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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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37:44

CHRISSY METZ (on This Is Us, American Horror Story,...

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2024/05/21

Chrissy Metz steps Behind The Rope. Just off her Masked Singer elim the other week, Chrissy is here to chat about that experience, Poodle Moth and her own music. Of course, the convo quickly turns to her break out role as Kate Pearson in the brilliant, epic, “This Is Us” which changed the game for Kate, us (the audience) and TV forever. Chrissy also chats working with Ryan Murphy, Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson and the rest of the stellar cast in American Horror Story: Freak Show. Finally, we chat

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63:17

Melissa Gorga’s Ex Envy Biz Partner Jackie Robinson...

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2024/05/20

Jackie Beard Robinson steps back Behind The Rope. Melissa Gorga’s Ex-Envy Partner that is. With RHONJ Season 14 having finally arrived, we felt today the perfect kick off to a season long who’s who in RHONJ land of past and present Garden State residents. Jackie fills us in on all that she has been up to since we last saw her on our Bravo TV’s during RHONJ Season Seven and the infamous “left in the middle of the night with all the clothes” narrative that Melissa, Bravo and many others created as a

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41:43

MELISSA'S OLD NOSE (on Spoilers From Tonight's RHONJ,...

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2024/05/19

RHONJ Season 14 is well underway and there is as much drama happening off air as on. Teresa has been accused of working with several RHONJ bloggers to put certain narratives out there amongst the viewers. These bloggers have been mentioned in interviews with Melissa, Teresa and Margaret over the past week. As we prepare for tonights Episode 3, we hop on here for a quick chat with one of the accounts at the center of the controversy, Melissa’s Old Nose. Melissa’s Old Nose states she was working with

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86:24

MIKE HILL (on Cynthia Bailey,RHOA & Nene Leakes)

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2024/05/19

The Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Mike Hill steps Behind The Rope. Mike Hill, back when he was Mr. Cynthia Bailey. Were the warning signs always there? Is this chat foreshadowing at its best several years in the making? Mike talks Cynthia Bailey, RHOA, his role as a Bravo House Husband. the social media feuds which are part of any Housewives job, Cynthia’s Bachelorette RHOA episode with Bolo, whether he is ever shocked at just how far our favorite Peach Holders went to make good TV and last, but

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12:19

RHONJ Cast Tries To Ice Out Teresa, The Messler Plays...

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2024/05/18

Another week, another episode of RHONJ. We break down this week’s episode with the help of the one and only Tre, as played by Andrea Lopez. Next, we cover all that has been going on in the real world summarizing the many interviews the cast has been doing, less Jennifer Aydin who is rumored to have been banned from interviews due to allegedly leaking Season 14 screeners. Teresa says her parents support her not speaking to Joe, Joey claps back, Melissa reminds Bravo who the “dream team” is, Teresa

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69:15

PK Storms Off RHOBH Filming, Meet The RHOBH Newbies &...

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2024/05/17

Dorit continues to wear her wedding ring, has started filming the new season of RHOBH with and without PK, has sat down with Kyle to work out the issues that remain from last season and trudges along amidst her separation from PK. Real or Fake seems to be the question most of you are asking and we take a little deep dive down that path. In other news, Kathy Hilton returns, Bozoma Saint John, Eva LaRue and Jennifer Tilly are all set to join Season 14 in some capacity, Annemarie cannot stop slamming

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69:16

Ariana Takes VPR Off Her Bio, John Mayer is Furious...

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2024/05/16

Andy Cohen has been cleared of all charges after Bravo’s internal “investigation”. Andy, Leah McSweeney’ Lawyer, Brandi Glanville’s Lawyer, the public and last, but certainly not least, John Mayer react with mixed emotions and thoughts. Despite what felt like a “Series Finale” Vanderpump Rules last week, we share our hot takes on why VPR will be back with a bang after a mini pause, discuss the likelihood Lala will join The Valley in Season Two, discuss Jax’ comments that Danny and Nia are not the

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78:14

Gregg McBride (on Writing Mommy Meanest, Working w/...

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2024/05/15

Gregg McBride steps Behind The Rope. Gregg stops by to chat about writing “Mommy Meanest” which premiered on Lifetime TV this past Saturday. Gregg talks about what it was like to write a movie that ended up starring the one and only Lisa Rinna. Gregg talks about working with Lisa, many people’s preconceived notions from her time on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, RHOBH and how Miss Rinna has once again reinvented herself as booked and busy post Bravo. Of course, we talk Melrose Place, the

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33:20

Traitors Season 3 Cast Leak, Jax Slams Lala & Dorit...

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2024/05/14

As The Traitors Season 3 prepares to film, we address the many rumors of who will be joining the cast separating fact from fiction in regards to Paris, Nicole, Teresa, Dorinda, Kenya and Jax as potential cast mates. Next we break down Paris & Nicole’s new unscripted show, Jax slams Lala, Scheana and the rest of the VPR cast, Jax and Brittany have more marital troubles, The Valley Season 2 is green lit and we prepare for tonight’s Part I of the VPR reunion. Over in the P, Gizelle kicks Mia and the

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35:12

CLAY AIKEN & RUBEN STUDDARD (on American Idol, Masked...

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2024/05/14

Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard step Behind The Rope. The Velvet Teddy Bear and the man who makes the Claymates swoon are in the house. Fresh off their Masked Singer elim, Ruben and Clay are here to talk about that experience, reuniting on the Masked Stage, their recently completed joint tour and how it has been over twenty years since their appearance as winner and runner up on the singing show competition which changed the game, American Idol. Clay and Ruben talk Paula, Simon and Randy, the

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59:55

Melissa Gorga’s Ex Envy Biz Partner Jackie Robinson...

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2024/05/13

Jackie Beard Robinson steps Behind The Rope. Melissa Gorga’s Ex-Envy Partner that is. With RHONJ Season 14 having finally arrived, we felt today the perfect kick off to a season long who’s who in RHONJ land of past and present Garden State residents. Jackie fills us in on all that she has been up to since we last saw her on our Bravo TV’s during RHONJ Season Seven and the infamous “left in the middle of the night with all the clothes” narrative that Melissa, Bravo and many others created as a

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33:59

Dorit Announces Separation From PK, Secures Her...

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2024/05/12

Dorit and PK have announced their separation. We break down their statement, the shock or lack thereof heard around the BravoVerse, how long they have really been having problems, the likelihood this announcement was motivated only and solely in response to Producers’ rumored ultimatum to Dorit, how this has secured Dorit’s diamond for Season 14 and what we expect to see when RHOBH returns to our Bravo screens later this year. In other RHOBH news, filming has begun, we discuss likely storylines for

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107:47

Jen Shah’s Ex Employee KOA JOHNSON (on Jen Shah’s...

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2024/05/12

Koa Johnson steps Behind The Rope. If that name sounds familiar to you it is because he is the designer that The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’s Jen Shah was seen berating in the leaked viral video way back when. Koa’s name has resurfaced recently in relation to Monica Garcia and Reality Von Tease. Were the signs there? Is this chat foreshadowing several years in the making? Koa starts at the beginning explaining how, where, when, and why he came to work for RHOSLC’s Jen Shah. Koa details

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12:00

RHONJ Premiere - Hot Dog Lips, An Activated Tre &...

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2024/05/11

RHONJ has returned to our lives. We break down the Season 14 premiere sharing some good news and some not so great news. Hot Dog Lips, Tre and Luis vs. The Fudas, Jackie vs. Marge, John Fuda’s statement as soon as the episode ended, Jen Fessler living in her own world, candy bags for all, a shattered foreshadowed final scene at Rails and a cast that is either not speaking, feuding or still trying to figure out their storylines for this - hopefully - great season to come. In addition to breaking

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70:36

RHONJ Premiere, Bethenny & Paul Split and Jason Hoppy...

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2024/05/10

With the return of RHONJ, we share some good news and some bad news about the premiere episode and the season. Ariana and Rachel Leviss’ lawsuit moves forward, we share a Something About Her good news / bad news update and prepare for the Vanderpump Rules reunion. We discuss real life run ins with Bethenny Frankel’s ex Jason Hoppy, ponder what a Jason Hoppy divorce podcast would look like and discuss the Bethenny and Paul break up. Finally, we offer some advice to Dolores and Margaret and discuss

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63:08

RHOBH New Season Filming, Faye Resnick Update &...

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2024/05/09

The new season of RHOBH begins to film, we discuss the two rumored newbies, the involvement of Faye Resnick, Dorit’s diamond holding future and all that is currently going on with Kyle, Mauricio and Morgan Wade. In other West Coast news, Shannon Beador is rumored to still be drinking heavily, Tamra Judge promises an explosive RHOC season and we break down when we can realistically expect RHOC back on our Bravo screens. Finally, we discuss Brandi Glanville’s recent comments toward Andy Cohen, the

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33:30

Lala Slams Ariana, VPR Ends (Forever?) & Dorit and...

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2024/05/08

This explosive season of Vanderpump Rules has ended with a bang. Lala slams Ariana, Tom attempts to make peace with Ariana by speaking directly to her and new BF Daniel, Scheana struggles with forgiving Tom while still remaining loyal to Ariana, Jo is bullied and everything comes to a head in the much expected Tom Sandoval redemption season. As Schwartzy said, "plot twist", or is it? The VPR after shows were even messier with Lala doubling down, Kristen and Brittney weighing in and the name of

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33:10

COREY FELDMAN (on Quiet on Set, Growing Up in...

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2024/05/08

Corey Feldman steps back Behind The Rope! Fresh off his Masked Singer elim, Corey is here to chat about that experience, his new movie The Birthday and current tour which will place him in some of the largest arenas of his life. Of course, Corey is no stranger to the limelight having starred in some of the most iconic moves of the 80s - The Lost Boys, Goonies, Stand By Me, Gremlins and more. Corey talks growing up in Hollywood, Madonna and, having been a child actor himself, weighs in on Quiet On

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60:54

MELISSA RIVERS (on Kyle Richards’ RHOBH Future, The...

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2024/05/07

Andy Cohen has just weighed in on Kyle Richards’ future so we figured we should break down just where we stand with Kyle and Dorit’s RHOBH future and when we expect filming for the new season to realistically begin. Monica Garcia shares a life update and we discuss the rippling effects of Jill Zarin’s viral Below Deck appearance. In other news, we talk Britney Spears - all is not okay, Taylor vs. Kim K - the clash of the uber A list, the current state of Bravo and Housewives and last, but certainly

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62:09

ANA QUINCOCES (on Alexia’s Divorce, Likely RHOM Cast...

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2024/05/06

Ana Quincoces steps back Behind The Rope. This time she brings Ace Fanning who takes a hot sec outta his day job taking about Sister Wives to help us break down all that has been going in the Bravo world the past few weeks. Of course with Ana here, we catch up on her RHOM appearance last season, discuss Alexia’s divorce, whether she has heard from Marysol and Alexia after her much publicized cameo and chat about the realistic future of The Real Housewives of Miami now that they are on pause. We

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