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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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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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63:16

Paris Hilton - A Deep Dive (The Simple Life, “Little...

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2025/01/05

"This is Paris” Director Alexandra Dean steps Behind The Rope. Alexandra is here to discuss the brilliant film that is “This Is Paris”. Alexandra discusses what it is like to get a call from Paris’ team, what the interview process was like, and how does one dress when meeting Paris Hilton for the first time. We deep dive into the juggernaut that is Paris - The Sex Tape, The Simple Life, The music, "American Meme", The Voice, "That’s Hot", The perfume, The products, International DJ, Paris’ “Little

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17:28

Kyle Richards’ Breakdown, Karen Huger’s Possible...

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2025/01/04

As we head into the new year, Happy 2025, we figured it a great time to break down and analyze whether Bravo has a double standard when it comes to crimes, misbehavior and bad acts by its talent. Teresa Giudice, Jen Shah, Shannon Beador, Karen Huger, Kenya Moore, James Kennedy, The Singer Stinger and more have all been arrested, convicted or accused of bad behavior over the past decades. Some have survived, some have been punished and some, such as Karen Huger, have futures that are, at best,

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67:59

Top Ten WORST HOUSEWIVES of 2024 Countdown (Who Made...

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2025/01/03

Our much beloved "Annual Year End Worst Housewives” has returned to count down the Top Ten Worst Housewives of 2023. We explain why each of our choices made the list and count down from ten to one with some current goss thrown in. Are you going to be as shocked as we were that some of the fan favorites made the list while many love to hate ladies were left off? Of course there is double the trouble as our reg weekly co-host joins us to share her Top Ten List also as we fight it out to see who will

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70:03

Top Ten BEST HOUSEWIVES of 2024 Countdown (Who Made...

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2025/01/02

Our much beloved "Annual Year End Best Housewives” has returned to count down the Top Ten Best Housewives of 2024. We explain why each of our choices made the list and count down from ten to one with some current goss thrown in. Are you going to be as shocked as we were that some of these unpopular opinion ladies made the list while many fan favs were left off? Of course there is double the trouble as our reg weekly co-host joins us to share her Top Ten List also as we fight it out to see who will

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88:03

Joan Rivers, Madonna & Saying Whatever The F$ck You...

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2025/01/01

Judy Gold steps Behind The Rope. Comedic legend, one of the funniest women, hell one of the funniest people we know here Behind The Velvet Rope. Originally from New Jersey (we knew we liked her for a reason), Judy mentions it all. We figured today the perfect day to share this blast from the past chat with Judy who talks NYC, cancel culture, comedy and celebrity. Judy chats about her time as Emmy Award Winning Writer and Producer of the Rosie O’Donnell show. We discuss what working with Rosie was

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38:25

Dorit’s New Man, Craig & Paige Breakup, New Housewife...

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2024/12/31

Paige and Craig have broken up. We break down Paige’s statement, Craig’s lack of a statement, what this means for Summer House / Southern Charm, the reasons for the breakup and what is likely to happen now to each half of one of our fav Bravo couples that is no more. The rumors, not nastiness, continue to swirl about new Housewife cities / franchises on the Horizon. We break down those rumors, separating fact from fiction, and explain how this may, in part, affect the future of RHONJ. Vicki

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76:21

Lisa Rinna vs. Erika Jayne, The Importance of RHONY...

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2024/12/31

DailyMailTV. One of the main sources for so much Real Housewives, Bravo and Celebrity gossip that we have received over this past year. Then Senior News Correspondent, Alicia Quarles, steps Behind The Rope. Of course, we address those Real Housewives of New York rumors that she was heavily in the mix for seasons past. She is friends with them all - LuAnn, Sonja, Ramona, Bethenny Frankel and Tinsley Mortimer. We figured today the perfect day to share this blast from the past chat with Alicia

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