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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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62:16

Tamra Judge's “Spectrum" Fallout , Gretchen Rossi's...

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2024/10/22

Tamra Judge rocked the BravoVerse last week when she declared she was “on the spectrum”. We break down Tamra’s statement, analyze the validity of it, weigh in on the public outrage and discuss the claims that it was for sympathy, to excuse over a decade of RHOC bad behavior and / or for a story line next season, RHOC 19. Finally, we discuss the comments thereafter from Vicki, Gretchen, Kelly Dodd and Heather McDonald. In other RHOC news, Jim Bellino and Elizabeth Vargas are dating, then not dating

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57:04

DREW SIDORA (on RHOA Season 16, Kenya’s Exit,...

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2024/10/21

Drew Sidora steps Behind The Rope. Now that RHOA Season 16 has wrapped, mostly, we chat with Drew about what to expect and, as important, when we can expect RHOA to return to our Bravo TVs. 2024? 2025? We chat with Drew about her past seasons, the status of her divorce from Ralph, the return of Porsha, exits of Kandi, Shereé and Marlo, RHOA newbies, the later in the season return of Phaedra and much more. Speaking of newbies, Drew discusses the altercation between newbie Brittany Eady and her BFF

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63:31

HEATHER DUBROW (on RHOC, The Many Moods of Tamra,...

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2024/10/20

Heather Dubrow steps Behind The Rope. Fancy Pants is back Behind The Rope to mention it all. Heather chats about how Housewives has changed during her run on the show from the early days of Bravo and cast mates past and present answering some of life’s most important questions as to who she wants back, who she would like to see gone and her very own future as we head into the RHOC reunion ready to close yet another epic season. We talk about Heather’s real life “run ins” and comments made

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19:03

Shannon Beador's Extortion Lawsuit Hindered, Tamra /...

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2024/10/19

RHOP Season 9, Episode 2. The P is back in our lives and there is no shortage of drama baybee as Karen and Gizelle’s minute long frenemyship has gone completely south with competing events - Karen’s out of no where Femme Powered salute and Gizelle and Ashley’s rebranded GNA launch. In other news, Mia sobs, Stacey lets us know she is celibate, Keiarna Stewart - aka K - makes her debut, Wendy teaches Gizelle how to eat oysters as we, the audience, are left asking, Robyn and Candiace who? Heading

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57:10

Tom Sandoval Stands By Jax, Kyle Shares Kim Richards...

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2024/10/18

Tom Sandoval has been there for Jax in his moment of need. Good friend of opportunist? Brittany steps out, dates a basketball player, Jax reacts, she moves on and The Valley prepares to return to our TV screens soon, very soon. Kathy and Kyle share more updates on Kim Richards, Jennifer Tilly spills the tea on the new RHOBH season which returns to our TV screens also, soon, very soon. The Menendez Brothers move one step closer to freedom with a post jail life that includes money, fame and probable

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49:38

Tamra's Dilemma, Jim Bellino's Latest, Leah McSweeney...

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2024/10/18

Leah McSweeney’s case moves forward as she and her counsel prepare for their court date later this month, October 30th, where they will face off with Bravo, NBC and Andy Cohen. Speaking of lawsuits, Jim Bellino offers advice to anyone thinking of pursuing a lawsuit against Tamra Judge and we are all ears. Diddy’s case seems to get stranger by the day as more celeb names get kicked around, his family speaks out, additional charges are looming and more. More Bravo friendships end, breakups occur and

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62:53

Kyle Richards’ Huge Win, Karen Huger / Shannon Beador...

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2024/10/17

Kyle Richards has just received the Reality Star of The Year in US Weekly’s annual poll. We break down all that Kyle has had to endure and achieve this year both on air and off to receive this award - breakup from Mauricio, sister who has relapsed, fallout and reconciliation with her other sister, same sex relationship with a county superstar and so very much more. Speaking of the country superstar and sisters, we share updates on Kyle’s relationships with Morgan Wade, Kathy, Kim and the rest of

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64:34

Teresa’s Fault In RHONJ Pause, Heather Gay’s...

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2024/10/16

Mob Wives. One of the best Reality TV shows of all time. Today, Robb Pepp and Tonzi Macaroni from The Straightened Out Podcast step Behind The Rope. Robb and Tonzi are here to talk about the highs and lows of Mob Wives, fav and least fav cast mates, Renee, Drita, Karen, Carla, Ramona, OGs vs. Newbies, co-host Mob Wives creator Jenn Graziano, smack downs, security, The Mob and much more. Of course, the convo quickly turns to Housewives and Bravo. Robb and Tonzi weigh in on the RHONJ pause, who will

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40:29

Jennifer Aydin, Teresa Giudice & Dolores Catania...

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2024/10/15

Jennifer Aydin stated that she will be returning to The Real Housewives of New Jersey next season. After Jennifer’s claims made the rounds, a so called RHONJ insider claims that Teresa and Dolores will return alongside Jennifer next season. We address these “insider” claims, Miss Aydin’s claims, break down just who this / these RHONJ insiders are and, most importantly, the likelihood any of this is true. We discuss the importance of RHONY and The Villains in determining the future cast of RHONJ,

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39:32

YVETTE NICOLE BROWN (on Community, Matthew Perry,...

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2024/10/15

Yvette Nicole Brown steps Behind The Rope. Yvette is here to chat about the full anthology of her career starring in many of our favorite iconic TV shows such as Community, The Odd Couple, Drake & Josh and Girlfriends. Yvette talks those shows and working with co-stars and comedic legends such as Matthew Perry, Chevy Chase, Joel McHale, Tracee Ellis Ross and more. Yvette shares updates on the upcoming Community movie, discusses her recent star turn as Showbird on Fox’s The Masked Singer, her love of

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70:08

GRETCHEN ROSSI (on Tamra's Reign Of Terror, Kelly...

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2024/10/14

Gretchen Rossi steps Behind The Rope. It is hard to imagine it’s been seven seasons since Gretchen was last a full time cast member on The Real Housewives of Orange County. Gretchen reflects back on her several season run on the granddaddy of The Real Housewives Franchise. We discuss the good (meeting fiancé Slade Smiley, performing with the Pussycat Dolls), the bad (there seems to be no love loss between her and former co-star Tamra Judge, the 80s Bunco Party, a reference to a certain muppet who

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35:46

Louie Ruelas’ Warrior Camp Owner Sued, Teresa Loses...

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2024/10/13

Louie Ruelas’ friend and owner of “Warrior Camp”, Garrett White, has been sued by several women for sexual harassment among other things. We break down those claims, discuss the camp, talk about Garrett’s other friend Ryan Boyajian from RHOC, the bond between Ryan, Jen Pedantri, Louie and Teresa against Tamra Judge and much more. Speaking of Teresa, we discuss the first episode of The Villains, Tiffany “New York” Pollard vs. Tre, the rumors that Teresa told Bloggers, here we go again, that she did

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81:18

HEATHER & TERRY DUBROW (on RHOC, Tamra, Shannon,...

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2024/10/13

Heather and Terry Dubrow step Behind The Rope. Heather and Terry chat all things RHOC - the highs and lows, many cast changes over the years and cast mates such as Tamra, Vicki, Shannon & Kelly Dodd. We also chat other franchises such as RHONY & RHOBH, Garcelle, Kyle Richards and Lisa Rinna. The conversation then turns to Botched, many of Terry’s extra challenging cases and Botched colleague and friend Paul Nassif. Before Botched there was The Swan, one of the best reality shows of all time (google

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15:25

Teresa Giudice Tells New Lies & Slams Anna Delvey,...

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2024/10/12

What have we done to be so blessed to have three Housewives shows on at the same time. RHOP Returns with a bang, literally, a la The Grand Dame’s car crash and DUI. Gizelle comes to the rescue, seemingly, Mia reveals a lot, Wendy quits her Professorship, Ashley starts to date and much, much more. RHONY episode two drops with shocks, surprises and Scientology a la Rebecca Minkoff. RHOSLC plugs along with more bath balms, Mary-isms and surprise ups and downs. The Villains premieres with Teresa Giudice

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16:25

Teresa Giudice Tells New Lies & Slams Anna Delvey,...

BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE ·

2024/10/12

What have we done to be so blessed to have three Housewives shows on at the same time. RHOP Returns with a bang, literally, a la The Grand Dame’s car crash and DUI. Gizelle comes to the rescue, seemingly, Mia reveals a lot, Wendy quits her Professorship, Ashley starts to date and much, much more. RHONY episode two drops with shocks, surprises and Scientology a la Rebecca Minkoff. RHOSLC plugs along with more bath balms, Mary-isms and surprise ups and downs. The Villains premieres with Teresa Giudice

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73:54

Teresa & Melissa’s Very Good RHONJ News, Stassi...

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2024/10/11

Stassi Schroeder reveals she was asked back to Vanderpump Rules and then basically “fired” all over again. We break down Stassi’s strange set of circumstances with VPR, Producers and Bravo and discuss her, and other Reality Stars’ comebacks over the years. With RHONY back in our lives, we figured it time to give a true accurate break down of this season, why Rebecca Minkoff is a great hire and why they should quadruple down on Scientology and the Leah, Tom, John, David no last names needed of it

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61:09

Brandi Glanville’s New Legal Mess, Jax Taylor’s Many...

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2024/10/10

Brandi Glanville was dropped last week by her attorneys claiming they were “paid off” by Bravo. We break down these claims, share what we know and discuss what happens with Brandi now. Next, we discuss the other looming lawsuits / potential suits with Bravo - Caroline Manzo, Kenya Moore, Nene Leakes, Leah McSweeney. RHOP is back in our lives and we recap, review and share some advice for this franchise. Jax Taylor has made many mistakes in his divorce from Brittany, Brittany weighs in and we discuss

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63:11

MAKSIM CHMERKOVSKIY (on DTWS, Denise Richards,...

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2024/10/09

Maksim Chmerkovskiy steps back Behind The Rope. Inappropriately deemed “The Bad Boy of the Ballroom”, Maks is here to set the record straight separating fact from fiction on so very much that has been said about him throughout his ballroom career. Maks chats his early days of dance, the highs and lows of Dancing With The Stars, dance partners Mel B, Kirstie Alley and Denise Richards, the mirror ball win, Len Goodman and a neighborly run in with Charlie Sheen. Outspoken as always, Maks discusses

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33:52

Margaret Josephs' RHONJ Ultimatum, Kristen Doute’s...

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2024/10/08

Margaret Josephs has come out swinging implying that she will not return to RHONJ if she has to work with Teresa and / or Louie Ruelas ever again. We break down what Margaret said, deep dive different RHONJ scenarios and explain why, once again, The Marge always knows what she is doing and saying. Shannon Beador slams Alexis’ peace attempt and calls her out as calculating as RHOC reunion drama is leaked and then some. Jill Zarin claims Bravo punished her for RHONY Legacy, Kristen Doute has a new

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63:28

MAKSIM CHMERKOVSKIY (on DTWS, Denise Richards,...

BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE ·

2024/10/08

Maksim Chmerkovskiy steps Behind The Rope. Inappropriately deemed “The Bad Boy of the Ballroom”, Maks is here to set the record straight separating fact from fiction on so very much that has been said about him throughout his ballroom career. Maks chats his early days of dance, the highs and lows of Dancing With The Stars, dance partners Mel B, Kirstie Alley and Denise Richards, the mirror ball win, Len Goodman and a neighborly run in with Charlie Sheen. Outspoken as always, Maks discusses Ariana

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