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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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61:10

KATHRYN EDWARDS (on RHOSLC Season 5, Mary Cosby,...

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2025/02/03

Kathryn Edwards is back and we are talking RHOSLC. Now that we are in the heart of the reunion, we look back on another stellar season for this all star cast on a Housewives Franchise that does not seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Kathryn talks Mary Cosby - her engaging more than ever this season, providing much needed comic relief, showing real emotions, bringing the drama and last, but certainly not least, Mary’s touching situation with Robert Jr. Kathryn weighs in on Mary and Robert Jr

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37:39

Gretchen's RHOC Return, Tamra's RHOC End & Jeff...

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2025/02/02

Gretchen Rossi is returning for The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 19. First we deal with the controversy that is already surrounding her return - whether she was offered and turned down a full time roll as she allegedly claims or was she only offered a friend role as a “secret” production source claims. Next we share all of our thoughts in Gretchen’s return and warn her what she should beware of. Then we analyze whether Gretchen is being brought back as a pawn Alexis Bellino style or to

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89:51

The Traitors’ WELLS ADAMS (on Spencer & Heidi, Ryan...

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2025/02/02

Wells Adams steps Behind The Rope. The Traitors Season Three is in full motion and the word obsessed would be an understatement. Although things did not go so well for Wells, hey at least he made it farther than Dorinda, one of Bachelor Nation’s main staples stops by to, as well like to say, mention it all! Loving all things The Traitors these days, we figured today the perfect day to share this blast from the past chat with Wells. Wells chats Miley Cyrus and her sister Brandi who happens to be his

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19:39

What Mauricio Did To Hurt Kyle, Dorit Drops...

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2025/02/01

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Season 14, Episode 9. Beachy Keen, but is it? Kyle lies. Thank you Boz for stating the obvious and Erika too for declaring that she, and we, are possibly over this text from Kyle to PK. Dorit questions who the fu$k she has been married to, reveals PK’s sponsor broke up with her and declares, if PK wants a war, a war he shall get. Kyle gathers Sutton, Garcelle and EJ for allies before heading to Garcelle’s beach house for the weekend, Sutton holds Kyle’s feet to

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81:37

Tamra Judge’s Exit, Jeff Lewis In Trouble(?) & Blake...

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2025/01/31

Tamra Judge fired? Tamra Judge has been removed from an upcoming gig. Was she fired or just too busy with The Real Housewives of Orange County, a booming podcast and taking down her cast mates to appear? RHOC parts ways, for what we have heard is for good this time, with Vicki Gunvalson. Jeff Lewis tries to get his new Bravo show off the ground as Shannon Beador announces she cannot return to Jeff Lewis Live leaving us all to wonder if Jeff is in hot water with the powers that be. Justin Baldoni

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63:34

Reasons Why James Kennedy Not Charged w/ a Crime,...

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2025/01/30

Now that we are smack dab in the middle of the RHONY reunion, the RHONY cast, Bravo fans and the audience continue to take Brynn Whitfield to task calling for her termination, apologies to Ubah and last, but not least, the possible cancellation or reboot of the reboot of The Real Housewives of New York City. Somewhere, Ramona Singer, Chanel Bag in hand, is smiling. Ally Lewber makes her formal statement explaining her break up from James Kennedy, moves out and prepares for a return to Vanderpump

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80:35

Kyle Wants Off RHOBH, Crystal Kung’s Return,...

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2025/01/29

Kyle Richards declares she can no longer film RHOBH, hanging with her fellow diamond holders is like being in a cult and many more half truths as the cast reacts, the public weighs in and the drama heats up both on and off air this week in the 90210. Crystal Kung Minkoff makes moves to return to RHOBH, Lisa Rinna doubles down on life after RHOBH, Amelia Gray tells us to “eat her Pucci”, Garcelle grows closer to Dorit and Erika bows out of playing both sides. Dorinda Medley offers advice to Britney

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39:03

Spencer Pratt Slams Andy Cohen, Kyle Rejoins RHOBH...

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2025/01/28

Kyle Richards explains exactly why she quit RHOBH and exactly why she decided to rejoin the cast all within a period of, well, no one really knows. Garcelle, Sutton, Dorit, Boz, even Jennifer Tilly, weigh in on Kyle’s resignation and re-hiring. Craig Conover unfollows Paige DeSorbo as he works through his five stages of grief. Kristen Doute explains that Jax is depressed, shares info as to why he got in a fender bender late last year, details why she has not spoken to Stassi and Katie in a long

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56:12

James Kennedy’s New Normal, What LVP & VPR Cast Knew...

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2025/01/28

Now that the VPR Reboot is said to be moving forward, it is time to check in on casting, filming, Sur and an expected release date of the so called rebooted Vanderpump Rules. The Valley Season Two prepares to drop an explosive trailer which production, Bravo, Jax and Brittany all claim is bound to the one of the most insane seasons of Reality TV, well, ever. James Kennedy and Ally Lewber may be broken and all of the charges against James may be dropped, but how much did Bravo, Production, Andy

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69:14

KATHRYN EDWARDS (on Kyle Fatigue, Audiences Turn on...

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2025/01/27

Everyone’s favorite guest, Kathryn Edwards, is back Behind The Rope. Of course, we break down all that is going on in RHOBH land, analyze why the audience seems to have issues with both Garcelle and Kyle, in particular, this season, bask in the additions of Bozoma and Tilly and last, but certainly not least, discuss who we think, if anyone, is likely to be replaced at the end of this stellar season. Kathryn talks current updates on Kim Richards, Lisa Vanderpump and Teddi Mellencamp. Kathryn talks

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38:18

Brynn Whitfield’s Final Act, LVP’s RHOBH Return,...

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2025/01/26

The RHONY Season 15 finale has come and gone with a bang. After what many call a difficult second season, Brynn Whitfield may have finally taken it too far by claiming Ubah Hassan knew about her past SA while Ubah screamed that she did not. Of course the whole cast Erin, Sai, Jenna, Jessel, Racquel, even Rebecca Minkoff - yea, we forgot she was there too - weighted in, shed tears and unilaterally decided they are done with Brynn. Brynn broke her silence in an interview exclusive, Jenna claimed Brynn

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76:00

SHAWN TRUJILLO (w/ Special Guest Wife ANGIE...

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2025/01/26

Shawn Trujillo (w/ special Guest Appearance by wife Angie Katsanevas) steps Behind The Rope. Shawn (& Angie) is here to chat about all things RHOSLC! Shawn opens up about what it was like to be one of RHOSLC’s central storylines having his marriage, fidelity to Angie and sexuality questioned. Seeing as this podcast interview was one of the central stories this season between Meredith and Angie, and is still being discussed now that the RHOSLC Reunion has arrived, we figure today the perfect day to

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20:37

Kyle Walks Away From RHOBH, Erika Fears Kyle & Teresa...

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2025/01/25

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Season 14, Episode 8. Kyle doth protest too much. The subject of Kyle’s texts to PK remains center stage as the ladies, minus EJ, rally around Dorit holding Kyle’s feet to the fire regarding these, some would say scandalous, texts to PK. Is Kyle as innocent as she claims blaming her bold statements on Production and the show or was she promising to keep PK’s private thoughts from Dorit? Erika remains torn between her two friends even though Dorit claims she is

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63:14

Nene Leakes’ Resolution w/ Andy Cohen, New VPR Cast...

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2025/01/24

Nene Leakes talks potential RHOA return, the resolution of her past disputes with Andy Cohen, Bravo and NBC, her new Podcast, RHOA cast mates and oh, so very much more. Bethenny Frankel touches down in LA, helps the fires, goes on a few rants and moves on. The new cast of Vanderpump Rules is revealed, by Peter Madrigal. Filming continues at Something About Her. Finally, last but not least, we share our recent run in last week with Kim Richards sharing updates about how she is really doing, address

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69:23

RHOC Upcoming Season 19 Feuds, Karen Huger's Jail...

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2025/01/23

Thanks, for better or worse, to the LA fires, Speidi has been thrust back into our daily lives and we are so here for it. Heidi on top of the charts, talk shows, interviews, viral shout outs from the likes of Paris Hilton, we travel back to the Early Aughts and discuss what is next for Spencer and Heidi as they rebuild their life along with many of our other Pacific Palisades friends and colleagues. The Traitors continues to be one of the best shows on TV - shout out Boston Rob, if only Dorinda

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74:44

RHOBH Cast's Plan To Take Down Kyle, Andy's Plan For...

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2025/01/22

RHOBH is on fire both on and off air this epic season. Kyle Richards reveals secret scenes she filmed with Sutton Stracke, explains how she really feels about Sutton’s claim of infidelity in her marriage, shares a not so nice message for Garcelle and links up with Morgan Wade post fire right here in our very own LA. The cast is rumored to be furious and done with Kyle and her special Producer treatment - diamond necklaces for Christmas - as they secretly plan a Richards overthrow. Andy Cohen targets

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65:43

Jeff Lewis Mends Fences, RHONY Recast & VPR Reboot In...

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2025/01/21

Patrik and Pol, everyone’s favorite chumps, stop by to help us make sense of so very much which has been happening in the BravoVerse and beyond over the past few weeks. Now that the RHONY reunion has arrived, we break down this past season, what went wrong, how to fix the show and whether it will in fact return with a similar cast next year. The OG cast of Vanderpump Rules is trying to rebuild now that the show has been recast, Countess Luann prepares for a busy year ahead, RHOP plugs along, RHOSLC

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64:28

Craig & Paige’s Rebound Moves, RHONJ Cast's Life...

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2025/01/21

Craig and Paige have broken up. This much we know. Since their breakup, there have been many rumors, cheating allegations, famous third parties and various cast members mentioned in the demise of this once Bravo power couple. Today we break down this uncoupling, uncover what really happened and what is next solo for these two once lovebirds. Jennifer Aydin is still going through the five stages of grief now that RHONJ is probably over forever and her star is fading, Bill grows distant and secrets

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61:13

KATHRYN EDWARDS (on Kyle’s New Personality & Life,...

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2025/01/20

Kathryn Edwards is back - yes - again! With this season of RHOBH in full force, we cannot think of anyone better than to help us break it all down- Dorit vs Kyle, the joys of Boz, The Real Sutton Shady and so, very much more. With Kathryn here, the convo, after all current BH chitter chat, reminisces back to seasons past. Kathryn talks about her time on the show with Rinna, life after and Rinna’s new post BH career as a model. Kathryn chats Denise Richards’ new show - Denise Richards & The Wild

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37:37

Lisa Barlow Threesome, Meredith Walk Off & Melissa...

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2025/01/19

RHOSLC Season Five has come and gone and what a season it has been. What a finale it has been. In what world did Heather, or should we say Producers, think it was a good idea to play a game of show us the worst text in your phone about your co-stars. Lisa Barlow threesome rumors, Bronwyn the gold digger, fame wh$re accusations and epic show downs which resulted in both Barlow and Marks storming out. What a total mess as we head into the reunion. In other news, Melissa Gorga reveals her conversations

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