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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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12:24

Louie Ruelas Slams Margaret As “Pathetic", Tre...

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2024/08/17

The much hyped RHONJ alternate reunion has come and gone. We discuss what it was we actually watched, what was even accomplished and address Andy Cohen’s comments that nothing needed to be resolved after the Rails finale. False. Dolores gets slammed by Teresa, tries harder to play both sides of the fence and makes sure Teresa knows she is still a loyal soldier. Jennifer Aydin amuses herself, Rachel gets pregnant, Danielle doubles down on what she should have done to Aydin, Melissa Gorga is sadden

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83:47

Tamra’s Biggest Lie, Lala's Message To Ariana,...

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2024/08/16

With Real Housewife Franchises on the decline, Bravo turns to past housewives and similar concepts with new shows green lit or in development to be pitched. From The Housewife Dating show with Luann, Giselle, Ashley and Shannon to Dorinda’s Blue Stone Manor Vanderpump Villa concept, Snowbirds which might as well be called Palm Beach Housewives and more, we break down all the new shows and concepts that are in the mix at Bravo. Next, we address the rumors that Reality Von Tease will be back on

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66:27

Louie Ruelas’ Latest Drama, Dorit’s Bit$h Era,...

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2024/08/15

With RHONJ Season 13 a distant memory, or at least a thing of the past, Louie Ruelas continues to make statements, claims and everything and anything in between as we try to forget the epic fail that was RHONJ Season 14. In other news, RHOBH is on fire. Garcelle reveals we may be preparing for the Bit$h season of Dorit Kemsley, Kyle’s cast mates are over her, Jennifer Tilley compares the RHOBH master class to working with Scorsese, Sutton brings the heat, Kathy is in rare form and so much more as

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68:53

MELISSA’S OLD NOSE (on RHONJ Series End (?), Rumors...

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2024/08/14

This toxic season of RHONJ may have ended with a bang thanks to Louie Ruelas’ claims against Margaret and her family, but the toxicity off line is boiling over in excess. Thanks to Louie's on line apology, deleted scenes, fake scenes, Andy Cohen’s warnings to Louie, Teresa and Louie’s love fest podcast and last, but certainly not least, Louie’s comments about thongs, skin, short skirts and Tre’s daughters, there is more happening off air since last night’s watch party than the whole entire season.

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31:18

Juicy Joe’s Response to Louie’s Viral Comments,...

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2024/08/13

Gia Giudice has weighed in on stepfather Louie Ruelas’ now viral comments, Juicy Joe shares his thoughts and then clarifies exactly what he meant. We break it all down, before wondering when can the RHONJ stop making headlines so we can move on and talk about something else. Moving on to something else, Kyle shares an update on her relationship with Dorit, clarifies a recent misleading paparazzi pic with her friends and discusses this upcoming season of RHOBH. Marc Daly defends Kenya, calls Andy a

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65:16

KIMBERLY ARCHIE (on Tom Girardi’s Current Trial,...

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2024/08/13

Kimberly Archie steps back Behind The Rope. Victims Advocate, ex Girardi Keese employee, Housewife & Hustler participant, Kimberly stops by to chat about her newest endeavor, “Predator In Plain Sight: Exposing Tom Girardi”. “Predator In Plain Sight: Exposing Tom Girardi” is a new Podcast in which Kimberly, along with To Catch a Predator’s Chris Hansen, breaks down the rise and fall of Tom Girardi, dives deep into the world of Erika Jayne and RHOBH and covers Tom’s trial which began in Los Angeles

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64:24

MELISSA’S OLD NOSE (on Louie’s Apology To Margaret,...

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2024/08/12

This toxic season of RHONJ may have ended with a bang thanks to Louie Ruelas’ claims against Margaret and her family, but the toxicity off line is boiling over in excess. Thanks to Louie's on line apology, deleted scenes, fake scenes, Andy Cohen’s warnings to Louie, Teresa and Louie’s love fest podcast and last, but certainly not least, Louie’s comments about thongs, skin, short skirts and Tre’s daughters, there is more happening off air since last night’s watch party than the whole entire season.

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26:12

RHONJ Break Ups & Make Ups, Vanderpump Secrets...

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2024/08/11

RHONJ Break Ups & Make Ups, Vanderpump Secrets Exposed & New Arrests Revealed. All this and more as we prepare for our second ever Live “We Don’t Wanna Leave Our House” Pajama Party this Thursday, August 15th at 7:30pm EST (New York City Time). We discuss some hot topics sure to be at the forefront of our live show - the maybe forever end of RHONJ, Louie’s strange behavior, summer run ins with the housewives, RHOBH upcoming season, Shannon Beador’s RHOC season, Vanderpump updates and much, much

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81:07

Dr. JEN ARMSTRONG (on RHOC, Tamra Judge, Alexis...

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2024/08/11

Dr. Jen Armstrong steps Behind The Rope. Dr. Jen stops by to clarify the real circumstances surrounding her RHOC departure, chat highs and lows from her RHOC experience, and dish on cast mates Heather, Shannon, Emily and Gina. Dr. Jen chats other current and past orange holders - Tamra, Alexis, Vicki, Meghan, Gretchen, Kelly Dodd to name a few. Finally, while the doctor is here, we talk trends in injectables, which Housewives have had the best work and which she would love to get her hands on

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11:41

Louie & Tre’s Major F$ck Up, Margaret’s Lies &...

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2024/08/10

RHONJ Season 14, Episode 13. Season Finale or Series Finale? As we break down this final, or final as we know it or possibly final ever episode of RHONJ, we address those questions and scenarios as we look forward to the future of the cast and show. Dolores is activated, Margaret is caught in a few lies, Jackie is exposed, Jennifer Aydin hits low, Danielle Cabral hits back, Rachel discusses hot dog lips, Teresa and Louie wish Marge and her family harm, Melissa seems to be amused by it all and last,

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63:52

What Andy Cohen Won’t Discuss, Phaedra’s RHOA Return...

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2024/08/09

Now that this toxic season of RHONJ has come to an end, as we prepare for the alternate reunion this Sunday and Andy Cohen has made yet more statements about the franchise’s future, we weigh in and share some of our new thoughts and theories about where this once highly rated show goes from here. Jax has checked himself in to an in patient facility for help with mental health, Rachel Leviss weighs in and the public slams Rachel as a result. Alexis reveals shocking information about her boyfriend /

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64:56

RHONJ’s Uncertain Future, Vicki Gunvalson Sued For...

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2024/08/08

Now that this toxic season of RHONJ has come to an end, as we prepare for the alternate reunion this Sunday and Andy Cohen has made yet more statements about the franchise’s future, we weigh in and share some of our new thoughts and theories about where this once highly rated show goes from here. Jax has checked himself in to an in patient facility for help with mental health, Rachel Leviss weighs in and the public slams Rachel as a result. Alexis reveals shocking information about her boyfriend /

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31:44

RHONJ Explosive Finale, Taylor Armstrong Slams...

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2024/08/07

RHONJ Season 14 has come to a close with a toxic AF season, or series, finale. We discuss the finale, upcoming alternate reunion and expected future for the show. Heather Dubrow explains why she is very saddened by Tamra Judge, newbie Katie comes for Heather hard and yet another ex RHOC cast member has just made shocking allegations against Shannon Beador. Jax and Brittany move farther apart, Brittany gets closer to a Bach Nation alum and Jax checks himself into an in patient mental health facility

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64:07

KIMBERLY ARCHIE (on Tom Girardi’s Current Trial,...

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2024/08/07

Kimberly Archie steps Behind The Rope. Victims Advocate, ex Girardi Keese employee, Housewife & Hustler participant, Kimberly stops by to chat about her newest endeavor, “Predator In Plain Sight: Exposing Tom Girardi”. “Predator In Plain Sight: Exposing Tom Girardi” is a new Podcast in which Kimberly, along with To Catch a Predator’s Chris Hansen, breaks down the rise and fall of Tom Girardi, dives deep into the world of Erika Jayne and RHOBH and covers Tom’s trial which began in Los Angeles

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62:59

MELISSA’S OLD NOSE (on Truth Behind Teresa’s Stress,...

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2024/08/06

Melissa’s Old Nose is back. Yes, again. Now that the RHONJ finale has come and gone, we review this RHONJ season, discuss what was predicted and chat about where we go from here. In true Gabriela fashion, MON reveals Louie’s past, unknown, erratic behavior towards Teresa, the real reason Tre is so stressed out these days and Louie’s plan this week for damage control after Sunday's finale. Melissa’s Old Nose also addresses Bravo’s deleted scenes, the many rumors still out there about the alternate

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54:18

MELISSA RIVERS (on Teresa’s RHONJ Future, Kyle’s New...

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2024/08/05

It is that time of the month again. Melissa Rivers is back to help us break down and make sense of all that is happening on our Bravo screens and in our Pop Culture world. First, we talk about what everyone is talking about, The Olympics. The fashion, faux pas and celebs. We cover it all. Next we discuss the ever changing saga of Kyle and Mauricio, break down just how bothered Kyle really is or is not over Mo’s new woman and chat the likelihood we will see any of this next season when RHOBH returns

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20:01

The Bravo Bench (Ana Quincoces, David Yontef & Ace...

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2024/08/04

Welcome to The Bravo Bench, where we invite you to “Get Judgy with Us!” Hosted by the dynamic trio of David Yontef, Ana Quincoces, and Ace Fanning, this podcast serves up a delightful mix of sharp wit, unapologetic opinions, and plenty of humor.Join us as we don our judicial robes to preside over the latest Bravo shows, dissecting every juicy detail, scandal, and dramatic twist. But that’s not all! We’ll also delve into the wild world of pop culture and the most bizarre, inappropriate public human

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55:22

MELISSA'S OLD NOSE (on Tonight’s RHONJ Finale...

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2024/08/04

Melissa’s Old Nose is back. Yes, again. We could not think of a better way to welcome the finale of the lowest rated, most toxic RHONJ season in history than to hear spoilers, shocking reveals and what we can expect ahead of tonight’s end of the season episode. In true Gabriela fashion, MON reveals Louie’s past, unknown, erratic behavior towards Teresa, the real reason Tre is so stressed out these days and Louie’s plan this week for damage control after tonight’s finale. Melissa’s Old Nose also

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14:15

Andy Cohen’s “All Fresh Faces” on RHONJ, Margaret’s...

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2024/08/03

RHONJ Season 14, Episode 12. The End Is Near. But First… Teresa calls her, for lack of a better word, lawyer to her house to take Marge to task. Teresa is so excited for her big reveal that Marge has been talking to Louie’s ex, Dolores reveals that we already know this and that the vacay house burnt to the ground, Teresa invents new words, Danielle Cabral is amused, Aydin is acting clueless despite her recently exposed off line behavior with bloggers and last, but certainly not least, in her most

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66:38

New Housewives Dating Show, Scheana's Demand for VPR...

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2024/08/02

Love Hotel or whatever they ultimately plan to call it, Peacock has announced a new show with 4 of our favorite housewives looking for love - Luann, Gizelle, Shannon Beador and Ashley Darby. As we dive deep into the premise and likelihood of success, we offer advice to Shannon, Gizelle and Ashley as they compete for the attention of a variety of gentleman suitors against the one and only Luann de Lesseps. Larsa Pippen claims that RHOM is 100% definitely coming back. We break down that claim

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