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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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40:40

Melissa Takes Accountability In Teresa Feud,...

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2025/10/29

In addition to her many messages to her ex RHOBH colleagues, Garcelle Beauvais recently had a run in with PK and Mauricio on a night out in LA. Melissa Gorga has taken accountability in the decades long feud with Teresa, but will Joe and Tre? Melissa also discusses the much talked about upcoming sit down and has a message for everyone no one saw coming. Danielle Olivera and Lindsay Hubbard film The Summer House spin off. Julia Lemigova claims she has PTSD and, in other unrelated news, that her and

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53:10

Garcelle Wants Erika Off RHOBH, Gia's Involvement in...

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2025/10/29

Garcelle Beauvais wants Erika Jayne off the show, but if Erika were to exit for any reason, would Garcelle really return to face Sutton, Dorit and the other diamond holders? Phaedra Parks heads back to court in order to help co-star Kelli Ferrell against her ex-hsuband who just so happens to be suing Bravo for $200 Million Dollars. Online chatter grows louder about The Osefo’s possible deportation but can Wendy and Eddie really be forced to leave the country? Stacey Rusch charms Andy Cohen. Riley

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51:43

Melissa's New Thoughts On Tre/Joe Make Up, Garcelle's...

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2025/10/28

Melissa Gorga has new thoughts about reconciling with Teresa, about Joe’s make up with Teresa and last, but not least, the future of RHONJ with or without either / both of them. Garcelle has put the nail in the proverbial coffin regarding her friendship with Sutton explaining that it is over… for good. With only a few weeks til the premiere of RHOBH, fans eagerly await Sutton’s response. Next Gen’s Season Two is already making headlines from behind the scenes of filming. Kim Z opens up about her

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58:49

Why Wendy Osefo Is Secretly Happy After Arrest,...

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2025/10/27

Now that the dust has settled from Wendy and Eddie Osefo’s shocking arrests, new facts are revealed, episodes are being re-edited and RHOP seems to be having one epic, albeit unexpected, season. Based on The Osefo’s recent F Ups, it is time to deep dive why so many Real Housewives feel the need to live above, or in this case way above, their means. With all the attention granted to The Osefo’s, and mug shots with a huge smile, one cannot help but wonder if Wendy is but a bit happy at all this

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44:30

Teresa's Move To Now Reconcile w/ Kathy Wakile, Wendy...

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2025/10/26

Garcelle Beauvais has a lot to say lately about Erika, Boz, Sutton and her ex RHOBH co-stars before shutting down all sorts of talk about her past life as a Housewife while out promoting her new Lifetime film. Turns out Teresa is more desperate than we thought having turned to cousin Kathy Wakile for a reconciliation before her absolute last choice, Joe and Melissa Gorga. Last, but not least, Wendy Osefo demands that all of her charges be dismissed accusing police of an illegal

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57:50

CANDIACE DILLARD BASSETT (on RHOP, Gizelle, Karen,...

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2025/10/26

Candiace Dillard Bassett steps Behind The Rope. Candiace is here to, as we like to say, mention it all. Candiace breaks down her journey on RHOP - the highs and lows, good times, drama and more. Candiace talks cast mates Wendy, Robin, Gizelle, Ashley and The Grand Dame. Candiace also chats about her past with Monique Samuels - both on and off air, husband Chris Bassett, other franchises’ Housewives and her love of all things Shonda Rhimes. Yes, Olivia Pope we are talking about

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16:07

How Melissa/ Teresa Make Up Affects Margaret's RHONJ...

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2025/10/25

With all this talk about Teresa’s upcoming reconciliation with Joe and Melissa Gorga, it is time to take a moment out and ask how this make up will affect Margaret Josephs, how do Marge and Dolo feel about this reconciliation and even if Tre and Mel reconcile, how could an RHONJ exist with all 4 of the above mentioned Housewives. Teresa seems to have a fall back plan, if her fake reconciliation tour does not work and, in a move no one saw coming, it involves prison. Of course, inserting ourselves

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60:26

Eddie Judge's Concerns About Tamra, Kyle's Big Break,...

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2025/10/24

Eddie Judge has come forward to expresses some concerns he has about wife Tamra Judge. Kyle Richards, on the other hand, seems to have finally caught a big break and fans galore prepare for the return of RHOBH which now has a premiere date later this year right after BravoCon. MJ announced her divorce after seven years of marriage to Tommy Feight and the shiz is about to hit the fan big time. RHOC heads into its finale week, RHOSLC brings the humor and the new season of RHOM stalls. Last, but not

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51:34

RHONJ Producers Have No Interest In Teresa's Return,...

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2025/10/23

As Teresa Giudice and her brother Joey G prepare for their ill fated reconciliation meet up, one thing has become crystal clear. Bravo has no interest in filming this sit down in what some may call a nostalgic moment, most call living in the past. In other words, been there, done that. Sutton’s ex assistant Avi is team Garcelle as the two are seen growing closer by the day. Teddi Mellencamp faces some fake news. Stacey Rusch proves her naysayers - Ashley and Gizelle - wrong with receipts that her

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42:07

Wendy Osefo Embarrassed To Film RHOP, How Melissa...

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2025/10/22

Another day, another twist and turn in the Wendy Osefo / Eddie Osefo arrest which has left the Bravo world flabbergasted. Although Andy Cohen and cast mates have attempted to reach out to Ms. Osefo, Wendy is “doing her own thing”, not responding and remains too embarrassed to film RHOP. In other words, Ms. Osefo seems to have gone into hiding and is avoiding everyone including the RHOP “cameras back up”. In other news, now that Joey G has decided he is ready to sit down with sister Teresa, wife

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53:25

Aaron Goes Psycho On Denise After Prison Release,...

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2025/10/22

Now that Aaron Phypers has been arrested, has made bail, and is out and free for the time being, he is carrying on as if he has no worries and has not just been arrested for Spousal Abuse of Denise Richards. Erika Jayne has received some very bad news, but attempts to carry on and ignore. Speaking of Erika, Countess Lu has a message for both her and Dorit. Speaking of Lu, the new cast of RHONY is all but set and expected to be announced in mere weeks at BravoCon. Influencers, socialites, a familiar

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55:09

Joe Gorga Prepares To Meet Teresa, Wendy Osefo...

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2025/10/21

Now that Joey Gorga has had time to process Teresa’s long text asking to meet up for a full on reconciliation so that she can regain her job on, and paycheck from, RHONJ, he is preparing for his big meeting with a few statements, wants and all out demands. Wendy Osefo continues to suffer new losses as the days go on and the fall out from her insurance scam arrest have been exposed to Bravo and the rest of the world. Last, but not least, as Next Gen NYC prepares to begin filming its second season,

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5:15

Listen Now: Scamfluencers “Pharmacist Femme Fatale”

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2025/10/20

You never really know someone…especially online. In today’s world, the power of influence can be the quickest path to money and fame, and it often ends in ruin. These are the stories of the world’s most insidious Scamfluencers. And we are their prey. On Wondery’s new weekly series, join co-hosts Scaachi Koul and Sarah Hagi as they unpack epic stories of deception from the worlds of social media, fashion, finance, health, and wellness. These influencers claim to be everything from charismatic healers

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59:22

Wendy Osefo's Mistakes, Julia Lemigova's Saved RHOM...

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2025/10/20

Now that Wendy and Eddie Osefo have been exposed as scammers, it is time to deep dive just why so many Real Housewives commit crimes and turn to a life of criminal activity. New facts emerge which show The Osefos carelessness, arrogance and so much more in this master heist which one could not make up if they tried. RHOP has resumed filming and down in the West Village, NYC, Mr. Andy Cohen is smiling ear to ear. Julia Lemigova’s last ditch effort to save her RHOM job seems to have worked, Adriana

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38:43

Teresa's Upcoming Meeting With The Gorgas, Dolores'...

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2025/10/19

Teresa Giudice now says that not only has she called The Gorgas, which we previously discussed, but that she will be meeting up with them to reconcile and erase the past two decades that have infiltrated their lives, and ours, both on and off the RHONJ screen. Speaking of RHONJ, the new cast announcement is expected in 3,2,1… Speaking of Joe and Mel, we explain exactly why they would now be open to such a reconciliation. All is definitely not as it seems. Heather McDonald scolds Meredith Marks

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65:16

LEA BLACK (on RHOM, Jeff Lewis/ Gage Edward Drama,...

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2025/10/19

Lea Black steps Behind The Rope. She’s baaaack. The “Mayor of Miami” is here, again, to mention it all. Lea chats RHOM, cast mates, highs and lows and, of course, all that drama that comes along with being one of Bravo’s Housewives. Lea also chats about her friendship with Jeff Lewis, appearances on Flipping Out, the end of Jeff’s friendship with Jenni Pulos, and the end of Jeff’s relationship with Gage Edward and all the personal drama Jeff seems to have with many of our fav TV personalities,

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21:30

Teresa Reached Out/ Contacted Melissa Gorga, Dolores...

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2025/10/18

Teresa Giudice has fully transitioned from “never ever” to “never say never” to “open to reconciliation” to actually reaching out to Joe and Melissa Gorga in order to reconcile. The first actual hard evidenced move has been made and Teresa has reached out. In other news, Dolores Catania issues a stern warning this week but it is not what you think and not to who you could have ever guessed. Switzerland has found her voice. Finally. As the RHOM reunion comes to a close, Todd Nepola has sued Bravo and

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60:14

Jeff Lewis' Fear, BravoCon Panels Reveal Teresa's...

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2025/10/17

With less than a month to go, the countdown to BravoCon is heating up and with more panels than almost any other Real Housewife, fans, RHONJ casemates and even Dorinda Medley have spoken out about what this means for Teresa’s future on the show and with the network. Jeff Lewis has spoken out about his new Housewife feuds, favs and what to expect from him in the upcoming weeks. After last night’s RHOC, with the reunion now filmed, Tamra seems to blame Slade for anything and everything that has gone

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59:55

Tamra Loses RHOC Reunion, RHOP Cast Hates Wendy,...

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2025/10/16

With all that Wendy Osefo has lost in the past few days - dignity, Wife Swap, her position at Wesleyan, it is only a matter of days before she is asked to not attend, or, removes herself from next month’s BravoCon. In other Wendy news, The RHOP cast seems to be enjoying her downfall with no real fan in sight except one Miss Katie Rost. Rumors, and nastiness, surface that the RHOC reunion did not exactly go as Tamra had planned. Vicki Gunvalson talks a bunch of stuff and nonsense in the hopes of an

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38:25

Melissa Gorga Open To Reconciling w/ Tre, Channing...

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2025/10/15

Melissa Gorga has finally responded to Teresa’s reconciliation request in what appears to be a positive move closer to a full on make up which no one saw coming. We break down Melissa’s recent statements in response to Teresa’s month long campaign of “never say never”, but the real question is, “why now”? He$$ hath officially frozen over. In other news, Denise Richards’ horrifying court testimony against soon to be ex husband Aaron Phypers has been released and it is chilling. Aaron continues to

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