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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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29:54

HEIDI MONTAG (on The Hills, Spencer For Mayor, Lauren...

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2026/03/11

Heidi Montag steps Behind The Rope. Icon, Legend and now Masked Singer cast off, Heidi Montag that is. Long live Snow Cone. Heidi talks The Hills, The Hills New Beginnings, Lauren Conrad and Kristin Cavallari. Heidi opens up about “ultimate hype man” husband Spencer Pratt and his current run for LA Mayor. Heidi discusses her music, biggest misconceptions about Speidi, calling the paparazzi on themselves and last, but certainly not least, losing everything last year during the LA fires, where her and

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42:16

Andy Cohen Gives Jeff Lewis a Warning, Kyle Richards...

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2026/03/10

Andy Cohen just issued a stern warning to Jeff Lewis last week on their coffee date. Jeff has received the message loud and clear and changes are being made ASAP. Wendy and Eddie come forward with a new legal strategy after setbacks and unexpected revelations. Candiace Dillard feels so seen thanks to Lisa Rinna. Ladies of London chugs along to mixed reviews. Last, but not least, Paige DeSorbo goes exclusive with boyfriend who internet sleuths discover has past ties to the one and only Miss Teresa

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60:35

VPR's Success, The Return of Lala and Schwartzy &...

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2026/03/10

Vanderpump Rules 2.0 is a success. If it official. Season Two has been green lit, a few weeks back, even before the reunion was filmed, before the reunion aired and before the end of the season. Tom Schwartz and Lala Kent are back. Next Gen NYC prepares to return. Next Gen LA continues to film. The Valley: Persian Style chugs along. Last, but not least, Real Housewives House Husbands are ranked from best (#1) to worst (#53). Can you guess who made the top of the list and who is on the

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54:10

Dorit & Sutton's Last Season(?), RHONJ's Return & The...

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2026/03/09

As this season of RHOBH chugs along, fans continue to cry “boring”, Amanda proves she is not afraid of any of them and we start to wonder, just how will this cast be switched up after this less than stellar year. Dorit is carrying the season but, as history has taught any good Bravo fan, time and time again, that does not guarantee another season nor is it necessarily a good thing. One thing is for certain, cast changes are certain in a mere few weeks once this season comes to an end. On the other

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41:17

Teresa Still Doesn't Wanna Film w/ Melissa, The...

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2026/03/08

Now that the new RHONY is moving forward without Jill Zarin and with Dorinda Medley, another name has emerged back in the limelight. The one, the only Aviva Drescher. Teresa, rumors and nastiness, say still does not want to film with Melissa despite their now organic reconciliation. The Traitors All Star Season is coming, apparently, with a whose who we are living for. Southern Charms off season chugs along. VPR receives some good news. The Shahs reboot fizzles. Christine Quinn is possibly returning

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72:21

Ladies of London’s NOELLE RENO (on Cast Mates,...

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2026/03/08

Noelle Reno from Ladies of London Steps Behind The Rope. The New Reign: Ladies of London is back in our lives and oh, what a season it is. Nicole is here to help us take a trip down memory lane regarding all that is Ladies of London. We discuss the highs and lows, the drama on and off air, cast mates Caroline Stanbury, Marissa Hermer, Juliet Angus, Annabelle Neilson, Caprice Bourret, and Julie Montagu as well as her other Ladies of London Sophie Stanbury, Adela King and Caroline

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17:10

Carol Radziwill Returns, Dorit's Cry For Help, Full...

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2026/03/07

Carole Radziwill is returning to RHONY. Hasn’t someone mentioned this a few times before? With Carole’s return, the new cast is revealed. Welcome Daisy, Hailey and last, but certainly not least, Erika. Fans weigh in as Sai, Erin and Jessel prepare to fight with, and make up with, this new slew of young newbies. Dorit’s latest actions are questionable, strange and a seemingly cry for help. Last, but not least, RHOP concludes with an emotional Andy, a no apologies Stacey and a still in denial, for

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44:18

Luann de Lesseps' New Message For Jill Zarin, Bronwyn...

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2026/03/06

It has been a few weeks now since Jill Zarin was let go by E!, but her ex cast mates have a few thoughts. Luann talks Jill’s exit, cancellation and the future of RHONY on E! Bronwyn Newport dates hot model Brandon Good, hangs out with Christian Siriano, prepares for RHOSLC Season 7 and talks about her possibly soon to be ex Todd. Last, but not least, The Valley prepares to return next month, but the behind the scenes tea runs over. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES

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63:13

Andy's New Message For Rinna, Erika Delays Her Trial...

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2026/03/06

Andy Cohen, now that Lisa Rinna’s book has made the rounds with more tea than you can ask for, has a new message for Ms. Rinna and we are all ears. Boz seems a little too obsessed with Amanda Frances. Garcelle’s situation seems to be getting a little stranger. Bronwyn makes some questionable life choices. Last, but not least, where the F is Nancy Guthrie. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: QUINCE

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54:10

Whitney Rose Exposes A Secret RHOSLC Lawsuit, Lisa...

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2026/03/05

Whitney Rose has done a lot of talking over the past several days which she believes is likely to lead to her termination from RHOSLC ASAP including, but not limited to, the revelation that there are secret lawsuits involving production and cast mates that she wants to, but probably should not, talk about. Lisa Rinna reveals she was drugged at The Traitors’ premiere party in LA. Kandi Burruss reveals divorce secrets. Last, but not least, Kenya Moore is in trouble…

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39:13

Erika Jayne Opens Up, Andy Compares Jill Zarin To...

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2026/03/04

Erika Jayne opens up about all sorts of things, prepares to face a jury and is still on the outs with Dorit as this season of RHOBH actually, to everyone’s surprise, heats up. Denise Richards seems like she would be a great housewife, after her cameo the other week, now that she is protected, by law, from her crazy ex. Andy Cohen compares Jill Zarin to Jennifer Aydin. Ouch. Kyle cheats on Amanda, maybe, kinda, probably. Last, but not least, where the F is Nancy

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49:04

Erika Jayne's 911 Call, RHOBH's Upcoming Major Cast...

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2026/03/04

Scheana Shay will never reconcile with Lala, prepares to watch Schwartzy on The Valley and insists that she is more than okay not being a part of this show. Erika Jayne reveals more details about her 911 call but Bravoholics and Internet Sleuths deep dive her cry for help and just who may have been the party on the other end of EJ’s claims. Rachel Zoe continues to dominate this season of RHOBH. There seems to still be a bunch of double standards concerning newbie Amanda Frances. Last, but not

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62:26

Amanda Frances Carries RHOBH, Vicki Gunvalson Almost...

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2026/03/03

Amanda Frances is working overtime this RHOBH season and, some say, has singlehandedly saved what would otherwise be a slow season for our fav diamond holders. Luis Ruelas saves the day, according to Teresa Giudice, and is responsible for everything and anything good that has ever happened to her. Vicki Gunvalson was almost arrested in Mexico. Wendy Osefo has learned nothing. Last, but not least, where the F is Nancy Guthrie.@behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available

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59:50

Heather McDonald's Thoughts on BFF Jill Zarin(?),...

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2026/03/02

Lisa Rinna’s book is hot hot hot and she is spilling all the dirty, dark secrets of what really goes on behind the scenes on RHOBH and Bravo. Let us never forget she is Lisa F’ing Rinna but also let us never forget if you come for her, the housewife will come out. Dorit and PK continue their season long he said, she said, but who is telling the truth and who is lying? Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen enter the “Jill Zarin is cancelled” chat. Heather McDonald, not so much. Speaking of Jill, we offer

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39:11

Vicki/ Shannon Fight On Camera, Bethenny Joins Ramona...

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2026/03/01

Bethenny Frankel joins Ramona Singer and Sonja Morgan in a move no one saw coming and talks about her health, RHONY OGs and next moves. RHOC Season 20 is well under way and Vicki and Shannon are already fighting. Somewhere, Tamra is smiling ear to ear. Producers too. “In The City” prepares to debut as this Amanda vs. Kyle season of Summer House chugs along. Last, but not least, Teddi Mellencamp breaks down.@behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at -

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80:37

The Traitors' BOB THE DRAG QUEEN (on Reality TV,...

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2026/03/01

Bob The Drag Queen. Or should we say, The Traitors’ Bob The Drag Queen and now that the reunion has concluded, oh what a season it was. Bob talks Drag Race, opening for Madonna on The Celebration Tour, the legendary New York City Drag Scene where Bob got his start (shout out to Barracuda Lounge), coming up the ranks alongside fellow NYC and RuPaul’s Drag Race legends Peppermint and Bianca Del Rio, Drag Race Guest Judges Nicole Richie, Gigi Hadid, Debbie Harry, Marc Jacobs, Vivica A. Fox and oh, so

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17:55

Meghan King's Life Threatened, Lisa Rinna Spills All...

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2026/02/28

Lisa Rinna has bared her soul and revealed all the best kept RHOBH secrets in her book and on her book tour this past week and we just cannot get enough. Long live Taylor McBride. Meghan Edmonds reveals her life, and the life of her children, were threatened, claims Jim Edmonds gave her number to sex workers to harass her and all sorts of other strange stuff involving the police which we break down here today. The RHOP Reunion Part II has come and gone and left utter carnage in its way. Jassi

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43:28

Jeff Lewis Meddles, Heather Dubrow Confronts Tamra,...

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2026/02/27

Heather Dubrow confronts Tamra Judge and she is not at all happy. Jeff Lewis gets riled up and gets everyone else riled up. Bethenny Frankel trains for the FBI and is now a PI solving crimes. Vicki Gunvalson is met with mixed reviews regarding her RHOC return. Robby Bobby prepares to win The Traitors. Kyle Cooke and Salley Carson rumors arise again. Teddi shares a health update. Last, but not least, where the F is Nancy Guthrie. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES

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44:02

Is Jill Zarin Okay(?), Andy Cohen Seemingly Targets...

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2026/02/26

Andy Cohen urges fans, again, to call E! If they have a problem with the new RHONY. With Jill having already been fired, the more Andy talks, the more he can only be talking about one person… The Singer Stinger. Buzzzzzzz like a bee. Speaking of RHONY’s return, rumors and nastiness are still circulating that Jill Zarin is not doing okay, cannot get over blaming herself for her termination and has checked into a facility for mental help. RHOSLC contracts are now rumored to have a very strict “no

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37:08

Dorinda Replaces Jill On RHONY Maybe, Bethenny Seems...

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2026/02/25

Lisa Rinna is spilling all sorts of tea ahead of tomorrow night’s reunion of The Traitors and we are seated. Let us never forget one of the Housewife greats and, as Lisa has taught us this week, if you want a housewife, you will get a housewife. Hunni. Dorinda is set to replace Jill on the new RHONY, kinda, maybe, maybe not. Bethenny Frankel who knows it all, is now on the case to solve Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance with a a theory that seems to make a lot of sense. Kim Kardashian talks Larsa

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