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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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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,...

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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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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,...

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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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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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