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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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61:28

Rachel Leviss’ Potential VPR Return(?)/Lawsuit Win,...

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2024/12/30

As we end 2024 and begin 2025, we take a look at the state of Real Housewives, Bravo and Reality TV. In a year of many ups and downs, we talk James Kennedy’s missteps, Rachel Leviss’ statement regarding James, upcoming day in court against Tom and Ariana, whether Rachel could have saved the VPR OG’s jobs if she returned for Season Eleven, how different VPR would have been if Ariana did not profit so much from Scandoval, LVP’s good year and oh so much more. In other news, Paula Abdul settles her

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39:03

Dolores Catania Mad at RHONJ Cast, Scheana's Warning...

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2024/12/29

Dolores Catania is angry, upset & mad at her RHONJ Costars whose egos, inability to get along and toxic behavior has led to the show being on pause, according to Daddy Cohen, til 2026 at the very least. Meanwhile, Dolores prepares to premiere on The Traitors next week and set sail on the "Wives on the Waves” cruise with fellow RHONJ Teresa and Jennifer Aydin with prices which you would not believe. Scheana Shay breaks her silence on the James Kennedy abuse allegations, issues a strong message and

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91:59

Caught Between Danielle Staub & Teresa, The Singer...

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2024/12/29

Brandon Liberati, one half the power couple that appeared on Newlyweds: The First Year, in Bravo’s yesteryear, Steps Behind The Rope. He is also a hairstylist to the Bravolebs and Hollywood with clients such as Khloe Kardashian, Rose McGowan and Danielle Staub. Brandon talks working with clients like Danielle Staub, friendships with Bravolebs like MJ, behind the scenes of Andy Cohen’s now infamous baby shower and drama backstage at BravoCon. We figured today the perfect day to share this blast from

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15:35

PK Slams Dorit’s “Untrue" Claims, Melissa Gorga Slams...

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2024/12/28

RHOBH and RHOSLC may be off for the next two weeks, but the drama in Housewives has been full steam ahead with no rest for the holidays. First, we check in with this season of RHOSLC sharing some good and some not so good news as Lisa Barlow walks out of the cast trip the last we saw our fav snow flake holders. PK is unhappy with Dorit for many reasons which we break down, Dorit has a holiday message for Kyle and Bozoma, Bronwyn, Stacey Rusch and Katie Ginella relish in their freshmen seasons. The

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76:30

Kelly Dodd’s New Feud, Best/Worst Reunion Looks 2024...

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2024/12/27

Another day, another rant, feud and breakdown by, and with, the once RHOC cast member, Kelly Dodd. Kelly feuds more with us, Andy and everyone and anyone else this past week / few weeks which leaves everyone asking, “are you okay”?. In other news, the year in Housewives ends with a bang, RHOSLC, RHOBH, RHONY and RHOP chug along, we break down the best and worst reunion looks of 2024 with our style consultant, Mr. Blase Raschke and wrap up the year and look ahead to what lies ahead in Bravoland 2025

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70:11

Bethenny Frankel vs. Lisa Rinna, Tom Sandoval’s...

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2024/12/26

As James Kennedy’s life seemingly, possibly is about to change in some major ways, Tom Sandoval breaks up and makes up with girlfriend Victoria Lee Robinson as he prepares for court, with or without a lawyer, to face off against Rachel Leviss later next year. Jen Shah’s prison release date is moved up, yet again, leaving her with, at most, about a year and a half left in the slammer. Lisa Rinna and Bethenny Frankel feud, Brandi Glanville shares updates on her parasite, RHUGT Morocco footage is

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60:39

The Ups & Downs of Iconic Danielle Staub, Shahs of...

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2024/12/25

Craig Ramsay, from the hit Bravo TV shows Thintervention with Jackie Warner and Newlyweds: The First Year, steps back Behind The Rope to talk Bravo, Pop Culture and More. Craig talks the highs and lows of Shahs of Sunset, Jackie Warner’s post Bravo struggles, past Bravo classics, the early days of Housewives, early days Andy Cohen, falling out with Orange County Housewives and more. Speaking of more, Craig talks the joys of working with Rosie O’Donnell, dishes the less than joyous experience of

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37:31

Analyzing Andy’s Statement That RHONJ Wont Return Til...

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2024/12/24

Andy Cohen clearly stated last week that he, Bravo and any and all powers that be will not even begin to start thinking about the next season of RHONJ until 2026. With absolutely nothing happening on the RHONJ front for, at best, a little over a year, we break down Andy’s statement, discuss what this means for every cast member from last season, who we think is handling this time off / pause the best, who is starting to unravel with this break, recent biz ventures from cast members such as

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31:38

BOYZ II MEN (on The Hits, Working w/ Mariah Carey and...

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2024/12/24

Boyz II Men step Behind The Rope. Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman and Nathan Morris, that is. Fresh off their Masked Singer win - congrats Buffalos, the Boys are here to chat about the full anthology of their career from the early days of growing up in Philly to their just won Golden Mask Trophy, or in their case, trophies. The Boys talk the mega hits "End of the Road” and "I'll Make Love to You”, performing at the Super Bowl, working on their new Christmas song with the Kelce Bros - Travis and Jason,

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61:15

Gage Edward Chats Jeff Lewis, VPR 2.0’s Plan & More...

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2024/12/23

Patrik and Pol, everyone’s favorite chumps, return!! Another day, another turn in the drama with the one and only Heather McDonald. Heather continues to do what she does best - cause drama, Jeff Lewis has a fun weekend away and Gage Edward speaks out against his “Flipping Out” ex. In other news, The Menendez Brothers continue their plea for freedom, Vanderpump Rules makes moves to come back stronger than ever now that the OG cast has been fired, Rachel Leviss speaks out, Lisa Vanderpump prepares to

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38:15

Karen Huger’s Guilty Verdict, Body Cam Footage, Andy...

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2024/12/22

Karen Huger crashed her Maserati back in March of this year. We have seen this re-enacted, played out and addressed this season on The Housewives of Potomac. This week Miss Huger, 61, was found guilty of five of the six charges against her. Miss Huger faces up to two years in prison. Today we address these charges, the crash, the verdict and likelihood Karen will see the inside of a jail cell. We then discuss the viral body cam footage - the half on, half off wig, name checking Andy Cohen, calling

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58:23

The OG of The OC Fall Out, Shahs of Sunset...

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2024/12/22

Craig Ramsay, from the hit Bravo TV shows Thintervention with Jackie Warner and Newlyweds: The First Year, steps Behind The Rope to talk Bravo, Pop Culture and More. Craig talks the highs and lows of Shahs of Sunset, Jackie Warner’s post Bravo struggles, past Bravo classics, the early days of Housewives, early days Andy Cohen, falling out with Orange County Housewives and more. Speaking of more, Craig talks the joys of working with Rosie O’Donnell, dishes the less than joyous experience of working

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16:35

Dorit Reads Camille For Filth, PK Slams Garcelle,...

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2024/12/21

Another week, another episode of RHOBH. If anyone has been wondering if Dorit gives one F this season, to be clear, she does not. In this week’s installment with our fav Diamond Holders - both on and off air, Dorit calls Camille a See You Next… several times, Sutton preaches Sisterhood, Garcelle shades PK, PK slams back, Erika reminds Camille that her name is, in fact, Erika and so much more. We break it all down and discuss this week’s hot goss - updates on Teddi and her Horse Trainer, Tamra takes

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76:31

RHOSLC Upcoming Reunion, Mia Thornton's RHOP Lies,...

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2024/12/20

What a season of RHOSLC it has been. We break down this season, discuss Angie’s “first chair” seat at the upcoming reunion and why no cast changes are needed for Season 6. Mia continues to do “the most” on RHOP, Selling New York is preparing to premiere early January with some Steve Gold back in our lives, The Traitors is back in a few weeks - Dorinda, Sandoval, Catania, Dixon, Speidi has an update and so much more as we look back at 2024 and ahead as to what is to come in 2025 in the ever changing

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66:54

Jeff Lewis' Bid For Housewife Status, Ariana & Katie...

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2024/12/19

Jeff Lewis has a bunch of updated messages for many Housewives of, well, every franchise that we cannot help but wonder if Mr. Lewis does truly want to be a Real Housewife as Brynn Whitfield has suggested. Kathy Hilton pleads the fifth to Daddy Cohen’s shady questions, Katie Maloney and Ariana Madix head to court to face off against Chef Penny, the TreHuggers come out, unite and support their Queen Teresa Giudice and last, but certainly not least, Craig and Paige address those constant “break up”

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67:27

Dorit’s Good & Bad News, Teddi Mellencamp’s Karma,...

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2024/12/18

Tom Sandoval is ending his already not so great year in a not so great way - let go from Vanderpump Rules along with all other OGs, the closing of Schwartz and Sandy’s after a rocky run and more. We chat about the year of Sandoval, share updates on his relationship with model Victoria Lee Robinson and what we can expect from The Most Extras “most extra” front man as he prepares for a 2025 which will ultimately see him facing off, sans attorney, in court against Rachel Leviss. Despite many claims

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41:10

James Kennedy’s Arrest, Ally’s Conflicting...

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2024/12/17

James Kennedy was arrested last week after Kathy Hilton’s Xmas party. So much has happened leading up to this arrest, during this arrest and since this arrest. Today we break it all down - Kathy’s Christmas party, what really happened at home between Ally and James after, the neighbor who called the police, the police report claiming Mr. Kennedy “threw” Ms. Lewber to the ground and the charges filed against James. Next we discuss Kristen Doute and Rachel Leviss’ past romantic relationships with

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72:16

James Kennedy’s Bad Year, Lisa Vanderpump’s Good...

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2024/12/17

As we end 2024 and begin 2025, we take a look at the state of Real Housewives, Bravo and Reality TV. In a year of many ups and downs, we talks winners - Ariana, Stassi, Lisa Vanderpump losers - James Kennedy and other VPR cast and look ahead to the new year. We break down why Vanderpump Rules had to recast, offer advice, unsolicited, on how to fix the show. We revisit classics like Jersey Shore, Laguna Beach, The Hills and The Simple Life - welcome back Paris & Nicole! All this and more as we close

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74:42

Jeff Lewis’ Bravo Return, Mary Cosby’s Great Season,...

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2024/12/16

RHOSLC is having one of the best seasons of its short lived career according to Andy Cohen. We break down this season, discuss what to expect the rest of the season and contemplate just how RHOSLC and RHONY can be produced from the sane production company. Vanderpump Rules’ reboot is underway, LVP has spoken out and the new season of Southern Charm is back in our lives. Martha Stewart opens up about her criminal past, Diddy is trying desperately to avoid his criminal future and the Menendez

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71:25

PAULINA BEN-COHEN (on Ex Boyfriend Shah’s of Sunset’s...

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2024/12/15

Paulina Ben-Cohen, from Shahs of Sunset, Steps Behind The Rope. Paulina, Mike Shouhed's ex-girlfriend. So much has been written about Paulina’s alleged domestic abuse claims against Mike, videos have surfaced over the past few months that we figured today the perfect day to share this blast from the past chat with Paulina. A lot happened during this chat off air and we discuss what we heard and saw. Paulina talks about Mike and we dive deep as we listen asking, were the signs always there?. Rexa

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