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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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78:08

WHITNEY ROSE (on RHOSLC, Cast Mates, Jen Shah &...

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2025/01/19

Whitney Rose steps back Behind The Rope. Whitney is here to mention it all. Whitney is more than happy to discuss, and does not hold back in discussing, her close friendships, mere acquaintances and not so close friendships with cast mates Mary Cosby, Meredith Marks, Lisa Barlow and Heather Gay. With a stellar Season Five in full effect, as we head into the reunion, we figured today the perfect day to share this blast from the past chat with the one and only Whitney Rose. Whitney talks Jen Shah,

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20:00

Kyle's New Lie, Sutton's Infidelity Slip, Shady RHOBH...

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2025/01/18

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Season 14, Episode 7. We pick up right where we left off, with one angry AF Dorit and one even angrier, veins popping out, Kyle. In a fight that almost gets physical, thanks for the interception Erika, Kyle and Dorit each double down over their anger regarding texts between PK and Kyle. Dorit lets us know this is her real life, Erika continues to play middle man and Boz is confused AF by this group of ladies. Who isn’t? Sutton informs us that Kyle’s marriage had

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68:13

Kyle & Jax Slam LVP & Put Her In Her Place,...

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2025/01/17

Something About Her Spinoff rumors grow stronger as Ariana and Katie continue to film scenes in their now infamous sandwich shop in West Hollywood. Jax Taylor makes shocking statements about The Valley, Lisa Vanderpump and Lala and Scheana. The future of RHONJ is still uncertain but new info drops regarding Teresa, Melissa and the rest of the cast. Denise Richards’ husband has been sued, Kyle Richards slams LVP, Salt Lake prepares to reunite, Justin Baldoni wins many rounds in the Blake Lively /

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77:22

Kyle & Dorit’s Point of No Return, James’ Involvement...

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2025/01/16

Karen Huger has made moves to avoid speaking out or having to answer questions about her poor behavior on her viral body cam vids. Karen has entered rehab, skipped the RHOP reunion, attempts to avoid jail time and much more as we are left asking, is she going to lose her job as a Real Housewife of Potomac? Kyle and Dorit send mixed messages about the status of their relationship, Erika discusses their “place of no return” and Boz hints that she is done with RHOBH. Lala Kent and her assistant both

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70:26

Erika Choses a Side In Dorit/Kyle, Teresa/Aydin’s...

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2025/01/15

As the LA fires rage on, we discuss what the last week / few days have been like for us being local part time Los Angelino residents. In addition to being on the way to help, BStrong, Bethenny Frankel weighs in on the Blake / Justin drama, claims Blake was “icy” to her and explains what she saw when she attended the “This Ends With Us” premiere and reacts to all the receipts being dropped by all parties involved. In other news, Boz triples down on her allegiance to Dorit, Erika chooses a side and

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37:00

RHONJ Cancelled Forever (??), Paige Shades Craig &...

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2025/01/14

With all the recent rumors of an RHONJ Reboot with an all new younger cast, teams wanting Tre or Mel back, we dive into the newly surfaced rumors that Margaret Josephs told Jennifer Aydin that the entire show is never coming back, at all, whatsoever in any way, shape or form. Allegedly. Is RHONJ really never coming back ever? Three other RHONJ seem to agree and confirm Marge’s story. But who?… In other news, Paige shades Craig, seemingly twice, is spotted at an NFL game with a new man and seems

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58:01

Craig & Paige, JT's Southern Charm Exit, The Valley...

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2025/01/14

As this season of Southern Charm plugs along, we check in with all our fav Charmers, break down this installment and prepare for JT’s exit, Craig’s half truths, break ups, make ups and more. We chat Paige and Craig, why Craig may not be as reformed as he claims, why you should never cross Patricia and much more. In other news, The Valley prepares to return, LVP prepares to recast VPR with real Sur employees - what a novel concept and much more as we welcome back the one and only Rob Schulte from the

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64:55

KATHRYN EDWARDS (on The “Real” Dorit, Kathy...

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2025/01/13

Kathryn Edwards steps back Behind The Rope. Everyone’s fav guest is back!!! Having been on RHOBH herself, shout out Season Six, Kathryn is here to help us make sense of all, both on and off air, that has been happening this season of RHOBH, or, as I like to call it, the Season of Dorit. Kathryn covers it all - Erika, Dorit, Kyle, Kathy, Sutton, Garcelle, Bozoma, Jennifer Tilly. We also talk all that is happening off camera - Kim Richards’ recent behavior of calling the police, Lisa Vanderpump’s joy

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40:55

Margaret Jospehs Slams Jennifer Aydin, Jennifer...

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2025/01/12

Jennifer Aydin slammed a Jersey Mike’s employee as “slow” and “old”, declared a fellow patron an “a**hole” and labeled herself a “f**cking celebrity” with a surgeon husband who can buy people ten times over. Earlier this week, we discussed exactly what happened and shared our thoughts on Miss Aydin’s behavior. Earlier this week, we also discussed the fall out as a result of Jen’s actions, lost opportunities and what Bravo PR, Andy Cohen, Danielle Cabral and others had to say to Miss Aydin. Today we

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70:29

WHITNEY ROSE (on RHOSLC, Cast Mates, Jen Shah &...

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2025/01/12

Whitney Rose steps Behind The Rope. Whitney is here to mention it all. Whitney is more than happy to discuss, and does not hold back in discussing, her close friendships, mere acquaintances and not so close friendships with cast mates Mary Cosby, Meredith Marks, Lisa Barlow and Heather Gay. With a stellar Season Five in full effect, as we head into the reunion, we figured today the perfect day to share this blast from the past chat with the one and only Whitney Rose. Whitney talks Jen Shah, Salt

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20:03

RHONJ Recast w/ New Young Women, Dorit Is Done w/ PK,...

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2025/01/11

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Season 14, Episode 6. Dorit is not happy that Kyle is texting with PK and she makes that very clear. Kyle is just done, done, done. Boz and Erika accuse Sutton of being a mean girl from the side - will the real Sutton shady please stand up. Garcelle opens up and enjoys her beach house. Erika drops new beats and redesigns as our fav diamond holders head to the iconic Viper Room. In other news, Bravo recast RHONJ with “new, younger” women for Season 15 before the

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36:26

Jennifer Aydin Fired, Andy Cohen’s Advice For Jen &...

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2025/01/10

Jennifer Aydin slammed a Jersey Mike’s employee as “slow” and “old”, declared a fellow patron an “a**hole” and labeled herself a “f**cking celebrity” with a surgeon husband who can buy people ten times over. Earlier this week, we discussed exactly what happened and shared our thoughts on Miss Aydin’s behavior. Today, we continue that conversation and break down the fall out as a result of Jen’s actions. Being removed from Wives on The Waves cruise with BFF Teresa and Dolores, the Wives’ statement,

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68:17

Karen Huger’s RHOP Exit, Lala Exposes Katie’s “Lies”,...

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2025/01/10

Teresa Giudice still does not seem to understand that the RHONJ pause is continuing, at the very least, for all of 2025. Lala Kent shades Ariana and Katie and calls out Katie over suggested lies, explains her close ties to Scheana and reveals her “new”, ideally and / or hopefully Vanderpump Rules job. Mia Thornton and Karen Huger “chopping block” rumors circulate, Mia receives the award for “best troll” and Craig and Paige open up more about their break up. All this plus the Blake Lively, Ryan

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59:44

Mauricio’s New Legal Troubles, Garcelle’s “Uncertain”...

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2025/01/09

Southern Hospitality is back and it may not be about Tom but it is most certainly about Luann. Kyle and Mauricio make moves, Teddi’s horse trainer’s wife files for divorce and the RHOBH Season of Dorit continues on. Mauricio Umansky’s PPL lawsuit exposed, other Bravolebs who have taken PPL loans discussed with exact amounts being revealed and last, but certainly not least, why Garcelle Beauvais may be on the RHOBH chopping block.@behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available

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5:24

Introducing: Dinner's On Me

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2025/01/08

Hey, Behind the Velvet Rope listeners! I’m dropping in with something I know you’re going to love. You know Jesse Tyler Ferguson, right? Modern Family’s Mitch, Broadway star, and all-around delightful human? Well, Jesse’s got an amazing podcast called Dinner’s On Me where he takes celebrity guests out for dinner at some of the best restaurants in Los Angeles and New York City. It’s like being a fly on the wall for the most fun and fascinating conversations. The conversations? Juicy. Fun. And

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57:05

Jennifer Aydin’s Thirst, RHOC Season 19 Casting...

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2025/01/08

As we settle into the new year, we check into the current state of Real Housewives, the up and down ratings and the present seasons of RHOSLC, RHOBH, RHOP and, oh yea, RHONY. RHOC is preparing to start filming Season 19th with the entire cast back except Alexis. We discuss how and why Alexis was let go and what to expect when our fav Orange Holders resume production. Dorit continues to bring it, PK opens up, Jennifer Tilly remains authentic and Lisa Rinna and Kathy Hilton run into each other at,

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44:45

Jennifer Aydin Acts Like An A$$Hole, Gets Slammed &...

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2025/01/07

Jennifer Aydin slammed a Jersey Mike’s employee as “slow” and “old”, declared a fellow patron an “a**hole” and labeled herself a “f**cking celebrity” with a surgeon husband who can buy people ten times over. Finally, today, now, here we break down exactly what really happened in that now infamous Jersey Mike’s moment, react to this viral video sharing all of our thoughts and last, but certainly not least, offer some advice to our ex friend Miss Aydin moving forward. Take note, it ain’t pretty. Also,

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57:31

Status of James & Ally’s Relationship, Karen Huger’s...

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2025/01/07

James Kennedy has had quite a 2024 and start to 2025. With Ally Lewber having moved out, for now, Psychic Robbin returns to discuss the current state of James and Ally, whether they will get back together, whether James understands the gravity of the situation, whether he will lose more work and last, but not least, whether James will get the help he so seemingly needs. In other news, Robbin discusses Karen Huger’s DUI, upcoming appeal, seemingly lack of desire to take any responsibility for her

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62:53

KATHRYN EDWARDS (on Dorit & PK’s Contradictory...

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2025/01/06

Kathryn Edwards steps Behind The Rope. Everyone’s fav guest is back!!! Having been on RHOBH herself, shout out Season Six, Kathryn is here to help us make sense of all, both on and off air, that has been happening this season of RHOBH, or, as I like to call it, the Season of Dorit. Kathryn covers it all - Erika, Dorit, Kyle, Kathy, Sutton, Garcelle, Bozoma, Jennifer Tilly. We also talk all that is happening off camera - Kim Richards’ recent behavior of calling the police, Lisa Vanderpump’s joy over

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40:09

Dorit & Kyle's New Lows Thanks To Garcelle, LVP...

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2025/01/05

Lisa Vanderpump shares her thoughts on the VPR Reboot explaining who is currently working at Sur that would be good for the show, what she thinks the show needs moving forward and who from the OG cast she would most like to still work with. New Craig and Paige breakup news emerges, Andy Cohen weighs in and women everywhere enter the convo for their shot at the Pillow King. Dorit and Kyle’s relationship hits new lows thanks to Garcelle Beauvais, the new resident RHOBH snipper from the side. Gurl, we

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