybe, kinda, probably. Last, but not least, where the F is Nancy

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49:04

Erika Jayne's 911 Call, RHOBH's Upcoming Major Cast...

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2026/03/04

Scheana Shay will never reconcile with Lala, prepares to watch Schwartzy on The Valley and insists that she is more than okay not being a part of this show. Erika Jayne reveals more details about her 911 call but Bravoholics and Internet Sleuths deep dive her cry for help and just who may have been the party on the other end of EJ’s claims. Rachel Zoe continues to dominate this season of RHOBH. There seems to still be a bunch of double standards concerning newbie Amanda Frances. Last, but not

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62:26

Amanda Frances Carries RHOBH, Vicki Gunvalson Almost...

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2026/03/03

Amanda Frances is working overtime this RHOBH season and, some say, has singlehandedly saved what would otherwise be a slow season for our fav diamond holders. Luis Ruelas saves the day, according to Teresa Giudice, and is responsible for everything and anything good that has ever happened to her. Vicki Gunvalson was almost arrested in Mexico. Wendy Osefo has learned nothing. Last, but not least, where the F is Nancy Guthrie.@behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available

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59:50

Heather McDonald's Thoughts on BFF Jill Zarin(?),...

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2026/03/02

Lisa Rinna’s book is hot hot hot and she is spilling all the dirty, dark secrets of what really goes on behind the scenes on RHOBH and Bravo. Let us never forget she is Lisa F’ing Rinna but also let us never forget if you come for her, the housewife will come out. Dorit and PK continue their season long he said, she said, but who is telling the truth and who is lying? Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen enter the “Jill Zarin is cancelled” chat. Heather McDonald, not so much. Speaking of Jill, we offer

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39:11

Vicki/ Shannon Fight On Camera, Bethenny Joins Ramona...

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2026/03/01

Bethenny Frankel joins Ramona Singer and Sonja Morgan in a move no one saw coming and talks about her health, RHONY OGs and next moves. RHOC Season 20 is well under way and Vicki and Shannon are already fighting. Somewhere, Tamra is smiling ear to ear. Producers too. “In The City” prepares to debut as this Amanda vs. Kyle season of Summer House chugs along. Last, but not least, Teddi Mellencamp breaks down.@behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at -

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80:37

The Traitors' BOB THE DRAG QUEEN (on Reality TV,...

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2026/03/01

Bob The Drag Queen. Or should we say, The Traitors’ Bob The Drag Queen and now that the reunion has concluded, oh what a season it was. Bob talks Drag Race, opening for Madonna on The Celebration Tour, the legendary New York City Drag Scene where Bob got his start (shout out to Barracuda Lounge), coming up the ranks alongside fellow NYC and RuPaul’s Drag Race legends Peppermint and Bianca Del Rio, Drag Race Guest Judges Nicole Richie, Gigi Hadid, Debbie Harry, Marc Jacobs, Vivica A. Fox and oh, so

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17:55

Meghan King's Life Threatened, Lisa Rinna Spills All...

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2026/02/28

Lisa Rinna has bared her soul and revealed all the best kept RHOBH secrets in her book and on her book tour this past week and we just cannot get enough. Long live Taylor McBride. Meghan Edmonds reveals her life, and the life of her children, were threatened, claims Jim Edmonds gave her number to sex workers to harass her and all sorts of other strange stuff involving the police which we break down here today. The RHOP Reunion Part II has come and gone and left utter carnage in its way. Jassi

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43:28

Jeff Lewis Meddles, Heather Dubrow Confronts Tamra,...

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2026/02/27

Heather Dubrow confronts Tamra Judge and she is not at all happy. Jeff Lewis gets riled up and gets everyone else riled up. Bethenny Frankel trains for the FBI and is now a PI solving crimes. Vicki Gunvalson is met with mixed reviews regarding her RHOC return. Robby Bobby prepares to win The Traitors. Kyle Cooke and Salley Carson rumors arise again. Teddi shares a health update. Last, but not least, where the F is Nancy Guthrie. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES

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44:02

Is Jill Zarin Okay(?), Andy Cohen Seemingly Targets...

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2026/02/26

Andy Cohen urges fans, again, to call E! If they have a problem with the new RHONY. With Jill having already been fired, the more Andy talks, the more he can only be talking about one person… The Singer Stinger. Buzzzzzzz like a bee. Speaking of RHONY’s return, rumors and nastiness are still circulating that Jill Zarin is not doing okay, cannot get over blaming herself for her termination and has checked into a facility for mental help. RHOSLC contracts are now rumored to have a very strict “no

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37:08

Dorinda Replaces Jill On RHONY Maybe, Bethenny Seems...

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2026/02/25

Lisa Rinna is spilling all sorts of tea ahead of tomorrow night’s reunion of The Traitors and we are seated. Let us never forget one of the Housewife greats and, as Lisa has taught us this week, if you want a housewife, you will get a housewife. Hunni. Dorinda is set to replace Jill on the new RHONY, kinda, maybe, maybe not. Bethenny Frankel who knows it all, is now on the case to solve Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance with a a theory that seems to make a lot of sense. Kim Kardashian talks Larsa

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40:17

Bethenny Frankel Snaps, Andy Cohen Is Mean To Jill...

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2026/02/25

Even though it happened a few weeks ago, Andy Cohen has more to say on Jill Zarin’s cancellation and it is not nice at all in any way shape or form. Bethenny Frankel has snapped, does not give one F about what y’all say and urges everyone to block her, unfollow and/ or cancel. #freespeech Lisa Rinna cries over her RHOBH exit and mentions it all. Guerdy gets upset at Bravo. Last, but not least, Rachel Zoe is on the move and possibly has a new man. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BROUGHT TO

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66:42

Should Jill Zarin Sue? (w/ Attorney Chad Davenport,...

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2026/02/24

Jill Zarin has made a statement during the Super Bowl half time performance a few weeks ago. Since then, she has been let go from her position at E! on RHONY’s Golden Life. The BravoVerse, Kelly Dodd, celebs, Andy Cohen and more have weighed in on Jill’s current situation. Today, litigation attorney Chad Davenport, Esq. stops by to discuss Jill’s situation, whether or not she has a viable lawsuit, the chances of her success, the First Amendment, Reality TV contract “Morality Clauses”, the Bethenny

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52:02

Dorinda Gets Real Mad, Andy Defends Amanda Frances &...

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2026/02/23

Dorinda Medley gets mad. Real Mad. In other news, Andy Cohen defends Amanda Frances and explains all the reasons we should love her and leave her alone. Gizelle and Robyn hold Karen Huger’s feet to the fire. Monique and Ashley get very mad at Karen and oh, so very much more. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: CHEERS -CheersHealth.com (Get 20% Off A Way To Feel Better The Morning After A Few

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42:57

Real Reason Dorit Is Mad At Kyle, Stacey Rusch...

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2026/02/22

Dorit and Kyle are not well these days and there are oh so many real reasons why this friendship is dunzo. Erika too. Next, we weigh in on how to fix this rather lackluster season of RHOBH and it ain’t pretty. Ashley Darby accuses Stacey Rusch of paying bloggers. Last, but not least, the RHONJ cast is rendered helpless, according to Melissa Gorga, that is. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU

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53:29

WENDY OSEFO (on RHOP, Highs & Lows, Eddie, Karen...

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2026/02/22

Wendy Osefo steps Behind The Rope. This season of RHOP has brought the drama but much of it was overshadowed by Wendy and Eddie’s arrest and subsequent fraud charges which we will see play out throughout much of 2026. Wendy talks RHOP cast mates past and present - Karen, Gizelle, Monique, Ashley and more. Wendy also opens up about her mother who she had one of the most memorable scenes of the whole RHOP season with. Wendy talks RHOP highs and lows, the hardships of family and oh, so very much more

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22:10

Kelly Dodd Cancelled Again, Jeff Lewis' Role, Gizelle...

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2026/02/21

Kelly Dodd has done it to herself again. In a series of on line, now viral, video exchanges with the one and only Dr. Dhivya Srinivasa, Kelly has managed to alienate more Bravoholics and Housewives, subject herself to savage takedowns by the Good Doc herself and seemingly lose sponsors, or at least fake sponsors, by the apparent masses. Will Jeff Lewis be next to jump ship and abandon his sometimes radio guest Kelly? In other news, The RHOP Reunion, Part I, has come and gone and it might as well

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47:41

Aftermath Of Jill Zarin's Termination, Amanda Not...

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2026/02/20

The Super Bowl came and went and Housewives nationwide had a lot to say, including Jill Zarin and Taylor Armstrong. Andy Cohen urged fans to call E! to complain but, in a move no one saw coming, Jill was immediately terminated. Today, we break down the aftermath of Jill’s termination, the larger ramifications, the backtracking by several of her ex RHONY colleagues and last, but not least, the future of the show. Amanda Frances is not leaving RHOBH, is looking forward to her upcoming WWHL appearance

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