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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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49:25

Jeff Lewis’ Fired Employee Annie Hired By Us, Dorit’s...

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2026/06/04

Jeff Lewis may have fired his social media guru a few weeks back, but seems she has found a new home working for Sarah Fraser. Jeff seems to go through a lot of talent, but today we break down the real reason people get fired from Jeff Lewis’ empire. Dorit’s book tour continues despite rumors and nastiness surrounding almost every aspect of her life these days. More people come forward to hate on Bethenny. Last, but not least, the ultimate Looksmaxer Clavicular goes free, makes moves and causes

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44:38

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA VS. KELLY...

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2026/06/03

Kelly Dodd has been accused of revenge porn and battery in The People Of The State of California vs. Kelly Denise Leventhal Dodd. Kelly has retained counsel, responded, denies all, faces jail time and last, but certainly not least, blames her family for everything. Today, we break our silence on Kelly’s current legal case, her response and oh, so very much more. Has Kelly’s dark violent past and path of self destruction finally caught up to her? Tune in and find

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51:38

Dorit vs. PK - Who Is To Blame?, Denise Richards...

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2026/06/03

Denise Richards gets humiliated and is not happy. Dorit and PK are still feuding with she said, he said, she said. Mauricio and Kyle have a new message for PK and Dorit and who is to blame between the two? Gizelle thinks she is Angelina Jolie, Teddi and Tamra have biases and oh, so very much more. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: QUINCE - quince.com/velvetrope (Get Free Shipping and 365 Day

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45:53

Bravo's Cancelled Shows, The Real Housewives of...

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2026/06/02

Bethenny hard launched her new love weeks ago and today we share updates and deep dive Bethenny’s new beau. With all the new shows coming to Bravo, many seem to be given their fate of cancellation. Next Gen is set to return next week as Gia slams Marge. Last, but not least, Andy talks The Real Housewives of Boca, Chicago and Napa Valley. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: ZENNI OPTICAL -

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48:46

Ciara's Summer House Return, Jen Fessler Is Still...

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2026/06/01

All these minutes and hours and days and weeks later and Jen Fessler is still devastated over what she calls rumors - Ciara calls the truth - that she slept with West Wilson. Speaking of West, he lies twenty four hours a day, seven days a week and cannot seem to tell the truth at all. Ciara plans to host Love Island, then enter the Summer House then star on DWTS. Lisa Vanderpump reigns supreme and RHORI gets some good news. Last, but not least, we deep dive Bravo’s slew of new shows currently

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54:48

Dorit's Cluelessness, Bethenny's Bravo Return (?) &...

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2026/05/31

Andy Cohen opens up about the many lawsuits against him, Bravo and NBC over the past few years and breaks down where we are with all. Rumors, not nastiness, surface about Bethenny’s return to Bravo. Dorit remains clueless about her financial situation, RHOBH future, PK, divorce, home foreclosure and so very much more. Bravo looks ahead to the future with so many challenges. Victoria Gunvalson prepares for her RHOC return. Rumors surface that Vanderpump Rules is cancelled. Next Gen LA prepares to

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80:08

TAWNY KITAEN (on RHOC, Botched, Dating Jerry...

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2026/05/31

Tawny Kitaen steps Behind The Rope. In what is likely her last interview ever, Tawny is here to take, what is now deemed as, a total look back at her life. Tawny went to her first rock concert at age 14, saw how the singer’s girlfriend got full VIP access and treatment and decided, “hey, I want that.” Tawny went out and made that happen. A rocker gal by nature, Tawny dated the guitarist from Ratt while in high school. From there she graduated, and “graduated”, by marrying Whitesnake’s lead

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21:15

Dorit Not Fired, Garcelle's Shocking Secret, Teresa...

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2026/05/30

Garcelle reveals a secret about Andy Cohen, talks her future on Housewives and details a shocking off air convo with a major RHOBH which has left us speechless. Speaking of RHOBH, EP Alex Baskin has come forward with some good news for Dorit. Meanwhile, Teresa is miserable filming the upcoming season of RHONJ for a variety of reasons. Camille reveals new info about Kelsey. Alicia and Liz fight over what homeless means. Kelsey and Rosie fight over what Slam Pig means. Last, but not least, where is

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49:34

Shannon Beador's Bad News, Mauricio Hits on Lala &...

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2026/05/29

Mauricio slipped into Lala’s DMs and hit on her. He denied it and she clapped back. Shannon Beador is having a tough time of it as the RHOC filming season comes to a close. Martha Stewart films RHONY. Andy defends Carole Radziwill, talks RHOM’s return and remains clueless on a few other matters.@patriksimpson @polatteu @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: WHATNOT - www.whatnot.com (Download The

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47:46

PK Leaks More Of Dorit's Private Texts, Bethenny Mad...

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2026/05/28

PK spills more texts with Dorit in a divorce battle which seems be getting nastier by the week. Bethenny Frankel is mad, very very mad. Who? Last, but not least, Margaret wants everyone to know how rich she is, how famous she is, how many opportunities she has and why she is taking another swing at Teresa despite being let go from the show.@patriksimpson @polatteu @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU

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39:28

Dorit Denies Everything, Bethenny Is A $20 Million...

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2026/05/27

Dorit denies everything. The spending, the friendship fall outs, her divorce he said/ she said, the foreclosure of it all. Ms. Kemsley has denied, disagreed with or informed us that it never happened. Speaking of friendship fall outs, Erika Jayne’s legal $25 million dollar lawsuit is settled but all is definitely not as it seems. Not so fast. Last, but not least, Bethenny makes $20 mil on endorsements, has many other booming businesses, is smarter than us all and, for those asking, no, will not be

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49:51

Melissa Gorga's Unexpected Feud, Andy Loses Control,...

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2026/05/27

The Summer House reunion has been insane to say the least, but the rumors, and nastiness, behind the scenes all lead to one thing. The future of Summer House is very uncertain, at best. Andy Cohen has lost all control of oh, so very many things. Boz makes bold moves. Spencer Pratt makes bolder moves. Ladies of London is hit with a tragedy. Last, but sure not least, with RHONJ back in full swing, Melissa Gorga has a new unexpected feud which has left everyone

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50:09

RHOBH Cast Shake Up, Rinna Demanded Back, Rachel...

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2026/05/26

Now that the dust has settled from this season of Summer House and the three part reunion is well underway, one thing has become clear. West Wilson is beyond clueless. After a lackluster season of RHOBH, as production floats names around for cast changes, Lisa Rinna is demand back hard core. RHOBH’s major cast change is a brewin’. Nene is happy with Bravo’s scraps. Last, but not least, the truth behind Stassi and Katie’s reconciliation is exposed.@behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD

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88:39

TAWNY KITAEN (on RHOC, Botched, Dating Jerry...

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2026/05/25

Tawny Kitaen steps Behind The Rope. In what is likely her last interview ever, Tawny is here to take, what is now deemed as, a total look back at her life. Tawny went to her first rock concert at age 14, saw how the singer’s girlfriend got full VIP access and treatment and decided, “hey, I want that.” Tawny went out and made that happen. A rocker gal by nature, Tawny dated the guitarist from Ratt while in high school. From there she graduated, and “graduated”, by marrying Whitesnake’s lead

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38:43

Dorit's Foreclosure Postponed, Sony Buys RHOBH/ VPR/...

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2026/05/24

Now that Dorit’s financial mess has been exposed, Camille Grammer feels vindicated. Camille also slams RHOBH as boring, praises PK, talks season one drama with Kyle and oh, so very much more. Speaking of Dorit, her foreclosure has been postponed, for now…. Lala blows down the house and comes for everyone. Brynn Whitfield says a lot, but, in typical Brynn fashion, it is hard to tell what is true and what is untrue. Last, but not least, Sony Pictures Television buys RHOBH, RHOC, Vanderpump Rules, The

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70:10

KATE FLANNERY (On The Office, Dancing With The Stars,...

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2026/05/24

Kate Flannery steps Behind The Rope. Yes, THAT Kate Flannery. Meredith Palmer. Kate shares her journey to becoming one of today’s top comedians. Kate entertains all of our many questions about The Office - how she was cast, which plot lines were her favorite, all the behind the scenes fun, what it was like to play fan favorite Meredith Palmer in all her glory, drinking problem and all, and where would Meredith be today, to name a few. We discuss how the ratings for the first season were less than

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20:14

Camille Says Dorit Is A Phony Bit*h Monster, Kyle...

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2026/05/23

Thanks to Rosie DiMare, the BravoVerse can now add “slam pig” to “high body count hair” and “gout d sucker”. Rosie and Kelsey’s explosive feud came to a head with a split screen, physical contact and oh, so very much more, in this past weeks RHORI. In other news, Camille says Dorit is a Monster. Kyle Cooke says to fu*k off. In The City premieres. Brittany Cartwright says she does not really owe $500K in back taxes. Tom Sandoval and his girlfriend seem to have broken up. Last, but not least, Shamea

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47:57

West & Amanda Fired (?), Andy Wants All Bloggers...

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2026/05/22

Andy Cohen has come forward and wants all Bloggers banned. West and Amanda are fired, or at least the rumors and nastiness sure point to that direction. PK misses Lisa Vanderpump and kinda basically blames Dorit. Andy says RHORI is the best franchise but is this true? Last, but least, an update on the "fake" Summer House leak rumors. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: ZENNI OPTICAL -

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52:05

Andy Cohen Gets Betrayed By A Housewife, " A" Lister...

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2026/05/21

Andy Cohen gets betrayed by a major housewife and lives to tell. An A lister is rumored, not nastiness, to be heading to RHOBH next season. Brandi Glanville slams Scheana and wants to reconcile with Lisa Vanderpump. Speaking of Lisa Vanderpump, Vanderpump Rules seems to be cancelled. The Valley is not good. Kyle becomes an actresses. Christine Quinn returns to Selling Sunset and oh, so very much more.@amiryassofficial @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at -

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40:22

Bethenny Feuds w/ Dina Manzo & Everyone Else Over...

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2026/05/20

Bethenny Frankel feuding with both Dina Manzo and her daughter Alexia “Lexi” Ioannou over Nou shoes (yes, we give credit) was not on the bingo card for the beginning of summer, but here we are. PK was involved in a hit and run as he and Dorit publicly uncouple more, prepare for foreclosure and expose more texts, secrets and lies on each other daily. Ally Lewber speaks out about James Kennedy’s pregnancy. Rulla’s husband gets sued. Lala burns the house down coming for everyone. Danny and Mia get more

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