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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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71:28

Carole Radziwill’s RHONY 16 Return, Gia's Desperate...

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2025/08/15

Carole Radziwill has returned to the clubhouse exactly 7 years after her last appearance but that is not all that she is returning to. We discuss Carole’s future on Bravo and one thing is very clear, RHONY Season 16 here we come. Andy plans to stick to his promise and announce the new RHONY cast any day now. Jen Fessler makes some desperate moves, Teresa talks her RHONJ future and Gia’s first podcast seems to have failed as she already has a new one in the works. Finally, Brandi Glanville is on a

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56:59

Cops Called Again On Denise Richards After She...

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2025/08/14

Another day, another bit of drama in the Denise and Aaron saga which is now known as their divorce. From the cops being called to accusations of dead dogs, Denise and Aaron’s drama gets more insane by the day. Mistakes on both sides are made but how will this play out if and when their formal divorce actually has its day in court? Speaking of insane, Jax Taylor’s actions are making even less sense than usual after being fired from The Valley and his namesake bar as folks start to wonder if he will

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44:15

Andy Cohen Reveals RHONJ's Future, Gia & Teresa Join...

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2025/08/13

Andy Cohen has broken his silence and shared a mega update about the future of RHONJ that has us seated. Based on Andy’s update, many rumors, and nastiness, have arisen about who will be in, who will be out and who is still yet undermined as of today’s chat. We break down these rumors and nastiness separating fact from fiction and reveal when we can all expect to hear about the return of Teresa and/or Melissa and gang. Gia and Teresa join Special Forces with a whole slew of others. Last, but

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66:34

Erika Jayne In Trouble, Meet Next Gen LA Cast & Real...

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2025/08/13

Now that Next Gen NYC has come and gone to huge fan approval, ratings and media buzz, the cast of the LA version is being formed ASAP with many, many celeb worthy names attached, Housewife kids and blasts from the past that the Hollywood version could just give NYC a run for its money. Erika Jayne is in trouble as the charges of her looming Feb 2026 trial are clarified. Meanwhile, facts emerge about her new man, Erika weighs in and the RHOBH cast continues to film with appearances last week down the

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69:48

Gia Giudice's Engagement, LVP vs. Scheana, Juicy's...

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2025/08/12

Next Gen NYC went from the “Housewives’ Kids” show no one wanted to watch to the single most important show for Bravo’s future in eight short episodes. Next Gen LA’s cast becomes clearer, rumors of Next Gen NYC’s expected cast changes for Season 2 arise and the current cast adjust to their new life front and center. Gia Giudice talks engagement to long term boyfriend Christian. Joe Giudice talks returning to the US. Jax Taylor talks about the real reasons he is not on The Valley anymore and oh, so

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59:35

KATHRYN DENNIS (on Southern Charm, Cast Mates,...

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2025/08/11

Kathryn Dennis steps Behind The Rope. Kathryn returns to mention it all. Kathryn talks the highs and lows from her time on Southern Charm, cast mates good and bad, Southern Charm after her, Patricia Altschul and oh, so very much more. On a more serious note, Kathryn opens up about her ongoing struggles with Thomas Ravenel and the truth about her relationship with her children. Finally, Kathryn addresses the many tabloid rumors separating fact from fiction that have arisen regarding her rumored hit

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41:36

What Charlie Sheen Taught Denise About Divorce,...

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2025/08/10

Having been though a much worse divorce with Charlie Sheen than she is currently going through with Aaron, Denise has learned from the best - thank you Charlie - and seems to be winning at this game every step of the way. Jennifer Pedranti claims Heather Dubrow is afraid of Tamra Judge, Heather protests and Tamra’s henchmen, Emily and Gina, chime in. Speaking of RHOC, Shannon Beador gets one of her cast members fired, continues her poor behavior and plays the perpetual victim as the season moves

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60:29

RHOM’s KARENT SIERRA (on Lisa, Alexia, Marysol,...

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2025/08/10

The Real Housewives of Miami’s Karent Sierra steps back Behind The Rope. Karent is here to mention it all regarding the good and bad with RHOM. Karent spills the tea on former cast mates Adriana, Marysol, Lisa and Alexia who are all still going strong today. She talks highs and lows and reveals where all the “bodies are buried”. With this stellar season of RHOM going strong in full force, we figured today the perfect day to share this blast from the past chat with the one and only Karen Sierra.

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19:10

Denise Richards' RHOBH Return, Kim Zolciak Hates...

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2025/08/09

Denise Richards has officially entered RHOBH Season 15 earlier this week in a sit down dinner with Sutton and Erika. Fans can rest assure that her volatile divorce from Aaron will be front and center as we break down in just what capacity she is joining our fav Diamond Holders for their upcoming season. Meanwhile, Kyle, Zoe and Dorit were spotted down the street right here in our back yard, The Hamptons. Kim Zolciak hates Tamra Judge but it seems a lot of the current RHOC do too. Jennifer Aydin

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59:34

Shannon Beador's Reign of Terror, Scheana Heads To...

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2025/08/08

Kyle Richards comes forward with a message for Denise Richards ahead of RHOBH Season 15. Teddi Mellencamp shares a sad health update. Lisa Rinna talks the Traitors. Kenya Moore discusses the future of RHOA. In a surprise no one saw coming, the Dallas Housewives cast returns with a new biz venture. Shannon Beador’s terror reign continues. Mia Thornton and Katie Rost come forward with unexpected life updates and oh, so very much more.@behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES

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61:01

Denise's RHOBH Return, Brock Forgot He Cheated on...

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2025/08/07

Amidst all of this week’s drama between Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers, rumors, not nastiness, have arisen that Denise is headed back to participate in the upcoming season of RHOBH. Speaking of RHOBH, Garcelle officially hard launched her new beau last week, but now it is time to get under the hood of the car to share what we know so far about this fine new gent who is occupying G’s time. Brock has forgotten that he cheated on Scheana. Peter Madrigal has slammed Scheana and the rest of the VPR

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39:31

Truth Behind Dorit's New Book, Gia Turns To Savannah...

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2025/08/06

Dorit Kemsley has announced that she is writing a book, “Unburdened”, where she plans to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth but what is really the truth behind Dorit’s upcoming memoir? Very reliable sources confirm that Scheana Shay is a “done deal” to join the cast of The Valley for Season 3. Kristen Doute has issued a warning to Scheana about joining the cast, has revealed her true feelings about Brock and has a few things to say about Scheana’s now NYC Best Selling Book

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66:51

Katie Ginella's Dark Revenge, Tamra's Lies Backfire,...

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2025/08/06

Now that the dust has settled and Jax has lost his role on The Valley, his job as namesake of Jax’s Studio City, his wife and what is possibly about to be the custody of his child, we take a look back to ask just how did Jax Taylor lose it all when only two years ago he was hailed as one of the best comebacks in Bravo history. Tamra’s lies seem to be backfiring on her as even her performative reform and therapy do not seem to be working to get her fellow orange holders to buy what she is selling

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68:37

KELLY DODD's BROTHER (on Why Her Family Disowned Her,...

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2025/08/05

Kelly Dodd’s Brother steps Behind The Rope. Eric Meza, that is. If you have not heard, Eric has come forward over the past few days in a series of now viral videos with claims that Kelly’s whole family does not speak to her anymore, that she engaged in shocking acts toward her daughter and so very much more. Today, Eric is here to explain these claims in detail and just what Kelly has done to drive her family away. Eric shares never before heard alleged secrets from her past that have left us

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66:41

Who The Real Liar of RHOC Is, RHOBH Season 15 Tea &...

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2025/08/04

As RHOBH continues to film its upcoming Season 15, Dorit and Kyle call a truce, Rachel Zoe’s divorce takes center stage and other secrets from production arise that leave us all wondering, how is this season really going. Jennifer Aydin resurfaces for a hot second. RHOC’s real liar is about to be exposed. Speaking of RHOC, this season has been met with mixed reviews which lead many to wonder, is the beginning of the end of Housewives forever finally, really here? As for the end, Vicki Gunvalson is

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35:51

Gia's Apology Tour, Sutton's FU To Garcelle & What...

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2025/08/03

Gia Giduice is on her apology tour after, in her words, seeming completely annoyed at everything and everyone during this past season of Next Gen. Gia shades Aunt Mel (what else is new), praises Aydin (for real?) and reflects how she will change next season (yes there will be one) when the show starts filming later this year. Sutton has a new FU for Garcelle as Garcelle boos up and RHOBH filming prepares to come to a close for what will hopefully be a great upcoming Season 15. Kenya Moore is hurt

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51:25

RHOM’s KARENT SIERRA (on Lisa, Alexia, Marysol,...

BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE ·

2025/08/03

The Real Housewives of Miami’s Karent Sierra steps Behind The Rope. Karent is here to mention it all regarding the good and bad with RHOM. Karent spills the tea on former cast mates Adriana, Marysol, Lisa and Alexia who are all still going strong today. She talks highs and lows and reveals where all the “bodies are buried”. With this stellar season of RHOM going strong in full force, we figured today the perfect day to share this blast from the past chat with the one and only Karen Sierra. We

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20:47

Carole Radziwill on Next Season's RHONY, Denise...

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2025/08/02

This week, as expected, Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers divorce took more twists and turns than an episode of RHOBH. Aaron released Denise’s alleged sexts with Special Forces co-star Rudy Reyes, Denise’s attorney fired back claiming he violated the restraining order and oh, so much more. Rumors, not nastiness, arise that Carole Radziwill is headed to RHONY Season 16 and we are here to explain why this may just very well be the case. Teresa is acting delusional again about herself and her RHONJ

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39:42

RHOBH Newbies Clash w/ Returning Cast, Gia Giudice...

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2025/08/01

Shannon Beador has lost her mind in a series of new interviews and chats claiming all sorts of insane things about her cast mates past and present. Katie Ginella is hailed as evil by the cast. Heather Dubrow says she is not leaving RHOC and oh so very much more. In other news, The RHOBH newbies are clashing with the veteran cast. Kyle and Dorit have good days and not so good days. Gia Giudice has been edited out of Next Gen NYC and the viewers come for her over her recent statements about Riley

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68:37

Kyle's RHOBH Problem, Why Erika Jayne Should Be...

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2025/08/01

Kyle Richards has a really big RHOBH problem which does not seem to be going away anytime soon. Speaking of Kyle, her RHOBH problem and the new season, new leaks from filming have arisen confirming that more than one of our fav diamond holders is having a hard time this season in the hot seat. Erika Jayne’s court date has been set and there are many reasons for her to worry these days. RHOC promises a very dark, twisted, not easily able to recover from season finale which will forever change many of

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