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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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51:10

RHOBH Cast Fractured To Point Of No Repair, Teresa On...

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2026/02/13

Teresa is walking on pins and needles around Melissa to ensure they have no disagreements, tension, arguments or fights in order for RHONJ to return sooner than later so she can get that paycheck. Kenya Moore is rumored to be on the verge of bankruptcy. The cast of RHOBH seems to be more fractured than fans even thought to the point of no return. Andy Cohen reveals his list of people he has banned from returning to WWHL. Ariana Madix is rumored to be engaged. Mary Cosby’s son suffers another set

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47:21

Bethenny's RHONY Return(?), Gorga/ Laurita's Hostile...

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2026/02/12

Bethenny Frankel could be headed to RHONY on E! as the rumors of her return gain speed and momentum. Melissa Gorga and Jacqueline Laurita have a hostile run in while filming the now complete RHUGT but all is not as it seems. Kyle and Vicki seems to have very different approaches to a few things as tension mounts. Nene Leakes enters a new old feud. Last, but not least, Alex McCord returns with a bang. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at -

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40:27

Andy Cohen Discusses E!'s RHONY, Jen Aydin Crashes...

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2026/02/11

Andy Cohen breaks his silence on the return of the RHONY OG’s to E! Jennifer Aydin crashes RHUGT filming, uninvited, in a desperate move to get back on Bravo TV. Of course Housewives Producers had a plan of their own for Miss Aydin which did not end as she planned. A warning to Teresa is issued. Last, but not least, the RORI trailer drops and we have many, many thoughts! Calling all RHONJ fans…@behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at -

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50:14

Tamra Banned From RHUGT, Karen's New Message For...

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2026/02/11

Next Gen LA filming is in full effect with Durbow, Umansky/Richards and Grammar offspring already makes waves behind the scenes. Tamra gets banned from filming RHUGT but all is not as it seems. Karen Huger has a new message for Miss Osefo. The Valley Season 3 prepares to return. RHOBH continues its less than stellar season. Last, but not least, in case you forgot, she is Lisa Fu*king Rinna… always!@behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at -

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45:33

RHOSLC Fake News, RHOM Delayed, RHONY Returns, Kenya...

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2026/02/10

The status of Housewives is very up in the air with many strange updates and unanswered questions about many of our favorite franchises. Fake news arises about RHOSLC which Andy Cohen shoots down. Does that mean anything? RHOM is stalled and delayed. RHONY is about to be announced any day now - yes Andy is still saying this - with a mostly new younger cast. Last, but not least, a desperate ex RHONJ part time cast member drops fake news as fans are urged to move on and not expect RHONJ to be back

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48:29

Karen Huger's Jailhouse Confessions, Real Reason Carl...

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2026/02/09

Karen Huger has returned to RHOP, sat down with Andy Cohen, appeared at the reunion - looking great - and now is opening up with jail house stories and more behind the scenes details about her journey to sobriety. Carl and Kyle come to blows this season on Summer House but today more facts come to the surface which shed light on exactly what led to this BFF brawl. Bethenny Frankel shares updates on her health, new life and revolutionary new dating app. Last, but not least, Justin Baldoni and Blake

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39:40

NBC Protects Dorinda From "Horrible Person" Edit,...

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2026/02/08

The Traitors’ Ron Funches claims Dorinda Medley said horrible, horrific things to him inside the castle. He also claims they were outside gameplay, deeply personal and so horrific NBC edited them out. Today we deep dive what those things were and exactly why does NBC seem to be protecting Dorinda. In similar news, Caroline Stanbury also revealed issues with Medley in the castle which we never saw. Angel Massie receives tons of horrific one star reviews after RHOP’s cast trip from hell. Angel claps

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88:58

ERIC NIES (on The Real World New York, Starting...

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2026/02/08

This is the true story of seven strangers picked to live in a house, work together, and have their lives taped. Find out what happens when people stop being polite and start getting real…. The Real World. Eric Nies steps Behind The Rope. Mr. Eric Nies was part of the granddaddy of all of reality TV, the original Real World, New York, Season One. THE show that changed, introduced, formed and revolutionized Reality TV. With no prior reality show to look to, we discuss how that makes the Real World,

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20:35

Truth Behind RHONY OG's E! Return, Bethenny's...

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2026/02/07

This past week Andrew Cohen saw down with Miss Karen Huger for a one hour special. Today we break down this sit down - Karen’s time in jail, the jail conditions, her recovery, her future on RHOP, current beef with Professor Osefo, Andy’s questions and last, but not least, the fact that she refuses to call herself a full blown alcoholic who has 4 DUIs. In other news, the RHONY OG’s are back with a new show on E!. Bethenny Frankel, of course, has a lot of thoughts on their return. Finally, Teresa,

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38:33

Garcelle Beauvais' Scary 911 Call, Lisa F'ing Rinna...

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2026/02/06

Garcelle Beauvais was targeted for a second time in a 911 swatting call. Today we break down the details of that call, how this can happen for a second time, why this possibly happened for a second time and what, if anything, does this have to do with her time on RHOBH. Beware. With The Traitors in full effect, and a new book on the way, Lisa Rinna reminds us, once again, of all the reasons she is Lisa F’ing Rinna before, after and during Housewives!!!. Last, but not least, now that everyone and

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55:35

SUEBELLE ROBBINS (on Member's Only Palm Beach,...

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2026/02/06

Suebelle Robbins steps Behind The Rope. Members Only Palm Beach’s Suebelle that is. Suebelle stops by to mention it all - life in Palm Beach, what is feels like to be the breakout start of Netflix’s newest reality hit, cast mates, who the real queen of Palm Beach is and how the Palm Beach community has reacted to the show. Speaking of reacting to the show, Suebelle weighs in on Bethenny Frankel’s comments that the cast are like “Wallmart Berkins”. All this and more with the one and only, Suebelle

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45:33

Dorit's Major F Up, RHUGT Filming Tea, Porsha Schools...

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2026/02/05

Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip has filmed with blasts from the past (Davidson, Maloof, Richards, D., Kung Minkoff, Dixon, Grammer), drama (Porsha vs. Vicki) and a cameo which has been met with very mixed results by the one and only Nene Leakes. RHOBH is having a very off season where Amanda has turned the group upside down, Kyle has tried to share more and Dorit had one major F up which will set a total disaster of a shizstorm in motion the rest of the season. Last, but not least, Vanderpump

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58:32

Real Reason Dorit Is Mad At Kyle, Scheana Refuses To...

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2026/02/04

Dorit shares some updates on PK no one saw coming as this less than stellar, some say downright boring AF, season of RHOBH chugs along. Scheana refuses to see Lala even for Summer Moon / Ocean play dates. The Valley Persian Style is quickly running out of steam. Karamo has major drama with the Queer Eye cast. Taylor Swift’s texts to Blake Lively are exposed. Victoria Beckham is very upset. Last, but not least, Mama Elsa rises from the dead so that Marysol can sell come caviar. Has anyone checked on

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40:17

Dorinda Slammed As A Horrible Person, Real Reason...

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2026/02/03

Reports have surfaced that Dorinda Medley is being a horrible person inside The Traitors castle in Scotland. Eliminated contestant Ron Funches claims that the things Dorinda said to him are so personal and so horrific that NBC had to edit them out. All of a sudden this reunion cannot come fast enough. The real reason Sutton fired Avi is exposed. Lisa Rinna blames Lisa Vanderpump for her villain edit. Mauricio drama is set to take center stage at the RHOP reunion. Julie Chrisley gives Wendy Osefo

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48:13

SUEBELLE ROBBINS (on Members Only Palm Beach,...

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2026/02/03

Suebelle Robbins steps Behind The Rope. Members Only Palm Beach’s Suebelle that is. Suebelle stops by to mention it all - life in Palm Beach, what is feels like to be the breakout start of Netflix’s newest reality hit, cast mates, who the real queen of Palm Beach is and how the Palm Beach community has reacted to the show. Speaking of reacting to the show, Suebelle weighs in on Bethenny Frankel’s comments that the cast are like “Wallmart Berkins”. All this and more with the one and only,

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45:45

Amanda Frances' Courses Exposed, Whitney Explains Why...

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2026/02/02

Amanda Frances, the self professed “Money Queen”, does a lot of cash talking but today we take a closer look at her courses, how much each of them cost and whether she really can afford all those python bags she raved about to Jennifer Tilly. Whitney Rose, worried about her own job, shares all her reasons why it is Meredith’s time to go. Craig Conover seems to be enjoying his single life a little too much. Last, but certainly not least, Amanda Batula did not sign a prenup and now faces what many are

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65:46

MONIQUE SAMUELS (on RHOP, Wendy, Karen, Candiace,...

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2026/02/01

Monique Samuels steps Behind The Rope. Monique is here to chat about ALL of the drama that went down during her time on RHOP, how she moved on with her life and the highs and lows of being part of The Real Housewives franchise. Monique talks about Producer “involvement” in RHOP, real versus manipulated storylines and her epic, now iconic, reunion binder. Monique dishes on Wendy, Karen, Gizelle, Ashley and Candiace. Speaking of that epic binder, Monique opens up about the exact moment she realized

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28:17

TONE LOC (on Wild Thing, Funky Cold Medina, Courtney...

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2026/02/01

Tone Loc steps Behind The Velvet Rope. “Wild Thing”, “Funky Cold Medina” and more, Tone is here to mention it all. Tone talks about what it was like to break out in the 90s as a mega star, the current state of hip hop today, working with Courteney Cox, Robert De Niro, Jim Carrey and more. Last, but not least, Tone talks about what it was like to don the Handyman costume in this season’s Masked Singer.@rappertoneloc @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at -

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21:27

Andy Cohen Told To STFU, RHOSLC Recap, Amanda Frances...

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2026/01/31

RHOP has ended its season and produced reunion looks. RHOSLC has ended its reunion. Both are broken down, analyzed, discussed and some good, some not so good news arises. Andy Cohen is told to STFU. Amanda Frances is slammed as a liar and exposed as a scammer. Last, but not least, this brilliant season of The Traitors continues to slay, Lisa Rinna discusses “regrets” with RHOBH and Kathy Hilton and oh, so very much more. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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40:47

Lisa Rinna vs. Colton (Again!), RHOSLC Cast Member To...

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2026/01/30

Lisa Rinna and Colton Underwood’s drama came to a boiling head this past week with threats, game play, Housewives Housewifing, a formal statement by NBC, a statement by Rinna and many viewers and fans calling for Colton’s utter cancellation. In other news, now that the RHOSLC season is officially over, one cast member may have just lost her job based on current statements and interviews she probably never intended. Last, but not least, Joey Gorga goes on Teresa’s podcast, Melania and Antonia break

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