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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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50:41

Teresa Wants Melissa To Kick Margaret To The Curb,...

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2025/12/12

Teresa tries to turn Melissa against Margaret to ice her out, get her fired and continue RHONJ without the Housewife who some call the only one willing to play the villain. However, all is not as it seems as Teresa and Margaret both seem to be leaking a few stories to the press these days. If history does repeat itself though - Laurita, Wakile, Staub, when Tre and Mel play nice, people seem to lose their jobs. In other news, Kyle hurts Dorit bad and they are currently not speaking at all as their

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43:31

Dorit's Rock Bottom, Dolores' Big Mistake, Jeff...

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2025/12/11

RHOBH returns and Dorit hits rock bottom, prepares for her about to be messy divorce from PK and opens up about where she is with the other diamond holders. All this and we are only a week in. Mauricio boos up, again, with a younger reality star. Jeff Lewis, fresh off defending Kelly Dodd’s scary behavior, finds himself in the middle of a new feud. Dolores Catania makes a huge mistake. Last, but not least, Ariana and Katie stare down the end of Something About Her as rumors, and nastiness, arise

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46:20

Tamra's Newest Lie, LVP Protects Herself, The...

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2025/12/10

You know that it's our time. These are the best days of our lives. Just raise your glasses high. This one's for you tonight. Vanderpump Rules is back in our lives and we are here to break it all down. A new Stassi and Jax emerge. We see the Toms and wait, this must be Doute over here. Speaking of Doute, a new Reality TV superstar emerges and we could not be happier. LVP speaks out against the cast of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Tamra gets herself tangled further with Scheana and Mike Shay. A

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49:45

Don't Fu*k w/ LVP, VPR 2.0's Breakout Star, LVP's New...

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2025/12/10

You know that it's our time. These are the best days of our lives. Just raise your glasses high. This one's for you tonight. Vanderpump Rules is back in our lives and we are here to break it all down. A new Stassi and Jax emerge. We see the Toms and wait, this must be Doute over here. Speaking of Doute, a new Reality TV superstar emerges and we could not be happier. LVP sends a stern message to the OG cast, discusses Schwartzy and Lala, shades Scheana and has a new message for Miss Kyle Richards

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69:29

Owning Manhattan’s Nile Lundgren (on Season 2, Ryan...

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2025/12/09

Nile Lundgren steps Behind The Rope. Owning Manhattan’s Nile Lundgren that is. Nile is here to break down all that one can expect from the just released Owning Manhattan Season Two. Nile talks Ryan Serhant, cast mate drama, what really went on between the OGs and newbies, NYC, and, of course, real estate. Finally, Nile dishes on what it was like to star on Bravo’s gone, but never forgotten, one season wonder “Camp Getaway”.@nilelundgren @owningmanhattan @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS

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59:55

LISA HOCHSTEIN (on RHOM, BravoCon, Airport Run In w/...

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2025/12/08

Lisa Hochstein steps Behind The Rope. Fresh off the RHOM reunion and BravoCon weekend, Lisa is here to mention it all. Lisa talks about the highs and lows of the past season, Adriana “hijacking” the RHOM BravoCon panel in search of the Haitian mortician, Julia’s BravoCon non apology to Guerdy and her update on her friendship with Larsa. Lisa also talks about co-parenting with Lenny, Jody, the recent headlines about mega Miami mansions, the future of RHOM, potential cast changes and last, but not

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51:50

Kelly Dodd May Be In Serious Trouble This Time,...

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2025/12/07

Another day, another up and down in the Kelly Dodd vs. Jolie saga. Kelly’s brother Eric Meza released a video earlier this week which implies all sorts of things Kelly has done, said and re-done to Jolie which have left fans absolutely speechless. Kandi Burruss’ divorce gets uglier and nastier by the day with claims of side girlfriends for Kandi, baby mama’s for Todd, child custody disagreements and one epic prenup which Todd seemingly wants to challenge. With Kandi Burruss money involved, who can

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53:43

GIZELLE BRYANT (on Wendy, Mia, Karen, Robyn, RHOP...

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2025/12/07

Gizelle Bryant steps Behind The Rope. Gizelle is here to, as we like to say, mention it all about RHOP. Of course, Gizelle chats about co-stars past and present - Wendy, Karen, Mia, Ashley, Monique, Robyn and Candiace. Gizelle discusses Pastor Jamal Bryant, Kate Chastain, Porsha Williams, Ramona Singer and oh, so very much more. As we said, Gizelle mentions it all!@gizellebryant @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at -

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14:59

Tamra's Still Confused, Teresa's Liability Luis...

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2025/12/06

Despite the shocking voicemail that surfaced earlier this week from Kelly Dodd attacking daughter Jolie, Miss Vicki Gunvalson is out in these streets asking for Ms. Dodd’s return to RHOC. Heather Dubrow says that’s a wrap and that she looks forward to Season 20, but Tamra remains very confused about many things surrounding Season 19 and we cannot say we blame her. Regardless of the reconciliation heard round the world, Teresa still has one major hurdle to overcome if she wants to ever return to

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40:49

Jeff Lewis Meddles Too Far This Time, Tamra's Warning...

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2025/12/05

Many people have been trashing Kelly Dodd over her unhinged rant against daughter Jolie - which we covered earlier today - but Jeff Lewis says not so fast. Jeff issues a formal statement defending his - for lack of a better word - friend. Tamra Judge has a warning for RHOC producers ahead of next season’s 20th. Melissa Gorga has something to say to her niece Gia. Mary Cosby’s son receives more bad news. Patricia Altschul and Paige DeSorbo triple down on their feud. Heather Dubrow makes moves. Craig

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47:38

Kelly Dodd Goes Psycho on Daughter Again, RHOBH...

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2025/12/05

Kelly Dodd has threatened her daughter Jolie who she called a “stupid” “dumb” “little girl” in a now viral video that has made all the rounds online. Kelly has clapped back saying all is definitely not as it seems and once she can speak on it, we will all be speechless. RHOBH has returned and it is officially back in our lives and there is a lot to unpack, newbies and all. Finally, with this season of RHOC a distant memory, Tamra seemingly threatens to sue Gretchen for alleging all sorts of

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47:47

Margaret Turns on Melissa, Andy’s Message For Teresa,...

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2025/12/04

Melissa and Teresa turned it on big time, and some say stole the show, at BravoCon but now that the Vegas lights have faded, their cast seems to have a lot to say about this so called reconciliation Margaret turns on Melissa, Dolores collects multiple paychecks and Andy Cohen comes forward with a message, and warning, for Tre and Mel, Luis and Joey G too. The VPR OG cast avoids LVP. Kyle refuses to talk about Kim. Things are only getting worse for Wendy Osefo by the week. Last, but not least, RHOBH

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45:03

PK Slams Dorit As a Liar, Kyle Runs Into LVP, Erika's...

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2025/12/03

With the new season of RHOBH premiering tomorrow night, PK slams Dorit as a liar and remains in the dark as far as what to expect this season from Dorit, Mo, Kyle and more as his divorce remains front and center for another season. Kyle runs into Lisa Vanderpump. LVP avoids the RHOBH cast. The VPR OG cast avoids LVP but she does not seem to care as lighting may have struck twice with her new cast of hotties already bringing it and we are only one episode in. Erika’s attorney allegedly used PPE loans

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45:50

Tamra’s Psychotic Break, Kandi/ Todd Divorce, Jen...

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2025/12/02

Now that the RHOC has come and gone, Tamra Judge seems to be going through what some call a psychotic break as RHOC producers prepare to finalize just who will be joining Vicki when RHOC resumes filming early next year. Kandi and Todd’s divorce gets uglier with cheating allegations, prenups and a whole lotta he said, she said. Jen Shah prepares to be released from prison next week having served only two years of her six and a half year sentence. Finally, new details emerge regarding Lindsay Hubbard

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65:20

Owning Manhattan’s Tricia Lee (on Season 2, Ryan...

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2025/12/02

Tricia Lee steps Behind The Rope. Owning Manhattan’s Tricia Lee, that is. A mere few days away from the premiere of Season Two, Tricia stops by to mention it all. Tricia explains how this season was different for her, reveals shocking outcomes for some of her cast mates after the first season aired and discusses all the drama we can expect from Season Two. New agents, Ryan’s favs versus the newbies and so much more in what Ryan calls a season of all out real estate warfare. Tricia also talks office

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53:08

What Happens Next Now That Teresa/ Melissa Have...

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2025/12/01

This brilliant, phenomenal season of RHOSLC continues with more allegations, lies, denials and, what many franchises are lacking, humor. Bethenny Frankel has a new message for all and we are seated. The OC is still trying to figure out next season and with Vicki back, it is clear that certain housewives will be existing stage left. Now that Teresa, Melissa, Joey G and Luis have reconciled, completed their BravoCon public eye tour, Bravoholics everywhere are left asking, what now? Last, but not

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41:04

Tamra Denies Her Lies, Jeff Lewis Shades Dorit,...

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2025/11/30

Stacey Rusch may be a sophomore, but she certainly held her own at BravoCon by amusing Daddy Cohen, slamming Kyle Richards and putting Tamra in her place, audience boos and all. Jeff Lewis may still be recovering from his BravoCon fall out with Andy, but he had enough time to shade Dorit and talk a whole lotta other BS and nonsense. Denise Richards talks Rinna. Ashley Darby wants to marry Craig. West likes Ariana and Carl likes Venita. Ralph remains in the basement. Doute shades Janet and oh, so

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76:46

GIZELLE BRYANT (on Wendy, Karen, RHOP, Cast Mates &...

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2025/11/30

Gizelle Bryant steps Behind The Rope to, as we like to say, mention it all about The Real Housewives of Potomac. RHOP is in the house. Gizelle talks Wendy, Karen, Ashley, Robyn and more. She talks Pastor Bryant, Juan Dixon, Michael Darby, Ray Huger and more. In other words, we mention it all!! @gizellebryant @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: MICROPERFUMES - microperfumes.com/velvet (Up To 60%

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17:51

RHOC’s Season 20 Cast Changes, RHORI Trailer, Worst...

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2025/11/29

BravoCon may be but ahh a distant memory at this point, but through our Live Show, the questions keep a comin’. The RHORI trailer has been met with mixed reviewed as has Dolores’ official friend of status. Today we break down what to expect from this franchise whose premiere date is rapidly approaching. We offer some advice, albeit unsolicited, to Vicki Gunvalson ahead of her return to RHOC. Speaking of RHOC, the cast is headed for a major shake up ahead of Season 20. Welcome Vicki. Goodbye… The

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54:36

House of Villain’s Corrine Olympios (on Real...

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2025/11/28

Corrine Olympios steps Behind The Rope. One of the most talked about contestants in Bachelor Nation history. One of House of Villains’ most controversial contestants. Corrine stops by to chat about it all. Corrine talks Bach Nation controversy, Chris Harrison’s exit, Rachel Lindsay, Nick Viall and more. Of course, the convo quickly turns to Bravo, Real Housewives, VPR, Scheana Shay and, somehow, Christine Quinn. Like we said, Corrine mentions it

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