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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 Journal

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41:00

Truth Behind Jeff Lewis' New Show, Heather McDonald...

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2026/10/05

Jeff Lewis’ new show, Still Flipping Out, has finally arrived - episode two drops tonight. Today, Sarah From Texas stops by to help us break down this new show, make sense of it all and explain what is really going on behind the scenes with Jeff and all of his so called chumps. A Heather McDonald update emerges. Bethenny Frankel is outraged over animal behavior, attempts to flirt and reminds us that she is one rich B. Next Gen season three is in full effect with a new villain expected to

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30:20

Kim D's Horrific Milania Giudice/ Robert Cosby Jr....

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2026/10/04

This past week, Kim D. posted a horrific, disgusting video of her dancing around to headlines that Mary Cosby’s son had past away, that Cindy Crawford’s son had past away and that Milania Giudice was found with fentanyl in her system. To make matters worse, the ex RHONJ friend of, included KJ Biermann in her attack somehow implying that what he allegedly did relates to what Milania is going through. Today, we break down Ms. D’s repulsive video, explain all the things she did wrong and offer some

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41:26

Kathy Griffin's My Life on the D-List Assistant...

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2026/10/04

Tiffany Rinehart steps Behind The Rope.Ok, ok you probably know her as Kathy Griffin's assistant from that little Bravo show called My Life on the D-List.After graduating college, a huge NSYNC fan, her main goal in life was to meet Justin Timberlake.Instead, she did the next best thing, she got a job working with Kathy Griffin, which led her to meeting and becoming friends with Lance Bass. Tiffany opens up about what working with Kathy was really like and how life changed once Bravo’s “My Life on

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13:42

Teresa's Formal Statement About Milania Broken Down,...

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2026/10/03

So much has been said about Milania Giudice over the past two weeks. Today we break down Teresa’s statement, share Milania updates and ask whether the media and BravoVerse has a duty to not discuss Milania’s mental health as Tre has asked of all of us. In other news, we share a very unpopular opinion about RHOM as Andy declares, again, that he wants RHOM back. RHONY’s Passover Seder from he$$ has everyone fighting, Martha Stewart returns, Jennifer Tilly appears and Carole gets really mad. Last, but

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46:18

RHONJ's Very Different Upcoming Season, Kyle/...

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2026/10/02

As Milania and Teresa make headlines yet again, the new season of RHONJ which is expected later this year will look very different than anything the Garden State has ever shown us before. RHONY has another stellar week, but not everyone is on board. Last, but not least, Kyle and Mauricio head to an inevitable divorce, unsolicited advice to Heather Dubrow and so much more!@lorialtermann @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BROUGHT TO YOU BY: AUDIBLE - audible.com/VELVET (New Members Start

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36:59

Bethenny's NY Return, Margaret Josephs' Cast Member...

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2026/10/01

Bethenny Frankel has declared loud and clear, the B is back!!!!! As the new season of RHONJ is being edited as we speak for a premier in the next few months before years end, Margaret Josephs gets targeted by cast mates past and present in a move no one saw coming. Last, but not least, another stellar episode of RHOSLC has dropped while Lisa Barlow says Whitney Rose is cheap, Heather deserved to be forgiven and John Barlow is still the sexiest man

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31:48

Teresa Is Very Worried About Milania, Kelly Dodd's...

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2026/09/30

As RHUGT prepares to come to an end next week at Bluestone Manor, one thing is clear. Everyone is mad at Luann. Lu tries hard not to become the next Vicki Gunvalson as Alex McCord reminds us that LV does not make mistakes, Tre tries to play the sax and Kyle wonders how fast she can get back to the 90210. In other news, Kelly Dodd’s next court date is set where she will have to face her revenge porn charges head on. Madonna wins big - 7 wins - and dominates, as usual, the VMAs. Last, but not least,

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36:35

JUDY TORRES (on Being The Queen of Freestyle,...

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2026/09/30

Judy Torres steps Behind The Rope. The Queen of Freestyle is here to mention it all. Long before podcasts and social media gave artists a platform to discuss mental health, Bronx native Judy Torres—affectionately known to millions as the "Queen of Freestyle"—was the voice of a dance music revolution. Her anthems like "No Reason to Cry" and "Come Into My Arms" defined an era of late-80s and 90s club culture and pop radio. Now, celebrating nearly 40 years as a recording artist and over 25 years as a

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43:27

Truth About Milania Giudice's Airport Breakdown,...

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2026/09/29

Milania Giudice went viral last week after her, now deleted, Tampa Airport video went viral. New facts emerge daily - nervous breakdown, under professional care, substance claims, police audio reports leaked. Today, here, we dissect and make sense of it all. Ariana Biermann claims she want to quit Next Gen and go home but with all going on with KJ, we strongly advise against that. Last, but not least, Real Housewives troll Brandi Glanville’s GoFundMe as she is the first person eliminated from this

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41:40

Dorit's Shocking Yearly Income, Lisa Barlow's True...

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2026/09/28

Dorit’s shockingly yearly income salary is revealed. Lisa Barlow’s true colors are exposed. Bravo makes excused for Vicki Gunvalson’s behavior. RHOP secrets are spilled and revealed. Gizelle and Robyn we are looking at you. Last, but not least, Dolly Parton’s family has gone to war over her hundred multi million dollar fortune.@behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: TIMELINE- Timeline.com/VELVETROPE

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32:47

RHOSLC Cast Members Try To Get Meredith Fired, Teresa...

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2026/09/27

Meredith Marks’ RHOSLC cast mates are trying to get her fired but just what is going on, who is at the bottom of this and what happens next. Of course, Lisa B has something to say about it. Teresa breaks down. Luann annoys the Bravoverse but not more than Vicki. Ciara slays DWTS. Andy resolves past feuds. Mary blocks Angie K. Last, but not least, we check in on KJ Biermann’s home arrest and are, in a rare move, left utterly speechless. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES

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64:38

Constantine Maroulis (on RHONY, LuAnn, Ramona,...

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2026/09/27

Constantine Maroulis steps Behind The Rope. Do you remember when RHONY OG’s LuAnn de Lesseps and Ramona Singer said that they have both "been there, done that" with a fine younger gentleman. That fine younger gentleman has also had past relations with fellow RHONY cast member and Forever It-Girl Tinsley Mortimer.A fine gentleman who, according to Lu, “won American Idol."Turns out, our fav Apple Holders were talking about Constantine Maroulis, who actually came in 6th place during Season 4 of the hit

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14:00

Jeff Lewis Threatens To Quit, RHOC Producers'...

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2026/09/26

RHOSLC, RHONY and RHOC have all had a week and we are here to break all three down as only we can! Next Gen concludes with tears, cameos and everyone, except Ava, still hating Charlie. One thing is clear though. Season Three, here we come. Jeff Lewis threatens to quit, again, and says he is serious this time. RHOC Producers make a desperate move to save this “off” season. Andy and Nene exchange words. The real reason Jacqueline Laurita and Melissa Gorga reunited is exposed. All this and oh, so very

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43:40

Dorit's Game Over, RHONJ Cameras Unexpectedly Back...

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2026/09/25

It is game over for Dorit for a lot of reasons but one wonders if any of this will be shown on RHOBH next season or if it will be another season of smoke, mirrors, diamonds and rose. Morgan Wade. Erika’s legal issues. Shall we go on… Meredith doesn’t accept Whitney’s apology. Jesse Solomon makes the same mistake twice so how can summer really be fun? Presley Gerber’s shocking death has shocked Hollywood. Kim Zolciak goes shopping and Brielle plans to marry amidst KJ’s legal battle for alleged sexual

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42:58

Leah Remini on RHOBH Mixed Feelings, Bethenny's New...

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2026/09/24

Bethenny Frankel breaks her silence and weighs in on the new RHONY cast, The Golden Life OG show and, in typical Bethenny fashion, a whole lot more. Tea and drama spills from behind the scenes filming for the new upcoming season of RHOBH. Lisa Rinna, Sutton and other RHOBH weigh in, with mixed results, on just how good Leah Remini will be as a housewife of BH. Karen and Gizelle almost come to blows. Last, but not least, with all the news out there about how Perez Hilton is doing, we separate fact

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31:10

Major Setback For KJ Biermann, Andy Defends Vicki,...

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2026/09/23

The case against KJ Biermann for charges of sexual assault just took a shocking unexpected twist as Kim and Kroy rally and the court serves a major blow to KJ ahead of his October arraignment. In other news, for those worried, Brielle’s November wedding is still on. Luann gets very drunk, the cast screams intervention and Teresa amuses us beyond our wildest dreams. Last, but not least, Vicki bans her RHOC cast members, annoys the audience even more, makes an attempt on RHUGT and, in a shocking move

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45:17

The Business Of Bravo/ Reality TV (Bethenny, LVP,...

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2026/09/23

Mara Dorne steps behind the rope. Bravo Business 101. Class is in session and Mara is here to help us make sense of it all. From the most successful housewife of all time, yes Bethenny Frankel we are talking about you so the uber successful Mauricio Umansky to one of the most successful restaurant geniuses of all time, Lisa Vanderpump Mara covers it all. We also talk Shark Tank, Love Island, tips every successful entrepreneur should know and last, but not least, why Bravo marketing should be taught

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42:17

Sarah Fraser Returns, KJ Biermann In Huge Trouble,...

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2026/09/22

Sarah Fraser stops by to help us make sense of this most shocking case in Bravo history, KJ Biermann. Sarah shares her updates on the case, we share all the interviews with Kim, Kroy, Ariana and Brielle which have resurfaced from the past and last, but not least, chat where KJ’s legal case goes from here. Nene talks to Kim and says she is not okay. Carole Radziwill has a curse. The new RHONY continues to win. The Potomac trailer looks amazing but all is not as it seems and oh so very much

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43:31

KJ Biermann's Disturbing Family Video, Gage's "Still...

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2026/09/21

KJ Biermann is now out on bond but has a whole bunch of stipulations of what he can and cannot do as this situation and case gets stranger by the day. Next Gen ends with a bang. Dina Manzo claps back at Caroline. Martha Stewart leans all in to RHONY in ways we never knew possible. Housewives send money to Brandi Glanville’s GoFundMe and the amounts are shocking to say the least. RHOSLC is back in our lives. Craig and Austen are headed to Southern Hospitality to take over for Leva. Teddi shares a

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36:01

The Unimaginable Pain Jeff Lewis Caused Gage, KJ...

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2026/09/20

KJ’s lawyer speaks out and wants to move him to juvenile court as more shocking, insane charges are filed involving family members. Ariana and Liam get cozy during NYC fashion week as Next Gen concludes with a bang. Daisy causes drama. Andy plays favorites. The Golden Life drops its trailer. Last, but sure not least, Gage Edward talks a lot of smack, collects those Substack dollars and explains the excruciating pain ex Jeff Lewis caused him.@behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE

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