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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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69:13

Kyle’s Needed RHOBH Break, What Gretchen’s Return...

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2025/03/10

Everyone’s favorite chumps, Patrik and Pol are back to help us break down all that is going on this week in Bravo land. Kyle and Dorit and PK and Mo. Who is speaking to who, who is divorcing who, what is the status of this season long RHOBH on again, off again and does anyone still care. Kyle keeps talking about almost resigning from RHOBH that we wonder if it is time for her to hand in her diamond, even if just for a season. Patrik and Pol talk Chump viruses, chump break ups and chump make

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38:00

Jax Comes Out As Coke Addict, Shah's GG Allegedly...

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2025/03/09

Jax Taylor admits to having a cocaine addiction. He has made a statement. Brittany Cartwright has responded with two statements of her own. Members of the Vanderpump Rules cast have spoken out - Scheana, Sandoval, Lala revealing just how much the cast knew / didn’t know. Shah’s of Sunset’s Mike Shouhed’s ex Paulina Ben Cohen files a restraining order against Shah’s of Sunset’s GG accusing GG of roughing her up in an LA Bloomingdales explaining that she has been waiting for this day for

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81:29

The Real World New York's Andre Comeau (On The Real...

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2025/03/09

This is the true story…of seven strangers…picked to live in a house…(work together) and have their lives taped…to find out what happens…when people stop being polite…and start getting real… On that note, Andre Comeau from the original grandaddy of them all, The Real World: New York, steps Behind The Rope. THE show that changed, introduced, formed and revolutionized Reality TV. With no predecessor to look to, we discuss how this makes the Real World, New York, Season One possibly the most authentic

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21:14

Reason Kyle Removes “Wife” From Bio, Power of Kathy...

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2025/03/08

Kyle Richards reacts to Mauricio’s viral pics, Kathy weighs in - happy to finally be proven right about Mo and Morgan Wade "pops up" multiple times in this weeks RHOBH even though Kyle declares loudly, “no press please”. In other news, Kyle removes “wife” from her moniker, Erika Jayne redecorates and gets that razzle dazzle back in her life, Sutton debuts her sustainable fashion even though Jennifer Tilly does not know what that is, Garcelle and Dorit share a meal, Boz tries to outdo them all, Kathy

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48:57

Louie Ruelas & Justin Baldoni’s Bond, RHONJ Lies &...

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2025/03/07

Justin Baldoni and Louie Ruelas seem similar. We break down the similarities between these two, weigh in on the experts who urge Blake to apologize to Baldoni and stand by as the case explodes on with no settlement in sight. Denise Richards’ new show reveals more about her and fam than we saw her entire time on RHOBH. The Baldwins drops bombshells. RHOBH gears up, winds down and prepares for epic reunion showdowns as tea is leaked from last weeks filming. Finally, Salt Lake prepares to return, RHONY

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63:37

Bravo Sued Again, Kyle's Sad Message About & To...

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2025/03/07

From Karen Huger’s last words to Ray in the courtroom as she was escorted to jail to her cast mates - Gizelle, Wendy, Ashley and more - speaking out on the sentencing, Karen Huger has had quite a past two weeks. RHOP has a slot open and seems to be wasting no time in discussing the necessary cast changes to move forward with this franchise. Is anyone shocked the show is moving forward and not waiting for The Grand Dame the way they did Ms. Giudice across the river over there in the dirty jerz? Bravo

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70:46

Karen Huger’s New Normal in Jail, Sutton Stracke The...

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2025/03/06

Karen Huger has been sentenced to two years, one of which she will serve in jail, in her DUI case. After the sentence and calling out to Ray in the courtroom, she was immediately taken to Montgomery County Jail. But what now? We discuss how Karen got here, what she has or has not learned, so far, from this conviction and sentencing, what she will learn in jail and whether Bravo will welcome her with open arms or turn their back on her once she is done with her sentence two long years from now

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74:34

Lindsay Reads Carl For Filth, RHONY's Uncertain...

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2025/03/05

Summer House and Southern Hospitality are bringing it for Bravo with huge ratings over one million per episode, season highs and drama that has us all glued to out TVs. Have these two shows have become the new Vanderpump Rules that are saving the viewers from Housewives fatigue? TJ and Joe Bradley’s did they or didn’t they, Ciara put the fear of fu$K into West, Lindsay’s single girl pregnant summer that Carl only wishes he can be a part of, Craig and Paige’s unraveling, references to Luann de

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36:31

Andy Cohen Breaks Silence on Karen Huger, Melissa...

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2025/03/04

Andy Cohen breaks his silence and weighs in on Karen Huger’s sentence and new life behind bars. Jen Shah checks in from Jail. Danielle Cabral, Jackie Goldschneider and Melissa Gorga have a lot to say today about the return of RHONJ. Garcelle shares cryptic shade which leads the viewers to think she is now in a feud with Boz, or Annemarie, or Boz now that the RHOBH reunion has just been filmed. Speaking of Boz, she has new messages for Kyle, Sutton and much to everyone’s surprise,

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66:10

Karen Huger's New Life In Jail & RHOP Future,...

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2025/03/04

Karen Huger has been sentenced to two years, one of which she will serve in jail, in her DUI case. After the sentence and calling out to Ray in the courtroom, she was immediately taken to Montgomery County Jail. Psychic Robbin stops by today to shed light on what Karen is going through behind bars emotionally, mentally and physically as she adjusts to her new digs, cellmates, work life, surroundings and reality for, at the very least, next year of her life. With no alcohol, 5 star accommodations or

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71:55

Teresa Giudice’s RHONJ Spin Off, Jeff Lewis' Chump...

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2025/03/03

Everyone’s favorite chumps, Patrik and Pol, step back Behind The Rope. Where to begin… Hot off the heels of their sit down with Teresa Giudice, the boys spill the T - pun intended, chat the future of RHONJ, Teresa’s spin off and more. We talk casting Housewife hires and fires - Brynn, Mia, Jen Shah and more. The boys talk Chump Con, the original Chump Virus, Chump Viruses, the JLL family and more. Finally, we talk about the current state of Bravo and Housewives, why many franchises will never end

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39:01

Karen Huger’s Jail Conditions Revealed, Kelly...

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2025/03/02

Karen Huger has been taken to Montgomery County Correctional Facility. We spoke to a past inmate at this facility who reveals all the conditions Karen is currently facing and living in. One more shocking than the other, Karen’s new life is detailed herein. In other news, Kelly Bensimon reboots RHONY with her front and center joined by one of Andy’s long time BFFs, Teddi Mellencamp shares a heartbreaking health update, the RHOBH seating chart is revealed and discussed and last, but certainly not

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56:17

GIZELLE BRYANT (on RHOP Highs & Lows, Cast Mates and...

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2025/03/02

Gizelle Bryant steps back Behind The Rope. Gizelle is back to, as we like to say, mention it all regarding her time as an OG on RHOP. Gizelle talks cast mates past and present first - Karen, Robyn, Mia, Wendy, Ashley, Candiace. With the finale of the reunion and season airing tonight, we figured today the perfect day to share this chat with the one and only Gizelle Bryant. Gizelle talks dating, romance, Pastor Jamal Bryant, highs and lows and past and future RHOP. As we like to say, Gizelle

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20:31

Sutton Slams Dorit Over Being Poorer, Kyle's Desire...

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2025/03/01

Sutton vs. Dorit, or as Sutton calls her Poorit, takes center stage this week both on and off air as our fav Diamond Holders bring it. Sutton reminds us all that her wallet is bigger than, well, basically everyone’s except maybe her BFF Miss Tilly. Speaking of Miss Tilly, caviar for all compliments of one half of Dolce & Gabbana’s fav clients, or as they would say, friends. Erika reminds us that it is not nice to put other people down who have less, Faye Resnick makes a much coveted appearance,

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62:08

Lisa Rinna's "Threat" To Andy Cohen & Bravo, Even...

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2025/02/28

Lisa Rinna seems to have fully embraced her role as an Ex-Real Housewife. Diamond Encrusted Chainsaws, "cutting off" Andy Cohen’s head, revealing new facts about Dorit and Kim Richards, revealing the bot / troll attack against her, death threats and so very much more, Miss Rinna is mentioning it all along with the help of hubby Harry Hamlin. Simon Guobadia reveals he will be watching Porsha Williams and RHOA very closely, Annemarie Wiley sues the ASA for defamation, and Tom Sandoval continues his

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63:04

Karen Huger’s Exit, Andy Cohen’s Nude Pics, Bethenny...

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2025/02/27

Now that this season of RHOP has ended, and The Grand Dame has thanked everyone but Wendy Osefo for the love and memories, she faces the fight of her life as we wonder if Bravo will "officially" make a statement and let her go. Bethenny Frankel knows it all and has declared that Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds’ appearance last week on SNL’s 50th was nothing short of pure marketing genius. Teddi Mellencamp’s family and Edwin share health updates. Robyn Dixon shares a marriage update. Kim K and Paris

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58:50

Dorit Comes For Jennifer Tilly, Brandi Glanville...

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2025/02/26

Craig Conover and Paige DeSorbo are so dunzo but keep taking swings at each other, stand by as cast mates join in on the convo and move on to date / seemingly date new people. Brandi Glanville comes forward with shocking claims against Dorit Kemsley, Dorit is seemingly behind the Jennifer Tilly leaving RHOBH rumors and Kathy Hilton weighs in on just how Jennifer Tilly is truly getting along with the rest of the cast. Lady Gaga weighs in on the future of RHONY, the new cast of VPR and who she will

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37:10

RHOC Production Paused Over Shannon Meltdown, Bravo...

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2025/02/25

Sutton Stracke slams Dorit calling her the meanest she has ever seen in her time on RHOBH, defends PK, stands by Jennifer Tilly and explains where her up again, down again relationship with Kyle stands today. The new upcoming season of RHOC - Season 19 - filming has begun and is in full effect. Welcome Gretchen. The ladies have been spotted and the rumors have started, which we break down, separating fact from fiction - Pedranti and Gretchen come in hot and head straight for Miss Judge, Gretchen and

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39:25

OSCAR DE LA HOYA (on Boxing, The Masked Singer,...

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2025/02/25

Oscar De La Hoya steps Behind The Rope. The eleven World Titled Boxing Champ can now add “Fuzzy Peas” to his bio after his just completed run on Fox’s mega hit, “The Masked Singer”. The “Golden Boy” chats about the full anthology of his career from his non stop work in the ‘90s and early aughts to the current day as successful businessman and entrepreneur who is still in the game. We chat The Masked Singer, Masked Dancer, Reality TV, Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Travis and Kourtney and that one

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71:21

Shannon and Tamra's Upcoming RHOC Season, Kyle and...

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2025/02/24

Dorit and Kyle seem to be dunzo but what never really started cannot be undone. Shannon and Tamra’s relationship remains fractured as Gretchen enters the picture and RHOC Season 19 filming is in full effect. Lala Kent has a new message for Ariana Madix. The future of RHONJ remains uncertain as Andy, Bravo, the Housewives and audience continue to weigh in. Caroline Stanbury and Sergio face some uncertainty, The Real Housewives of London moves forward, other cities are about to be announced, Carolyn

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