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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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58:03

ERIN LICHY (on RHONY New Season, Cast Mates, Leah...

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2024/03/25

Erin Lichy steps Behind The Rope. Erin is here to chat all about her RHONY experience, highs and lows from Season Fourteen, cast mates Jenna, Brynn, Jessel, Erin, Ubah, Sai, unresolved issues from the reunion, what we can expect for Season Fifteen and when can we realistically expect an announcement on RHONY Season Fifteen. Erin talks about the original RHONY OGs, reacts to the rumors that surfaced earlier this year regarding Lu, Sonja and Dorinda, talks Jenna’s absence from BravoCon and why the

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30:36

Annemarie Exits, Kathy Hilton’s Return & Lisa Rinna’s...

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2024/03/24

Annemarie Wiley is out. RIP to yet another one season wonder in the housewives world. We break down Annemarie’s statement, analyze the mistakes that were made, discuss what was edited out and why this decision seemed inevitable. With Annmarie out, we break down all the rumors - and nastiness, thank you Meredith Marks - that have been circulating on line about Camille, Denise, Eileen Davidson, Lisa Rinna and Kathy Hilton being considered for a return separating fact from ridiculous fiction. We share

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68:22

Bling Empire's Andrew Gray (on What Really Goes on...

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2024/03/24

Bling Empire’s Andrew Gray steps Behind The Rope. Bling Empire, one of the best reality shows, well, ever. Andrew chats about how he got involved with Netflix’s break out 2021 hit show about a group of very wealthy, and we mean very very wealthy, “friends” living in Los Angeles and what filming was like. Andrew is very forthcoming about his “role” as the shows “villain” (his words, not ours), when he knew he was going to be portrayed this way and how he feels about this edit. Andrew blows the door

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14:31

Teresa & Luis' Marriage Problems, Marge’s New Lies &...

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2024/03/23

The RHONJ Trailer has dropped a few weeks ago and now with RHOBH finally over, we can react and share all our thoughts on what we saw. There is some good news, some bad news and some very fake news. Marge The Sarge’s marriage troubles, Tre and Luis marriage troubles, the Messler, Jackie “Judas” Goldschneider, an Aydin and Cabral smack down and oh, so very much more. We are riled up today and hold nothing back. In other news, we detail our almost near run in with Teresa and Luis this week in West

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86:35

RHOBH Cast Exits, Mauricio’s New Drama & Vicki and...

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2024/03/22

Paris Hilton slams uncle Mo as Rick Hilton and Mauricio continue to fight conveniently as Buying Beverly Hills premieres on Netflix. Erika Jayne contemplates her next move, shares a message for her RHOBH cast mates and continues to have fun with her trainer. Kathy Hilton is slammed, contemplated returning to RHOBH and laughs off all the recent on line rumors surrounding her power in Bev Hills. Rumors swirl about several Diamond Holders’ exits and further south, Tamra and Vicki dance around

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61:41

Ariana Eviscerates Lala at VPR Reunion, Jax Slams...

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2024/03/21

Jax Taylor returns to Vanderpump Rules, spins off The Valley, films a fake AF scene with Sandoval and is apparently having marriage troubles with Britney. Lisa Vanderpump weighs in, James could not be happier, Katie shuts down Tom Sandoval and Kristen Doute is faced with tough life choices. Meanwhile Andy Cohen calls Lala Kent the voice of reason this season, Ariana eviscerates Lala at the VPR reunion and we look ahead to a Season 12 where Ariana and Katie vs. Everyone could likely happen. Finally,

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48:47

CHEF STU (on Uncertain Future of RHOBH, Shannon...

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2024/03/20

Chef Stu steps Behind The Rope. Chef Stu is here to, as we say, mention it all. Stu talks being cast as one of the original 5 Queer Eye guys, what it was like to be replaced, last min, by Antoni Porowski and the dark days that followed thereafter. Stu also reveals new info that he just discovered regarding the true reason for the last minute change. We are all ears. Of course, we bring up the NDA and Cease and Desist that Jeff Lewis has served on Stu and contemplate what will happen the day these

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29:34

Mauricio Claps Back at Paris Hilton, Talks Kyle w/...

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2024/03/19

With the premiere of Buying Beverly Hills arriving later this week, Mauricio is doing a lot of talking about how we will see more of the dissolution of his marriage to Kyle on BBH than we saw this entire past season of RHOBH. Yes, Kyle it is our fu$king business but is this actually true or just another ploy to get the masses to tune in? Mo also claps back at Paris Hilton, discusses Kyle and Morgan and a whole lot more which we break down here today. Next we share our predictions and advice for next

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76:19

MINDY COHN (on Facts of Life, Palm Royale &...

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2024/03/19

Mindy Cohn steps Behind The Rope. Mindy is here to chat about the full anthology of her career none the least of which was her breakout, if not most well known, role as Natalie Green on The Facts of Life. Mindy talks about Facts past and present and breaks down whether there can realistically ever be a reboot with all 4 original actresses. Of course, Mindy is here to also talk about her new role working with, to name a few, Kristen Wiig, Ricky Martin, Kaia Gerber, Allison Janney and Carol Burnett

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58:30

BARBARA K. (on RHONY Legacy, The Reboot, Brandi vs...

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2024/03/18

Barbara Kavovit steps back Behind The Rope. RHONY’s Barbara K. that is. Barb is here to chat about all that she has been up to since we last saw her on our RHONY screens. Barb talks highs and lows from her time on RHONY and about running into once friend Luann de Lesseps at Jill Zarin’s party in The Hamptons, the result of that run in and what happens now. Having tons of experience with labor unions as the CEO of Evergreen Construction, Barbara breaks down Bethenny Frankel’s “Reality Reckoning”,

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29:11

Kyle Richards’ Confusion & Denial, Lindsay Hubbard’s...

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2024/03/17

Now that we have had a moment to sit back and reflect, hey its been four whole days, on the RHOBH reunion, we would like to reiterate what a nothing burgher it was. We break down Kyle’s, “It’s none of your fu$king business” statement regarding the end of her marriage to Mo, explain the real reasons Kathy was there, weighs in on the public’s outrage with Kyle, Erika and Kathy and look ahead to what we can expect when filing begins next month for Season 14. Next we address the rumors that Schwartz &

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85:52

Jo De La Rosa (on RHOC, Cast Mates & Housewife...

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2024/03/17

Jo De La Rosa, one of the OGs of the OC, steps Behind The Rope. Let us start at the beginning of it all, Season One, Episode One of The Real Housewives of Orange Country. Jo explains how she got cast in the freshman installment of the juggernaut franchise. The answer is not at all what you would expect. We talk about what filming was like for Jo, considering she had nothing to compare it to with The Hills, The Real World and The Simple Life being some of her only predecessors to turn to. We discuss

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11:42

Kyle Richards’ Sexual Awakening, Kathy Hilton’s...

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2024/03/16

The RHOBH nothing burger Reunion Part 3 has come and gone. We break down our feelings on it all, chat about Kyle’s sexual awakening that is happening before our very eyes and how, next season, when Kyle returns, despite her recent claims, we never need to hear about her and Mauricio’s problems again. We discuss the return of Kathy Hilton, the LVP and Rinna of it all, the truth behind Sutton and Garcelle’s sudden departure and what and who we can expect to return when Season 14 begins to film a

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66:06

RHOBH Concludes w/ a Bang, Rachel Leviss Lawsuit...

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2024/03/15

Rachel Leviss lawsuit against Tom and Ariana moves on as rumors surface that she is getting ready to sue Bravo and many parent companies soon. We break down those rumors, discuss her possible legal claims and likelihood of success in any of these suits. Moving on, Bethenny’s ReWives has closed shop with her claiming she is the problem, too toxic for her own self but, alas, we offer another theory as to the real reasons ReWives has decided to join the many other failed podcasts over the past several

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60:20

Kyle’s Uncertain RHOBH Future, Scheana’s New Sandoval...

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2024/03/14

Scheana Shay continues to be caught between a Tom and an Ariana as she works out her feelings missing her friend Sandy while trying to stay loyal to Miss Ariana all whilst getting advice from Mother herself, LVP. Another week, another episode of Vanderpump Rules. We break it all down - Ariana’s last $2k, Lala’s pregnancy, Dancing With The Stars, tears, boys night out, Ally the Astrologer, Schwartzy’s friend Jo, Katie vs. Lala and oh, so much more. Next, we address the future of RHOBH, the claims

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42:07

COUNTESS LUANN DE LESSEPS (on RHONY Season 15...

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2024/03/13

Countess Luann de Lesseps is back. Hot in the middle of her new “Marry F Kill!” Cabaret Tour, the Countess stops by to mention it all. Luann chats about the now completed RHONY Legacy, the rumors that there is going to be a mixed OG / Newbie cast when RHONY Season 15 is announced, Erin Lichy’s recent claims of the cast next season, a steamy WWHL appearance with Southern Hospitality’s Joe Bradley, what really happened after WWHL between everyone involved, her recent outing in The Hamptons with Mary

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29:20

Alexis & John Janssen’s Message for Shannon, RHOBH...

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2024/03/12

Alexis Bellino and John Janssen have a strong message for Shannon Beador that they would like to share. We break down this message, their relationship and the claims that they will be engaged soon. Vicki Gunvalson has a new message for Tamra Judge and Shannon Beador is rumored to have freaked out at John and Alexis’ red carpet debut this past weekend causing a fit of rage and alleged drinking. Meanwhile, Kyle Richards discussed her RHOBH future, Kathy Hilton is contemplating a return, and Erika

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85:01

SARAH WAYNE CALLIES & PAUL ADELSTEIN (on Prison...

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2024/03/12

Sarah Wayne Callies and Paul Adelstein step Behind The Rope. Prison Break’s Sarah and Paul that is. Sarah and Paul chat about their time on this iconic, first of its kind, trailblazer show - storylines, cast mates, highs and lows, terminations and rehires, Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell, reboots, the likelihood of another incarnation with the original cast members and how all of the aforementioned can be heard on their stellar podcast, “Prison Breaking” every week! Of course we also chat

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54:41

BARBARA K. (on RHONY Legacy, The Reboot, Brandi vs...

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2024/03/11

Barbara Kavovit steps Behind The Rope. RHONY’s Barbara K. that is. Barb is here to chat about all that she has been up to since we last saw her on our RHONY screens. Barb talks highs and lows from her time on RHONY and about running into once friend Luann de Lesseps at Jill Zarin’s party in The Hamptons, the result of that run in and what happens now. Having tons of experience with labor unions as the CEO of Evergreen Construction, Barbara breaks down Bethenny Frankel’s “Reality Reckoning”, weighs

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30:39

Jax Taylor’s Disgusting Reason for Brittany Breakup,...

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2024/03/10

RHOBH Reunion Broken down as we address whether Kyle’s rant is worthy of her self imposed MVP of the Season status or is the audience still upset at what she is holding back. Housewives are being spaced out - RHONJ May, RHODub June, RHONY not in production, RHOA cast not yet determined. We analyze why and what the future of Housewives realistically looks like. Meanwhile, Vanderpump Rules cast members' exorbitant, astronomical salaries have been revealed, Jax Taylor’s disgusting reason for Britany

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