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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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77:03

Kyle, Kathy, RHOBH, Spencer & Heidi, The Hills, Kim...

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2025/10/05

The Hills’ Caroline D’Amore steps Behind The Rope. Once dubbed Hollywood “It” Girl in the early 2000s due to her BFFs Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie, Caroline is here to, as we like to say, mention it all. Caroline chats about The Kardashians, Kris Jenner, The Hills, The Simple Life and more. Caroline talks fellow cast mates Spencer and Heidi, her drama with The OC’s Mischa Barton and more. As is often the case here Behind The Rope, all convo quickly leads to

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19:50

Bravo Execs Separate Teresa & Melissa, Andy Cohen Is...

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2025/10/04

RHOSLC brought it once again in an episode that, if the whole season is like this, we are… sat. No offense to Lisa and Meredith who both seem to be having a hard season. Who knew Bronwyn had it in her? In RHOC news, Tamra is hurt over Emily and Heather’s recent comments about her. Eddie makes a rare appearance on RHOC. Gretchen has a new FU for Tamra. Speaking of Tamra, her and Scheana blame each other for everything. Kenya Moore is called out by fans. Gia Giudice demands a spin off for Mama Tre in

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39:35

Lisa Rinna's FU To Bravo, Teresa's New Fatal RHONJ...

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2025/10/03

Lisa Rinna turned down BravoCon, said no to being filmed by Bravo for Alexia Umansky’s wedding and more in a series of moves that proves that she is not only over her time on RHOBH, but you better believe she is gonna talk about it in a new book out early 2026. Although Teresa has been preaching love, love, love in a series of “reconciliation” attempts with Joe and Melissa in order to save her high paying job on RHONJ, she made one, huge, blatant, fatal, recent mistake which has undone her attempts

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61:59

Kyle/ Sutton's Shocking Update, Teresa Goes To Work,...

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2025/10/03

Kyle and Sutton share a shocking update in their friendship but all is not necessarily as it seems. Calling Garcelle Beauvais. Erika Jayne appears desperate to settle her upcoming day in court with several marathon attempts to close this case once and for all. Bethenny Frankel relishes in her supermodel era… again! Bravo breaks its own rule in the hopes of giving us a great RHOA season. Aaron Phypers drags Brandi Glanville and Charlie Sheen into his divorce against Denise. Lisa Barlow navigates her

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45:51

Kyle Leaves LA, Lala Reads Scheana For Filth, Karen...

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2025/10/02

Lala reads Scheana for filth and offers some wise life advice even though she still loves her and F’s with her hard. Kyle leaves LA, but is it for good and why and where has Ms. Richards run off to? Karen Huger returns to RHOP in a big way with a season that seems to heavily include her even though she was in jail for most of it. Bravo continues to protect Dolores. Luann and Gizelle get accolades, Monique Samuels makes her mark and oh so much more as RHOSLC continues its stellar season and RHOC and

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39:16

Tamra Threatens To Quit Again w/ Ultimatum, Why...

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2025/10/01

With all of Teresa’s reconciliation talk over the past few weeks, one things is crystal clear, not only is she not returning to RHONJ, but she will not be getting a spin off as originally thought by many. Tamra says she is going to quit the OC, again, but this time it comes in the form of an ultimatum to producers. Mike Shouhed settles assault lawsuit with ex Paulina. Terry Dubrow saves a life and wants a free meal. Margaret and Dolores are in a prime position to become fast frenemies / enemies

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50:01

Teresa Is Told To Shut The F Up, Scheana & Tamra's...

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2025/10/01

Tamra and Scheana escalate their social media feud even more this week as their BravoCon smackdown rapidly approaches with less than a month and half to go. In other news, Teresa Giudice is told to shut the F up. Lala and Tom Schwartz grow closer, film The Valley and troll us all. Finally, Lindsay Hubbard gives Carl Radke another chance, In The City prepares to film and the Bravo audience prepares to possibly never see RHONY return.@behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES

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51:35

Gia Giudice Isn't Happy, Real Reason Paige Quit...

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2025/09/30

Gia Giudice is not happy about a few things. The Traitors’ Season 4 is rumored to be the most insane, mot dramatic of all with something so shocking that it has left Alan Cumming speechless. Speaking of The Traitors, Candiace Dillard has a huge bone to pick with one of her cast mates, chats about Karen Huger’s release from jail and has a new message for one Ms. Monique Samuels. Paige DeSorbo reveals the real reason she left Summer House. Carl Radke seems to be persona non grata when it comes to “In

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61:00

PATRICIA ALTSCHUL (on Southern Charm, Austen, Shep,...

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2025/09/29

Patricia Altschul steps Behind The Rope. The Matriarch, Grand Dame, Socialite Extraordinaire from Southern Charm is here to mention it all!! In true Patricia fashion, she does not hold back. We deep dive all that is Southern Charm past, present and future. Patricia reminisces on early seasons, cast mates past - good or bad a la Cameran, Naomie, T-Rav & Kathryn, who she would like back, who she would never like back and who she asked for back which has left producers and Bravo honchos completely

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42:17

Scheana & Tamra Blame Each Other For Everything,...

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2025/09/28

Now that her book tour has wound down and her application for The Valley is still under serious consideration, Scheana has taken a moment out of her busy schedule to focus on what has probably been her ultimate goal all along, an audition for RHOC. Scheana has rage texted Teddi and Tamra over the Roofie lie claiming all roads lead back to Tamra for the origins of this she said / she said which has driven Katie off the show. Now it seems that is only the beginning of Tamra’s issues. “In The City” has

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87:09

RHOM Deep Dive, Justice For RHONY & The Joy of Erika...

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2025/09/28

Real Housewives of Miami’s Lauren Foster Steps Behind The Rope. One of RHOM’s first official “Friends Of” before a “Friend Of” was even a thing. Lauren talks the highs and lows of RHOM, current RHOM - Alexia, Marysol, Larsa, Adriana and legendary blasts from the past like Lea Black and Joanna Krupa. We also discuss Lauren’s favorite Bravo shows - RHOBH (new season coming soon!), RHONY (still?) and Summer House (didn’t see that one coming) as well as her favorite Housewives - Sonja Morgan, Countess

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20:54

Gretchen Says Tamra Slept w/ 98 Degrees Singer, Tamra...

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2025/09/27

The past two weeks of RHOC have continued the tradition of this season of central storylines centering around dark, borderline illegal actions that happened over a decade ago. Yes, Gretchen and Tamra, we are looking at you. Gretchen, and Slade, claim Tamra slept with 98 Degrees hottie Jeff Timmons after recording a now leaked song with him in a studio one night in 2017. Tamra threatens a defamation lawsuit after taking several meetings with her attorney. In other strange RHOC news, Tamra makes

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58:12

Jackie & Jen Fessler's Embarrassing Audio Leak, Tamra...

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2025/09/26

Jackie Goldschneider and Jen Fessler’s heated exchange from a few days ago has been leaked and it ain’t good news for one of them involved. Rumors, not nastiness, have arisen, again, from multiple sources that the return of the RHONY OG’s seems more likely to be a real thing than ever before. Tamra Judge is likely to come out winning in many ways, despite her very tough RHOC season. Erin Lichy spills the tea about Ramona, Sonja, Lu and Dorinda. BravoCon updates are just in and we are so here for

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47:00

Teresa Wants To Reconcile w/ Gorgas, Andy Cohen...

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2025/09/25

Teresa Giudice wants to reconcile with Joe and Melissa Gorga. Gia Giudice is in favor of this reconciliation. In this episode of The Twilight Zone, h$ll may hath frozen over. That, or Tre just wants back on “her” show, RHONJ, the one she specified over and over again she will be a part of til the bitter end. In other news, Andy Cohen discusses the future of RHONY as the returning cast members become clear and newbies are announced, kinda. Finally, as this fragmented season of the OC continues and

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55:31

Dolores Shocked At Teresa's Gorga Reconciliation,...

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2025/09/25

Dolores Catania is beyond shocked that Teresa Giudice is open to reconciling with The Gorgas. Get in line Switzerland. In other news, Andy Cohen never, ever wants to see Jen Shah again, but what about Monica Garcia? Bronwyn’s ex slams her as a fake fame who&e who will do anything for relevancy. RHOM is headed for a major cast shake up but who will be cut and who will be spared the axe. Mary Cosby shares a heartbreaking update on her son, defends Lisa Barlow and wants to kick Britani where it counts

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62:28

Dolores' 3 Bravo Shows, Kathy Hilton Accidentally...

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2025/09/24

Kempire steps back Behind The Rope. Picking up right where we left off, Kempire discusses Luann’s recent claims that RHONJ is filming, addresses the fact that Teresa says it is not and breaks down the rumors, not nastiness, that production is still testing newbies with Marge, Dolo and Mel. Meanwhile, Teresa, and her TreHuggers, finally seem to be accepting Tre’s ill fated future. Speaking of test shooting, Andy Cohen makes new statements about RHONY’s future, newbies are rumored to be close to

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53:50

Melissa Gorga's Wife Swap, Lala's On The Valley,...

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2025/09/23

The next in a long line of new Bravo shows coming this year has landed. Melissa Gorga, Wendy Osefo, Emily Simpson and Angie K head to various towns in Wife Swap. Lala Kent is caught filming basically every scene of The Valley Season 3, Tom Schwartz has made appearances too and Scheana and Brock are still MIA despite Scheana’s promise that we will see her back on TV in 2026. Whitney Rose says her marriage is just fine. Mia Gordon gets divorced if anyone cares. Finally, Ramona shares life advice and

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59:17

MELISSA RIVERS (on RHOBH’s New Season Feuds, Dolores’...

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2025/09/22

Melissa Rivers is back for everyone’s fav Bravo / Pop Culture round up! As what Andy Cohen calls a phenomenal upcoming season of RHOBH wraps up filming, leaks from the streets of Beverly arise. Rachel Zoe’s legacy follows her, good and bad. Other newbie Amanda Frances has already caused quite a stir on line. Then there is the whole cast trip which Kyle says is as insane as Amsterdam. Please do not let it be about the husband. What husband? Wait, Amanda does have one. Dolores and Paulie let us know

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42:51

Kim Richards Not Invited To Kyle's Daughter's...

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2025/09/21

Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umanksy’s daughter Alexia got married the other week in a lavish ceremony at Kyle’s house. The guest list included Lisa Rinna, Kathy Hilton, Nicky Hilton Rothschild, Erika Jayne, Sutton Stracke, Dorit Kemsley, Teddi Mellencamp and many more but one name was notably absent. Kim Richards. Teresa Giudice has just come out explaining how and why she has learned her lesson and we could not make this shiz up if we tried. Finally, as Season 3 of The Valley continues to film right

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74:18

Camille Grammer Meyer, Aviva Drescher, Joan Rivers,...

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2025/09/21

Alaska steps Behind The Rope. Alaska is here to mention it all. Alaska talks Drag Race, Ru, the judges and more. As is always the case Behind The Velvet Rope, the convo quickly turns to all things Housewives and Alaska leaves no stone unturned from the past. Alaska talks Aviva Dresher, Camille Grammer, RHONY, joining Housewives, rabid Housewives and Reality TV fans and more. Speaking of Bravo, Alaska discusses her appearance on Watch What Happens Live, Andy Cohen and the other “guests” that night

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