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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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83:27

Kelly Dodd Warns Teddi Mellencamp, Jax & Brittany’s...

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2024/11/22

Jax and Brittany’s divorce gets more complicated as he enjoys single life living next to Schwartzy, Scheana and Brock weigh in, Brittany reveals Jax’s new low and the future of VPR still remains very uncertain. Kelly Dodd doubles down on the secrets she has on Teddi Mellencamp, Meredith Marks is angered with BTVR, RHOC concludes with a bang, Shannon Beador continues the year of Shannon, RHOBH brings drama, glam and newbies with an edge and so much more in this non stop week in Housewives

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71:26

Kyle’s Good/Bad News, Dorit’s Villain Era, Emily and...

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2024/11/21

With RHOBH back in our lives, our fav Diamond Holders have been doing a lot of talking and we are here to break it all down. Kyle Richards shares updates on her own “sexuality” journey, Morgan Wade, friendship with Dorit and Sutton and much more. Tamra Judge has a new plan to revise her bad behavior and reform her evil ways as RHOC comes to a close and heads into Season 19. Filming announcement expected any week now. Vicki Gunvalson demands Tamra be terminated, clarifies what she calls “false

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52:54

RHOSLC’s JENNIE NGUYEN (on Mary, Heather, Lisa,...

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2024/11/20

Jennie Nguyen steps back Behind The Rope. Jennie is here to chat all about her experience as one of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Jennie talks highs and lows of being a Bravo RHOSLC Housewife, cast mates Lisa, Heather, Meredith, Whitney, Jen and Mary. Speaking of Mary, Jennie talks about why they just did not see eye to eye, the absence of closure due to Mary’s failure to attend the reunion and many of Mary’s controversial statements toward Jennie during their time together on the show.

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54:24

Kyle Richards’ Breakdown, Teresa & Louie Cheating...

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2024/11/19

Kelly Dodd is coming in hot these past few days. Kelly slams Teddi Mellencamp as a “cheater” “d-bag” who “should be denied custody” warning Teddi that she knows “everything”. Kelly also slams Andy Cohen using his own words against him, Andy laughs back and Kelly doubles down in the hilarious, in the best way possible, feud we are so here for and did not know we needed. Kyle Richards opens up about her sexuality, reveals her darkest fears, accepts distance from Morgan Wade, has it out with Sutton

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54:23

RHOBH Premieres, Kyle Admits Her Darkest Fears, Kelly...

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2024/11/19

Kelly Dodd is coming in hot these past few days. Kelly slams Teddi Mellencamp as a “cheater” “d-bag” who “should be denied custody” warning Teddi that she knows “everything”. Kelly also slams Andy Cohen using his own words against him, Andy laughs back and Kelly doubles down in the hilarious, in the best way possible, feud we are so here for and did not know we needed. Kyle Richards opens up about her sexuality, reveals her darkest fears, accepts distance from Morgan Wade, has it out with Sutton

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62:23

RHOSLC’s JENNIE NGUYEN (on Mary, Heather, Lisa,...

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2024/11/18

Jennie Nguyen steps Behind The Rope. Jennie is here to chat all about her experience as one of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Jennie talks highs and lows of being a Bravo RHOSLC Housewife, cast mates Lisa, Heather, Meredith, Whitney, Jen and Mary. Speaking of Mary, Jennie talks about why they just did not see eye to eye, the absence of closure due to Mary’s failure to attend the reunion and many of Mary’s controversial statements toward Jennie during their time together on the show.

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38:40

Teddi Mellencamp’s Run In w/ Horse Trainer’s Wife,...

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2024/11/17

Another day, another turn in the stranger by the hour divorce of Teddi Mellencamp. Although Teddi refuses to confirm or deny these allegations, claiming there are two sides to every story, we break down all the new facts, claims and disputes regarding her untangling of life with Edwin. We break it all down and make sense of it all - the horse trainer Simon Schroeder, his “wife” Karli Postel, Edwin’s alleged infidelities, Teddi’s run in this week with Karli, the allegations that Edwin is out for

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67:45

TAMRA JUDGE (on Shannon, Vicki, “Jesus Jugs”, Kelly...

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2024/11/17

Tamra Judge steps Behind The Rope. The one and only. Raw and unfiltered, after over a decade as a full time cast member on The Real Housewives of Orange Country, Tamra is here to look back, reflect upon the highs, the lows and everything in between. We cover it all. Tamra shares her feelings on co-stars past and present - Shannon Beador, Vicki Gunvalson, Alexis “Jesus Jugs” Bellino, Miss Fancy Pants Heather Dubrow, Meghan King, Gina Kirschenheiter, Emily Simpson and yes, last but certainly not

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15:24

Alexis' RHOC Full Time Role, Sonja Morgan’s Dark...

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2024/11/16

Now that the RHOC Reunion has one more part to go, we cannot help but look ahead to next season of RHOC - the expected return of the entire cast, the possible upgrade of Alexis "Jesus Jugs” to full time, a possible Johnny J and Fun Lexi televised wedding and cameras which, with tensions running high and ratings that are decent, expected to be picked back up with very little to no break for our fav orange holders. Karen Huger’s DUI trial moves forward with possible severe consequences that The Grand

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63:16

Kathy Hilton Spills The Tea on Kyle, Tamra &...

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2024/11/15

With RHOBH back in our lives next week, Kathy Hilton spills the tea on Kyle’s dating life, shares updates on Mauricio and reveals what she is most looking forward to as the new season airs. Katie Maloney may be in love but her new man seems to have a shady past that no one approves of. Cynthia Bailey reveals she was ghosted by Lenny Kravitz. Vicki Gunvalson back tracks for all the BS she said about Bravo beginning for forgiveness. Finally, Shannon and Tamra move closer to reconciliation - kinda -

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65:34

Teddi Mellencamp Cheats w/ Horse Trainer, Kenya...

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2024/11/14

Teddi Mellencamp reveals new details about her divorce from Edwin - therapy, claims and more as we address the rumors that have arisen regarding each of their fidelities most notably Teddi and her Horse Trainer. Bethenny Frankel shades Bravo, praises herself and seemingly still knows it all. Kenya Moore shares updates about her RHOA future. Sutton comes for Monica Garcia, Monica claps back and we break down all the RHOSLC drama both on and off air from this past week. Lala Kent breaks down, shares

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35:05

Vicki’s New Claims Against Tamra, Bethenny Frankel's...

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2024/11/13

Bethenny Frankel has a new man. We deep dive this new budding romance, discuss what we know about him and where we see it going in the future. Brittany Cartwright is set to open her own bar in WeHo named Britt’s. She slams Jax as “unchanged”, dishes on his move next door to Tom Schwatz and reveals off air drama with Jax that she promises will ultimately be shown next season on The Valley. Jennifer Pedranti is caught between friends Alexis and Shannon, Katie Ginella tries to clear up many “lies” from

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54:08

RHONJ - What Season 15 Would Look Like w/ Melissa &...

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2024/11/13

A few months ago, at the close of last season’s very toxic RHONJ, we discussed the vision we foresaw for the future of RHONJ. In other words, who would be back and who would not be back. Today, we step into the alternative universe with another, possibly clearer vision. Melissa or Teresa. That is the question and regardless of whether Melissa or Teresa are back, how, if at all, are the rest of the cast affected. Short answer, not so much at all. We break down how and why, discuss when we expect to

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59:11

RHONJ - What Season 15 Would Look Like w/ Melissa &...

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2024/11/12

A few months ago, at the close of last season’s very toxic RHONJ, we discussed the vision we foresaw for the future of RHONJ. In other words, who would be back and who would not be back. Today, we step into the alternative universe with another, possibly clearer vision. Melissa or Teresa. That is the question and regardless of whether Melissa or Teresa are back, how, if at all, are the rest of the cast affected. Short answer, not so much at all. We break down how and why, discuss when we expect to

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67:59

MELISSA’S OLD NOSE (on Sutton vs. Dorit, “Working"...

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2024/11/11

Melissa’s Old Nose - Gabriella - steps back Behind The Rope. She’s baaack and so is the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Gabriella is here to help break down the stellar trailer, the upcoming season - Dorit vs. Kyle, Dorit vs. Sutton, Sutton vs Kyle, newbies Jennifer Tilly and Boz, Kyle & Mo’s separation, Kyle & Morgan, Dorit & PK’s separation, the joys of Sutton Stracke and what it is like to watch a Housewives show with no specific teams where the women are actually rich, really, really rich.

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36:48

Teddi Mellencamp’s Affair w/ Horse Trainer Exposed,...

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2024/11/10

Another day, another twist and turn in the Teddi Mellencamp divorce. Rumors arise that Teddi has been having an affair for a long time with her Horse Trainer and that it is well known in the equestrian community. Edwin lets the world know that he and Ms. Mellencamp have a pre-nup. Last, but not least, Teddi reveals she has been in pain for years and that none other than Kyle Richards has inspired her to finally break free. Heather Dubrow and Emily Simpson dig into Katie Ginella’s past in a move

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55:41

VICKI GUNVALSON (on Tamra Judge, Shannon Beador,...

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2024/11/10

The OG of the OC Miss Vicki Gunvalson steps back Behind The Rope. Vicki is here to chat about the full ride of her RHOC career - the ups and downs, good and bad and everything in between from her time on the show to life after being a full time RHOC Orange Holder. Vicki opens up about many of her much publicized relationships that we have seen and heard so much about on air and behind the scenes - Don, Brooks and Steve. Vicki discusses her many tumultuous relationships with RHOC co-stars Tamra

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15:11

RHONJ’s Future (Teresa or Melissa), Tamra’s Bravo...

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2024/11/09

Our live show has come and gone where no question was off limits and boy did this audience bring it! From why certain past Podcast relationships have ended, past Housewife friendships - some recent, some not so recent have exploded, to reading specific nasty texts from and to Housewives and many and every other Housewife who we have blocked and who have blocked us, y’all were, are and seemingly always will be shady AF in the best way possible. We talk friendship and business fall outs with

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73:25

Tamra Becomes The New Teresa, Vicki Gunvalson Slams...

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2024/11/08

Vicki Gunvalson claims Bravo did not tell her that her Mom died for an hour while she filmed a scene for RHOC and that Reality TV has a dark side. Tell us something we don’t know. Two past RHOC are prime for a return, RHOC concludes with a bang, Tamra claims she is protected by Bravo and that only 3% of the audience really hates her and last, but certainly not least, viewers compare Tamra’s toxic RHOC behavior this season to Teresa’s last RHONJ season. Ironic considering the two dislike each other

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71:40

LVP Forced Out of VPR(?), Brandi Urges Manzo To Come...

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2024/11/07

Brandi Glanville urges Caroline Manzo to come out of the closet, slams her again and claps back at fans who have an issue with her, all in a series of tweets fired off over the past few weeks. Bravo is rumored to want Lisa Vanderpump out of Pump Rules - well the rumor is that they are trying to push/force her out of her own show as salary disputes remain broken down. We offer a few theories as to who is holding up salary talks - not who you think, the likelihood everyone will return, the chances of

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