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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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56:54

ELIZABETH VARGAS (on Tamra’s Season Long Bit$h Reign,...

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2024/10/07

Elizabeth Vargas steps back Behind The Rope. Many years ago we had Elizabeth on right after her one season wonder ended on RHOC. With so much going on this current season, we figured it the best time to sit down and chat with Elizabeth again. We break down all that has been happening this season - the return of Jesus Jugs, her engagement to Johnny J and the videotape of what really went down with Shannon that fateful night she crashed her car into a house. Elizabeth discusses the importance of Emily

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36:15

Margaret Josephs Defends Tamra Judge, RHOC Becomes...

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2024/10/06

Margaret Josephs has come out swinging in support of her friend Tamra Judge. As the mounting calls for Tamra’s takedown, termination and legal action against her continue by viewers, the Housewife Community - Teresa, Jill Zarin, Vicki, Shannon, Gretchen, Kelly Dodd and RHOC colleagues, Margaret details why she will not turn her back on her friend. Margaret explains why she thinks RHOC is bordering on RHONJ territory as we discuss whether the OC is the next franchise to go on pause, whether it has

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66:43

JEANA KEOUGH (on RHOC, Vicki, Tamra, Emily, Gina,...

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2024/10/06

The OG of the OC herself, Jeana Keough, steps Behind The Rope. Stepping out from behind the gates of Coto de Caza, Jeana is here to talk about what Real Housewives was like back in the day, how far Bravo has come and just how much the franchises have changed over the years. Season One, Episode One Of The Real Housewives of Orange County, Jeana was there along with with Vicki, Jo, Lauri, and Kimberly. We discuss some of her other co-stars during her five year tenure as an RHOC cast member: Tamra

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15:49

The Downfall of Tamra Judge, Why RHONY’s Season Will...

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2024/10/05

The RHOC Cast past and present, Housewives from other franchises and Housewives community as a whole seem to be coming for Tamra Judge in full force threatening lawsuits, exposure of private information and urging Bravo to terminate this orange holder that seems to have ruffled almost everyone’s feathers this season. Kelly Dodd, Teresa, Vicki, Gretchen, Jim Bellino and many others have weighed in but we wonder, where is her new BFF Alexis Bellino’s support? RHONY returns for Season 15 and we break

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73:28

Heather Thomson’s Diddy Past, Candiace Dillard’s...

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2024/10/04

Bethenny Frankel has always known it all but now she also does it all. As if actress, philanthropist, business woman, reality tv star and podcaster were not enough, Bethenny can now add Supermodel to her list of life’s accomplishments. We break down Bethenny’s L’Oréal fashion show walk, The Ramona of it all, the criticism and, ultimately, her clap back. With RHOP almost back in our lives, we discuss the trailer, Candiace Dillard’s recent claims as to why she is not on this new season and Monique

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63:32

Our Recent Night Out w/ Paul (PK) Kemsley, Upcoming...

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2024/10/03

Recently we attended what we thought was a Boy George concert. The night turned into a Boy George concert plus a whole lot more which involved full back stage access and a night out with the one and only PK. We chat about our evening with PK and George, dispel many long standing mistruths about Paul Kemsley and, probably most important to y’all, discuss the tea spilled about Dorit and the upcoming season of RHOBH!! Some nights just turn out great. In other RHOBH news, David Foster and Katharine

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53:47

Louie Ruelas’ Facade Exposed, Upcoming RHOBH Season &...

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2024/10/02

Louie Ruelas says a lot about a lot of things but at the end of the day, what does he really say? Who is the real Louie under all the one liners and anecdotes of positivity? We attempt to answer that question, discuss his future with Teresa and what is next for this self proclaimed soul mate couple now that RHONJ is on pause for the very long future. RHOBH prepares to return, both Kathy Hilton and Lisa Rinna have life updates, RHONY also prepares to return and much more Housewives hot goss from the

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35:08

Kelly Dodd Threatens To Sue Tamra w/ Vicki & Gretchen...

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2024/10/01

Tamra Judge has just apologized for a second time regarding potential slanderous remarks which Jennifer Pedranti’s man Ryan Boyajian has threatened to sue her for. We revisit Tamra’s claims and both apologies as we separate fact from fiction on what constitutes slander and defamation, how to serve someone a lawsuit and whether, in fact, Tamra has actually been sued. As a shock to no one, everyone from the OC and Housewives across franchises have weighed in in what seems like support against Tamra

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49:30

Teresa’s RHONJ Future, Tamra’s RHOC Reunion Plan,...

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2024/10/01

Alexis Bellino seems to be backtracking about the video she has regarding the night Shannon crashed her car, Shannon keeps holding her head high and this season of the return to form RHOC keeps moving along as we contemplate an Alexis / Shannon friendship in the possible near, or far, future. Mary Cosby has shown up and shown out this season, newbie Bronwyn continues to do the mostest and we wonder why everyone seems to be coming for one Miss Whitney Rose. The people come for Tamra Judge as she

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49:55

MELISSA RIVERS (on What Fashion Police Co-Host Nene...

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2024/09/30

It is that time of the month again. Melissa Rivers stops by for everyone’s favorite Housewives, Bravo and Pop Culture round up where we make sense of all that has been going on over the past few weeks. At the top of everyone’s OMG list is, of course, Diddy. We discuss the charges, A List celebs mentioned and involved as old videos flood the net- Bieber, Leo, Khloe & more, strange facts of the case - 1,000 bottles of baby oil, prison conditions, lack of bail, JLo, and what happens next in the saga

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38:15

Kim Richards’ Psychiatric Hold, Kyle’s Confrontation...

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2024/09/29

Kim Richards has been placed on a Psychiatric Hold. Well, she was placed on a Psychiatric Hold earlier this month. We break down the facts surrounding that hold, her now off the wagon return to drinking, her whereabouts and why her family is extremely worried about her. We discuss Kyle Richards’ involvement, weigh in on Kyle and Kathy’s thoughts, Bravo’s involvement, Andy’s comments and most importantly, what happens next to Kim Richards. In other news, Jennifer Pedranti’s man Ryan Boyajian slams

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95:52

JO DE LA ROSA (on RHOC, Shannon, Tamra, Vicki,...

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2024/09/29

Jo De La Rosa steps back Behind The Rope. One of the OG’s of the OC, who was there from Season One, Second One, Scene One. Jo chats all things RHOC - Fancy Pants Dubrow, Shannon, Vicki, Tamra, Kelly Dodd, Dr. Terry Dubrow as an honorary housewife, Emily, Gina and so much more. We also chat about RHUGT - a concept which seems to now be abandoned, Gretchen Christine Rossi, Slade and just how far Bravo has come from RHOC Season One, Scene One with her in it. With this stellar return to form season of

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12:51

Jennifer Aydin’s New Message For Margaret, Obsession...

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2024/09/28

RHOSLC Season 5, Episode 2. Craziness, all stars, over the top fashion and more. Mary Cosby, like Ramona Singer, has no problem looking someone in the face - in this case newbie Britani - and telling them she just does not care at all whatsoever about them. Ahh Mary Ramona Singer Stinger Cosby is in the house. Angie K., still emotional over getting the center snowflake, shows up and shows out but Miss Barlow reminds us that it is way too late to change in your late 40s. Amen to that, no pun

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71:39

Erika Jayne Speaks Out on Tom’s Verdict, Jax Slams...

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2024/09/27

Vanderpump Rules has so many reports about its future - an OG show and a newbie show, which cast members will be back, who will not be returning and so on and so forth. Today, we break down all of those rumors separating fact from fiction. RHOSLC has returned with a bang but ratings that do not quite match up. We discuss Season 5 of RHOSLC - the highs and lows and what we expect as the rest of this season chugs along. Jax Taylor claps back at Rachel Leviss and it ain’t pretty, Alexis Bellino shares

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67:09

What Nene Leakes’ NBC Return Means, Morgan & Kyle On...

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2024/09/26

Nene Leakes returned to the NBC family to host E!’s Emmy’s After Party with Ariana Madix. We break down how Nene did, why she returned, how this actually happened and whether this has bigger implications for her future with E, NBC, Bravo and, most importantly, The Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA). Next we discuss the RHOP trailer, RHOP newbie Stacey Rusch, the upcoming seasons of RHOA, RHONY and RHOBH and Kyle and Morgan’s complicated on again, off again relationship with a side of Kesha mixed in

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34:38

Teresa’s Other Face, Alexis Bellino’s Victim Act...

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2024/09/25

Teresa Giudice’s House of Villains starts very soon. We break down what to expect from Teresa on Villains, the likelihood she will be the fun, light, happy Tre as she promises with no Melissa or Margaret and whether her performance on this show will determine her future on RHONJ. Emily Simpson slams ex-friend Alexis Bellino, warns Alexis that she is not a victim and opens up in a raw, emotional RHOC scene as this season of RHOC plugs along. Ariana slams a fan and aggressively defends boyfriend

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84:48

Selling Sunset’s Amanda Lynn (on Season 8, Castmates,...

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2024/09/25

Amanda Lynn steps Behind The Rope. Selling Sunset’s Amanda Lynn that is. The woman at the center of much of the drama of Selling Sunset Season 8 is here to break it all down. Amanda discusses the truth about how she got involved with this season, the lunch with Bre where she reveals the information about Chelsea’s husband that set in motion much of the season’s events and her current relationship with Bre after the many ups and downs of the past several months. Amanda chats real estate porn, her

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67:50

Teresa and Louie’s Shaky Future, RHONJ Chooses Tre or...

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2024/09/24

Psychic Robbin steps Behind The Rope. Psychic Robbin is here to help us make sense of all that is happening in the BravoSphere. Psychic Robbin delves into this current season of RHOC, the fallout of Tamra’s friendship with Shannon, the fallout of Vicki’s friendship with Tamra, Alexis’ new friendship with Tamra, Fun Lexi & Johnny J’s engagement and much more. Robbin tells us all that she sees regarding the rest of the season and for each of their friendships explaining which friendships can be

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61:11

ELIZABETH VARGAS (on RHOC Season 18, Texts From...

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2024/09/23

Elizabeth Vargas steps Behind The Rope. Many years ago we had Elizabeth on right after her one season wonder ended on RHOC. With so much going on this current season, we figured it the best time to sit down and chat with Elizabeth again. We break down all that has been happening this season - the return of Jesus Jugs, her engagement to Johnny J and the videotape of what really went down with Shannon that fateful night she crashed her car into a house. Elizabeth discusses the importance of Emily and

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34:01

Kelly Dodd Slams Tamra, We Clap Back At Kelly, Alexis...

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2024/09/22

Kelly Dodd has come out this past week and claimed that Tamra Judge is the biggest bully and that although she can dish it out, she cannot take it? Say whaaat? We clap back on behalf of TamRat reminding Kelly that she herself is the biggest bully and that she definitely cannot take it after dishing it out. Oh, Miss Dodd. You are so silly. Speaking of Miss Judge, Tamra has a warning about the upcoming reunion for her castmates, fans and viewers and doubles down on the claim that she did nothing

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