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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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62:44

MELISSA RIVERS (on Teresa/ Melissa's Joint RHONJ...

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2025/06/02

Melissa Rivers is back by popular demand to help us break down all that has been going on in the BravoVerse and Pop Culture world over the past week. Melissa helps us break down why RHORI was really green lit, why it will most likely replace RHONJ and what to really expect when this new franchise premieres on Bravo TVs later this year. Speaking of RHONJ, Teresa moves forward despite her new financial issues with a possible, maybe plan that involves Melissa Gorga. Melissa sheds more light on the real

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42:29

Teresa Gets Angry and Hits Traitors Hurdle, The...

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2025/06/01

In a most unexpected move, The Chrisleys have been pardoned. Julie has been spotted, Todd has been doing press conferences non stop and Chase and Savannah do not give one F about what anyone thinks. Of course, Reality TV cameras are there to capture it all. Speaking of Pardons, Teresa Giudice is mad, again, at a whole slew of things. The Villians announces its new cast with repeat offenders. The Traitors is on the verge of announcing its new cast. Finally, Sonja Morgan, to no ones surprise, stiffs

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46:00

TODD & JULIE CHRISLEY (on Highs & Lows, Setbacks,...

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2025/06/01

Todd and Julie Chrisley step Behind The Rope. In a truly shocking turn of events, if you have not heard, Todd and Julie Chrisley have been pardoned and are out of jail, free and clear. Shocked would be an understatement. In this chat, Todd and Julie reminisce about their epic journey over the past almost decade, most of which has been captured on their reality show Chrisley Knows Best. We chat highs & lows both on and off camera, Chase, Savannah, Grayson, Chloe, Nanny Faye, The Kardashians and

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19:01

Teresa Dropped By Aydin For Dolores, Melissa's New...

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2025/05/31

RHONJ may be long off the air but our fav Garden State ladies sure know how to keep themselves in the headlines. Jennifer Aydin has her sights set on a new target as the future of RHONJ may not lie in either Teresa or Melissa as everyone initially thought. Speaking of new targets, Melissa Gorga has a new alliance herself in moves she thinks and hopes will secure her own space in the franchise’s future. The Love Hotel gets hotter by the minute as Lu, Shannon, Ashley and Gizelle reveal more about

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62:38

Teresa’s Rude Awakening About Her New Life, Denise...

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2025/05/30

Erika Jayne’s legal troubles are back in full force as she misses the Fox Force Five reunion and gets busy with Jesse Solomon in NYC. Considering Miss Jayne likes men with multi millions, her much needed call to Lauren Sanchez is in full effect now more than ever. Denise Richards’ daughters, Sami and Lola Sheen, are in one epic fight that we are kinda here for. Melissa Gorga and Jaqueline Laurita are still feuding over RHONJ nuances that happened decades ago. Gia Giudice comes out with bold

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64:34

Bethenny Frankel’s Fake On Line Persona, Ashley...

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2025/05/29

Bethenny Frankel is on Postmark under a fake name, has a few words for RHONY hopefuls and a whole lot more in this weeks non stop chatter of advice, product pushing and letting everyone know she is more than ok in every way possible. Ashley Darby reveals shocking info and continues to turn heads on Love Hotel. New cast members of RHOP are leaked, the cast comes for Stacey Rusch, Candiace Dillard’s name arises again and Karen Huger continues to reign supreme… in jail. Paris Hilton teaches us life

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54:31

Real Housewives of Rhode Island Cast Reveal, Ariana...

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2025/05/28

The Real Housewives of Rhode Island (RHORI) is coming, many say to replace RHONJ. Many rumors and nastiness have arisen regarding the upcoming cast - who is in, who is out and whether Dolores Catania is moving to Rhode Island to participate. Meanwhile, across the pond both The Real Housewives of London as well as Ladies of London are in full swing with a familiar face or two. Shamea and Porsha move farther apart. Now that Summer House has ended for the season, Paige’s exit is expected… any day

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37:43

Dolores' Latest FU To Teresa, Gia Claps Back, RHONJ...

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2025/05/27

Now that RHONJ is a distant, possibly permanent, memory of the past, Dolores is feeling her newfound freedom with no current contractual obligations to keep up any type of friendship with Teresa. From hanging out with Tamra Judge in LA to Margaret and Melissa in NYC, Dolo seems to have finally found her voice, and freedom, as the once top rated franchise looks ahead to maybe one day returning, most likely, without its one time star, Miss Teresa Giudice. In other news, Gia Giudice takes it upon

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62:52

Where Dorit & Kyle Go Next, Truth About Sonja...

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2025/05/27

Now that the dust has settled for Sonja Morgan, after two wild nights, in two different states, with bans, hospitalizations and copious amounts of alcohol, we get to the bottom of what is really going on with Sonja Morgan - the isolation, health scares, rock bottom, family entanglements and where she goes from here. Kyle and Mauricio have come together, with the Fox Force Five, recently to celebrate their daughter’s upcoming nuptials but there is more than meets the eye with Kyle and Mo. There is

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57:09

CYNTHIA BAILEY (on RHOA, Kenya Moore, Cast Mates,...

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2025/05/26

Cynthia Bailey steps Behind The Rope. Cynthia is here to mention it all. Cynthia talks co-stars past and present - Kenya, Nene, Porsha, Shereé and so many more that have come and gone during her now twelve season off and on run on RHOA. Of course, we also talk the now forever defunct Real Housewives Ultimate Girl’s Trip. With this stellar return to form RHOA season back in our lives - even with Kenya’s departure - and Cynthia’s return to the franchise, we figured today the perfect day to break down

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39:15

Dolores Catania Moves to Rhode Island, Teresa's New...

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2025/05/25

Numerous stories have arisen this week that RHONJ’s very own Dolores Catania will be leaving her beloved Garden State to move to, rent a beach house in or pass on through Rhode Island to appear on, star in or just be a side kick “friend of” on RHORI when it premieres on our Bravo TV’s later this year. Today, we break our silence separating fact from fiction, truth from untruth, Andy Cohen’s comments based on their face value versus their hidden meaning and oh, so very much more finally getting to

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56:02

CYNTHIA BAILEY (on RHOA, Kenya Moore, Cast Mates,...

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2025/05/25

Cynthia Bailey steps Behind The Rope. Cynthia is here to mention it all. Cynthia talks co-stars past and present - Kenya, Nene, Porsha, Shereé and so many more that have come and gone during her now twelve season off and on run on RHOA. Of course, we also talk the now forever defunct Real Housewives Ultimate Girl’s Trip. With this stellar return to form RHOA season back in our lives - even with Kenya’s departure - and Cynthia’s return to the franchise, we figured today the perfect day to break down

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20:31

The Gorgas Seem To Violate Their NDA, Dolores Gets...

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2025/05/24

Dolores Catania just wished Teresa Giudice a very Happy Birthday on line for all the world to see. However, all is not as it seems behind the scenes between these once BFFs. TreHugger’s have united, once again, to claim that The Gorgas - Joe and Melissa - have violated a new NDA from Bravo urging the network to sever ties with their Queen’s mortal enemies. Over in and on The Valley, Mia breaks down, Dark Danny makes an appearance, Janet deflects, Luke prepares to propose to KD, Jesse and Michelle

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74:06

Truth Behind Teddi’s Divorce, Andy Cohen Claps Back,...

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2025/05/23

Ariana Madix heads back to Fiji for Love Island but not without a stern warning to Bravo, Lisa Vanderpump and others as she spills more tea than we ever expected, or asked for. Speaking of LVP, Kristen Doute laughs at her and shares some words of advice. Andy Cohen claps back at everyone. Sophia Umanksy walks out on Mo. Teddi Mellencamp and Edwin move forward with their divorce but all is not as it seems. Bethenny Frankel sets the record straight, again and new info emerges about the return of

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65:43

Teresa Not Going To BravoCon, Dorit's Big Win, OG’s...

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2025/05/22

BravoCon has announced its dates, ticket sales dates, ticket prices and talent going. What is much more interesting, is the glaring lack of representation from many shows like RHONJ and RHONY and the fact that Dorit is the only confirmed cast member going from RHOBH. Talk of the RHONY OGs’ return to save RHONY surfaces with various past RHONY banned, not interested, off brand and / or just perfect and ripe to swoop in and save Andy’s obvious fav franchise. Kenya Moore may be in trouble, Andy Cohen

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63:36

Dolores Catania’s Mishap, The Valley’s Cast Shake Up,...

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2025/05/21

The Valley is facing a big cast shake up amidst a season of low ratings, troubling personal issues which have spilled over into the real world and the absence of Jax for more than half the season. The Valley Producers scream fake news. Today we separate fact from fiction and get to the bottom of what the future of the VPR spin-off really looks like. In other news, Andy Cohen plays favorites - again, RHONY makes a final attempt at a return, RHOA brings the friendship fall outs - hey Porsha and Shamea

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40:39

Kyle & Dorit Make Up, Joe Gorga Confirms Wife Swap &...

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2025/05/20

Now that the dust has settled after being kicked out of two establishments in two states, Sonja Morgan has emerged with a defense like none we have ever heard before. Danielle Staub slams Margaret Josephs as a thief, puts Dolores Catania in her place and amuses us to no end in the process. Speaking of RHONJ land, Joey Gorga confirms a major rumor which he probably should not have even spoken on… yet. The Summer House reunion looks drop, Porsha and Shamea hit the point of no return, Lisa Rinna makes

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65:18

Thomas Ravenel Slams Patricia Altschul As Disgusting,...

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2025/05/20

As RHOBH prepares to announce its new cast line up any day now, Sutton Stracke makes another attempt at reconciling with Garcelle which seems to have set off a whole new chain of events that are not beneficial for anyone involved. Southern Charm’s new season is well underway with OGs, newbies and no shortage of drama. After having just made up a few weeks back, Thomas Ravenel slams Patricia Altschul as “disgusting sc$m” who lies. Of course this involves Kathryn. Speaking of Kathryn… Finally, today

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63:37

LVP’s Inevitable RHOBH Return, Kristen Doute’s Spin...

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2025/05/19

Lisa Vanderpump has two shows on TV now - Vanderpump Villa and The Valley - and another on the way - Vanderpump Rules 2.0 - but has the allure behind the pink curtain of Villa Rosa lost its allure? We break down all three shows and deep dive the theory of LVP returning to RHOBH that may not be as insane as it once sounded, despite Lisa’s many claims of pigs flying and the sort. Meanwhile, Kristen Doute emerges as the true winner of The Valley. Stassi and Beau try to “work it out”. Jax and Brittany

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42:15

Teresa Giudice Responds To Us! (& Lies), Gia Uses...

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2025/05/18

As usual Teresa Giudice has listened to our Pod, is not happy with us, and in an unusual turn of events, has responded. Teresa is busy spreading some half truths regarding her future with Bravo, her interest - or lack thereof - in joining Bravo’s upcoming Wife Swap, her excitement - or lack thereof - in The Real Housewives of Rhode Island (RHORI), Andy Cohen’s comments that RHORI is about a group of Italian Americans which will give RHONJ a run for its money and oh, so very much more. Gia Giudice

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