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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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46:36

DeKonstructing The Kardashians (Media Control, All's...

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2026/05/20

DeKonstructing The Kardashians. That is a full time job. Today, Kardashians expert - she wrote a book on it by that very title- MJ Corey steps Behind The Rope to help us make sense of it all. Kris, Kim, Khloe, Kourt, Kendal and Kylie, MJ takes us through their journey from almost twenty years ago when Keeping Up first premiered to today. Kayne, Travis, Scott, Lamar, Tristan, Corey, Timothée, Caitlyn. Skims, Good American, 818, Kylie Lip Kit, Lemme. MJ covers it all. MJ talks All’s Fair, Kim’s Paris

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48:15

Ciara Plays Victim, Andy Puts Nail In Nene's Coffin,...

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2026/05/19

Ciara Miller plays victim, gets more famous and plans her Summer House exit. Stassi and Lisa Vanderpump become mean girls as Vanderpump Villa has a good season and Stassi’s new show prepares to drop. Andy Cohen puts the nail in Nene’s RHOA coffin. Speaking of RHOA, they are trying to make something of their way off season. Rumors and nastiness arise that Rulla may already be exiting RHORI. Last, but not least, Kathy Hilton gets sued and comes out

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50:19

Kyle In Over Her Head, The Evolution of Dorit, Amanda...

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2026/05/18

Now that RHOBH Season Fifteen has come and gone, Kyle Richards is in over her head, way over her head, as she looks ahead to the future. Dorit has changed, a lot, so everyone seems to say from day one. Teddi is dating. Amanda Frances is subjected to yet another hit piece. Kyle Cooke fights back. Updates arise on West Wilson’s cousin who killed his grandma. Last, but not least, the future of Summer House remains uncertain at best.@behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES

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41:28

Dorit Spends $1 Million On Clothes, Uses Their Child...

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2026/05/17

As most divorces do, Dorit and PK’s conscious uncoupling has gotten nasty, ugly and messy. Thanks to Attorney and past BTVR guest, Mr Ronald Richards, finances have been revealed. In addition, texts have been exposed, private calls have been revealed and RHOBH cast members have begun to speak out on what many expected all along. Extortion. Blackmail. Bribery. This divorce has it all including an immediate fire sale of their beloved mansion which Dorit does not seem to want to leave. Today, we break

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36:37

HEIDI MONTAG (on Spencer For Mayor, The Hills, Lauren...

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2026/05/17

Heidi Montag steps Behind The Rope. Icon, Legend and now Masked Singer cast off, Heidi Montag that is. Long live Snow Cone. Heidi talks The Hills, The Hills New Beginnings, Lauren Conrad and Kristin Cavallari. Heidi opens up about “ultimate hype man” husband Spencer Pratt and his current run for LA Mayor. Heidi discusses her music, biggest misconceptions about Speidi, calling the paparazzi on themselves and last, but certainly not least, losing everything last year during the LA fires, where her and

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19:02

Jen Fessler Slept With West Wilson (Proof This...

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2026/05/16

Jen Fessler slept with West Wilson. We have waited, taken our time, let all the facts, responses, legal threats and opinions surface. Today, we break our silence on what is possibly the strangest story, gossip, reality to come out of Bravo ever. We break down the receipts, proof, timelines, screenshots and so much more after West and Fess were outed by Ciara Miller. Andy Cohen, Dave Portnoy and many other Bravolebs weigh in. Last, but not least, Jen herself appeared on Two T's in an effort to

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40:51

DeKonstructing The Kardashians (Reality TV, Haters,...

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2026/05/15

DeKonstructing The Kardashians. That is a full time job. Today, Kardashians expert - she wrote a book on it by that very title- MJ Corey steps Behind The Rope to help us make sense of it all. Kris, Kim, Khloe, Kourt, Kendal and Kylie, MJ takes us through their journey from almost twenty years ago when Keeping Up first premiered to today. Kayne, Travis, Scott, Lamar, Tristan, Corey, Timothée, Caitlyn. Skims, Good American, 818, Kylie Lip Kit, Lemme. MJ covers it all. MJ talks All’s Fair, Kim’s Paris

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51:59

Melissa Gorga Wants Danielle Staub Back, Summer House...

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2026/05/14

Morgan Wade has a new podcast, Emily Simpson has a new body and Gizelle Bryant has a new friend named Angelina. As RHONJ prepares to film, Melissa Gorga wants Danielle Staub back. Who doesn’t? Rumors, and nastiness, arise that the Summer House leaked audio was not a leak at all. Say what? Larsa Pippen reveals shocking info about Lisa Hochstein. Hecate and Lady Martha Sitwell take their place in Bravo’s Hall of Fame. Last, but not least, Kandi and Todd feud

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34:42

Dorit Totally Changes Her Story Post RHOBH Reunion,...

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2026/05/13

Eileen Davidson was asked back for RHOBH. Lindsay Hubbard and Michael Rapaport are feuding back and forth in the fight we never knew we needed but are so here for. Dolores defends Dorit. Brandi Glanville trolls LeAnn Rimes. Andy Cohen talks RHORI. Kyle Cooke trauma bonds with Meghan King. Last, but certainly not least, Dorit sings a much different tune now that the reunion has come and gone regarding Kyle, Erika and her RHOBH future. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES

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50:52

Kelly Dodd Goes Psycho, Jeff Lewis Warns Bravo...

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2026/05/13

Kelly Dodd is at it again and this time her target is none other than the one and only chump herself, Miss Crystal Kung Minkoff. Jealously? Betrayal? We get to the bottom of Kelly’s latest breakdown and mental snap. Meanwhile, Jeff Lewis sends a stern warning to Bravo producers. Speaking of Mr. Lewis, the next ChumpCon is in full planning mode and we offer a few ideas of our own. Did someone say Heather McDonald? The Golden Life falls short. Last, but not least, Rachel Zoe’s RHOBH future takes

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48:52

Jeff Lewis Fires Another Employee, RHOBH Next Season...

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2026/05/12

With this season of RHOBH a thing of the near past, Bravo looks ahead to cast changes, hires, fires and more as they prepare for season 16. Speaking of fires, Jeff Lewis lets go of yet another employee. Last, but certainly not least, RHONJ begins to film their new season, Jennifer Aydin comes unraveled and Teresa prepares to have it be all about her.@patriksimpson @polatteu @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at -

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50:23

Jeff Lewis Censored, Andy Cohen Is Mad, Rachel Zoe...

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2026/05/11

Jeff Lewis is censored. Andy Cohen is mad about all sorts of things these days. Bravo is expected to employ harsh new rules for all those attending and filming a reunion. So much is happening out of the norm these days in the BravoSphere, we can hardly keep up. RHOC Season 20 filing tea leaks. Katie Ginella is furious. Rachel Zoe still does not know the full extent of the Housewives experience. Last, but least, Kathy Hilton takes Amanda Frances under her wings as cast changes are expected ahead of

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37:22

Dolores Banned From RHORI Reunion, Andy Talks Ciara's...

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2026/05/10

The RHOBH reunion, and season, have come to an end and Dorit and Kyle/ Erika are dunzo just like LVP and Kyle/Dorit. The end of an era as RHOBH makes moves to lock in its next season’s cast. Andy Cohen talks about Ciara’s Summer House exit. Bravo does not want Dolores at the RHORI reunion. Lala refuses to talk about Scheana. Stassi and Katie reconcile. Last, but not least, ahead of tonight’s RHOA, Angela, Phaedra and Porsha try all that have to save this rapidly sinking

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78:31

Laguna Beach's Christina Schuller (on Laguna Beach,...

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2026/05/10

Christina Schuller (now Sinclair), from Laguna Beach, steps Behind The Rope. One of the OG's of Laguna Beach. Season One! With Laguna Beach’s 20th Anniversary having aired earlier this month, all things Laguna are top of the mind. With The Real World being one of the only predecessors to compare it to, Christina sheds light on what filming was like when “no one knew what they were doing”. That “no one” included producers. We discussed the “Game of Thrones” casting process and competition amongst

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19:49

Boy George Tells Teddi To STFU, Amanda Frances...

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2026/05/09

Boy George tells Teddi Mellencamp to shut the F up in this weeks feud we never knew we needed but cannot get enough of. Amanda Frances reclaims her scam artist moniker in a power move which has left her cast mates speechless. The Golden Life Trailer drops. Katie and Stassi reconcile while Lala and Katie feud. Brit Eady’s lawsuit against Bravo moves forward. In other news, RHORI is in overdrive. The ladies head to Newport for a Doll Lunch as Kelsey leaves her mystery boyfriend, Ashley I cries over

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53:29

Teresa Is Nervous About Her Reconciliation w/...

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2026/05/08

The Valley’s current season may be a hard pass for many, but Michelle Saniei and Dr. Dre seem to have stolen the show. Teresa says she does not know if she will film with Melissa but all is not as meets the eye. Bethenny Frankel has a new message for her haters. The real reason RHOM was cancelled is revealed. RHORI wins in the ratings. Gizelle and Wendy feud with Giz’s newfound confidence thanks to Robyn’s return. Last, but not least, the rumors and nastiness spill forth from this upcoming

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46:51

New RHONJ Season To Be All About Teresa, Bethenny's...

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2026/05/07

RHONJ’s upcoming season fifteen is expected to be the “Season of Teresa” as rumors and nastiness swirl about the newbies, lack of chemistry and what no one will do during filming this upcoming season. Bethenny Frankel offers life advice. Alix Earle vs. Alex Cooper gets nastier by the day. Last, but certainly not least, RHOSLC filming tea spills involving the whole cast which could forever change the show. Welcome to season seven snowflakes. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE

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38:55

Dorit Hates Everyone, Andy Is Over Dorit, Boz Slams...

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2026/05/06

The time has finally come to end this season of RHOBH and with this about to be completed reunion, it is ending with a bang. Dorit hates everyone except Boz and maybe Rachel. Andy is over Dorit times ten. Boz is mad at Andy. Erika and Kathy are amused. Jennifer Tilly left her snacks at home. Last, but sure not least, Amanda seems to have quit the show, maybe, kinda. Oh also, RHOA just ain’t it sis. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at -

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49:41

RHOBH's Shocking End, Vicki's Tough Upcoming RHOC...

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2026/05/06

Vicki is having a very tough RHOC season as filming secrets from our fav orange holders spilith over. Ciara Miller contemplates her next moves, the best of which seems to be to leave Summer House asap Paige DeSorbo style. Last, but not least, RHOBH concludes its erratic season 15 tomorrow night in a way no one expected which has left everyone asking, will this franchise really return soon or is the much rumored pause and extensive cast change really true.@behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS

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50:38

Erika Wants Dorit Back, Boz Wants To Be Kyle, Margret...

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2026/05/05

On the heels of this weeks end of the RHOBH reunion, and season, Erika and Dorit have not resolved anything which has left EJ feeling a certain type of way. Boz continues with her master plan to alienate them all from Kyle, overthrow a few and become the first on the call sheet for RHOBH. Rachel Zoe closes out her very easy season with no idea whats to come in the future. Last, but not least, Margaret Josephs tells a few lies, doubles down, says Teresa texted her and oh, so very much

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