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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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36:12

Vanderpump Villa's Hannah & Hagen (On LVP, Stassi,...

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2025/05/18

Hannah Fouch and Hagen Bach step Behind The Rope. Vanderpump Villa’s Hannah and Hagen, that is. Fresh off a stellar season two and an explosive reunion, Hannah and Hagen are here to mention it all. Hannah and Hagen talk highs and lows from the season, Lisa Vanderpump, Stassi, Beau, The Valley, Vanderpump Rules, VPR 2.0 and more. Of course, we also talk all the drama between Demi and Marciano, the MomTalk gang and the coming this week Season Two of Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon

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23:30

Truth Behind Dolores & Teresa’s Friendship, Monica...

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2025/05/17

Four new shows announced, the end of RHONJ and RHONY and so much more has been happening in the BravoSphere over the past few weeks. Today we take a trip down memory lane, discuss all that is presently going on and look ahead to a future of a network trying to right wrong, course correct, and re-engage a once very passionate fan base who watched every show in the millions nightly. In other news, the truth behind Dolores and Teresa’s “friendship” is exposed, the rumors of Monica Garcia’s RHOSLC

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70:47

Teresa’s Shady New Business, Kyle Richards’ Pain &...

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2025/05/16

Kyle Richards has received some heartbreaking news over the past week as the RHOBH new season cast announcement is expected to drop any day now. Jax has realized he is not meant to be in a relationship, to nobody’s surprise, and Brittany seems to be loving the drama of this season on The Valley just a little bit too much. Gizelle’s children have a message for Eminem as RHOP’s new season celebrates with a Birthday party for Karen Huger despite the fact that she is in jail. New facts emerge in

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62:02

What RHOBH Producers Hid About Dorit, Kyle’s Warning...

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2025/05/15

With the new cast of RHOBH to be announced any day now, reports surface of what Producers hid for many years regarding Dorit Kemsley. Speaking of Dorit, her financial troubles seem to be worsening. Kyle Richards’ receives a stern warning from RHOBH producers. Or has she? Sutton has announced that her and Avi have formally parted ways. Or have they? Sutton makes matters worse with Garcelle, Boz prepares for her second season and last, but certainly not least, Bethenny Frankel just can’t stop

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53:28

Bravo's 4 New Shows, Gia Feuds w/ Everyone, Mauricio...

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2025/05/14

Last week Bravo announced four new shows - Ladies of London (The Return), Shahs The Valley (Reboot), The Real Housewives of Rhode Island (New Franchise) and Wife Swap (Housewives Edition). Today we break down these four shows, what to expect, discuss casting, timing and so much more. In other news, Mauricio Umansky has gone wild. Southern Charm has been filming the new season with more drama than ever. Scheana comes for LVP again. Dolores Catania has a health scare. Gia Giudice feuds with everyone

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42:02

Andy Doubles Down On RHONJ Cancelation, Sonja Morgan...

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2025/05/13

A hysterical Sonja Morgan is blacklisted from a NYC hotspot after refusing to pay a $1,000 bill she thought was comped. The more things change, the more they stay the same with certain housewives who are broke, entitled and, for lack of a better word, arrogant. Thinking one is a celebrity when they are not… In other news, Andy Cohen doubles down on how The Real Housewives of Rhode Island - RHORI - is a group of tight knit Italian American women in a coastal town who live a certain lifestyle. In

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66:11

Dorit & PK's Latest Setback, RHOC Cast Trip Scandal &...

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2025/05/13

With Dorit having now formally filed for divorce from her husband of over ten years, PK, we cannot help but wonder, what next? Today we get answers to the many questions we have surrounding PK and Dorit’s divorce. How does Dorit really feel about PK’s very public kiss? What is going to happen to Dorit’s motion for sole custody of the kids and what motivated that request? Meanwhile, heading south, Katie Ginella skipped the RHOC cast trip due to an epic rumored feud with Emily Simpson. We discuss what

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58:44

LVP Loses It, Stassi’s Good/Bad News, Paige Becomes...

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2025/05/12

Lisa Vanderpump, and her VanderWorld, are once again dominating our screens and causing drama off screen of epic proportions. Vanderpump Villa has dropped, with Stassi, a few weeks ago and the verdict is in. There is some good news and some not so good news for Stassi, Beau and LVP. Meanwhile, Paige DeSorbo has morphed into the new Ariana Madix as both Summer House and Southern Charm call out for help in need of a major next season overhaul. Craig and Paige reveal even more shocking new facts about

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43:21

RHONJ & RHONY Cancelled, Why Housewives of Rhode...

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2025/05/11

Bravo announced four new shows which are being added to its line up. Glaringly absent from the full list of their returning shows, in addition to these new shows, was RHONY and RHONJ. Despite all the fake news, tabloid fodder, network chatter, blogger speculation and cast statements, we break down exactly what is going on with RHONY and RHONJ, the likelihood either will be back ever and which cast members will be most affected by this. Next, we discuss the new cast for The Real Housewives of Rhode

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42:46

sMothered, Real Housewives, Dance Moms & More (w/...

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2025/05/11

Catherine and Gabriella Vigorito step Behind The Rope. The mother /daughter duo from one of the most memorable episodes in sMothered history, that is. Catherine and Gabriella are here to mention it all regarding what it was like to be part of one of TLC’s most popular Reality Shows, sMothered. Catherine and Gabriella do it all together - work, dress and, of course, who can forget their now infamous joint Mom / Daughter celery bath. We chat reality TV, Bravo / Housewives, fashion, the joys of NYC,

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18:48

TThe Real Housewives of Rhode Island, Kyle's Role in...

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2025/05/10

With many of the current Real Housewives franchises past their prime, it is uncertain if more franchises are actually needed. That said, more tea is spilled about the rumored upcoming Real Housewives of Chicago and Real Housewives of Rhode Island. Morgan and Kyle make moves to “come out” despite the possible longevity of this relationship as Kyle’s role in Garcelle’s exit is exposed. Jax Taylor is in trouble as he loses real world business due to his behavior on The Valley. Also, Morgan may not be

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71:43

RHOC Filming Wraps w/ an Explosive Feud & Possible...

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2025/05/09

The RHOC cast trip to Amsterdam has come and gone and the season has wrapped with tons of tea spilling in terms of storylines, feuds and the return of Gretchen. In other news, after Andy Cohen’s night out with the Summer House boys, we cannot help but wonder if Summer House needs some serious fixing moving forward and offer some, albeit unsolicited, advice on how to fix this franchise. Tom Sandoval slams LVP as “not present” while Stassi’s return to Hulu in her own show stalls. Finally, RHOBH cast

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72:32

What We Need Luis Ruelas' Help On, Candiace Dillard...

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2025/05/08

Cameras Up. For RHOP, that is. Cast changes, blasts from the past - Ashley talks Candace Dillard’s return, Gizelle’s “TJ” receipts and one, still jailed Grand Dame. Speaking of jail, Karen Huger is winning behind bars and running the place. More RHONY fake news arises. Luann shows us her game. Love Hotel is two episodes in with some good and not as good news. Finally, we plead our case to Luis Ruelas with something we never thought we would need help with and find that, now that we do, only Luis can

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65:48

Margaret Josephs' RHONJ Win, Andy Cohen's Wild Night,...

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2025/05/07

The RHOM trailer dropped last week to very mixed reactions. Alexia and Todd’s divorce. Tons of Marysol. Guedy vs. Julia. Julia vs. Adriana. Newbie Stephanie. Lisa’s “social climber” of a man and, of course, the Larsa of it all. Andy Cohen has a wild night out. Paige DeSorbo graduates from Summer House. Porsha Williams has a total, epic fail. Somehow, somewhere, Margaret Josephs has a laugh as Dolo, Tre and Fessler seem to be begging for a job. Good news for Dolo arises to her relief. Kyle Richards

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37:53

Teresa Giudice on The Traitors!, Crazy RHOBH Casting...

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2025/05/06

Teresa Giudice just spent a wild weekend with Kelly Dodd but, with their new booming business together, there is more than meets the eye. Teresa also spent the weekend stripper style walking the runway, making live appearances, dealing with new financial setbacks and, apparently heading oversees to The Traitors castle. Speaking of The Traitors, we break down these rumors, some say self spread rumors, separating fact from fiction about Teresa’s star turn on The Traitors Season Four. Alan Cumming

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67:32

LILI TAYLOR (on Mystic Pizza, I Shot Andy Warhol,...

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2025/05/06

Lili Taylor steps Behind the Rope. Lili is here to mention it all and chat about the full anthology of her career which now includes the moniker Author thanks to the just released “Turning To Birds”. Lili chats about her breakout performance with Julia Roberts in Mystic Pizza, her well deserved crown of 90s "indie darling” and TV highs such as Outer Range, Six Feet Under and American Crime. Speaking of “indie darling”, Lili discusses her brilliant performance as Valerie Solanas in I Shot Andy

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74:20

Crystal Kung's RHOBH Return, Stassi Saves LVP, Next...

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2025/05/05

Now that Garcelle has exited the building, many famous actresses and past RHOBH cast mates keep getting mentioned as possible new faces / return faces to this franchise that is much in need of a makeover. Today we separate fact from fiction regarding these rumors and explain who is really truly short listed for when filming resumes later this year. Did someone say Crystal Kung Minkoff? Lisa Vanderpump is enjoying her reign on top as Vanderpump Villa and The Valley make moves and VPR 2.0 is well

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46:17

Teresa Bans Heather McDonald, RHONJ Season 15 Casting...

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2025/05/04

Another day, another interview with half truths, fabrications, playing dumb and legit outright lies from the TreHugger’s once queen Teresa Giudice. With all the RHOBH casting news circulating, a brand new Jax vs Sandoval feud we did not know we needed but are kinda living for, Angela Oakley’s insta iconic shade about lips that have miles on them, we have much better things to talk about. That said, Teresa has done a series of interviews claiming that what we have all witnessed with our very own eyes

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87:52

MIKE HILL w/ CYNTHIA BAILEY Cameo (on RHOA, RHUGT,...

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2025/05/04

The Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Mike Hill steps Behind The Rope. He is back and this time with a cameo by the one and only Miss Cynthia Bailey! Mike, of course talks about Cynthia - the challenges of married life and how and what couples need to do to keep a marriage alive. Of course, the convo quickly turns to The Real Housewives of Atlanta, and, with RHOA Season 16 front and center and well under way, we figured today the perfect day to share this blast from the past chat with Mike, and special

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20:45

Kelly Dodd’s Complete Meltdown Over Jeff Lewis, RHOBH...

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2025/05/03

RHOBH cast rumors continue to circulate with rumored firings, downgrades and one beloved "friend of” being asked to hand in her diamond and exit the building. Teresa is up to her old tricks with half truths, lies and not accurately remembering the past as it actually happened. Our recent live show has come and gone and you shady MFs have asked questioned that we would rather not have answered, but as promised, no pleading the 5th so we, well, mentioned it all. Today, we share these questions and our

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