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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 People, TMZ, Page Six, OK! Magazine, Us Weekly, Entertainment Tonight, ExtraTV, Billboard Magazine, Telemundo, Marie Claire, the Wendy Williams Show, Life & Style, Access Hollywood, Perez Hilton, The Daily Mail, Radar Online, Bravo Daily Dish, E!, The Sun, Just Jared, InStyle, Watch What Happens Live, Architectural Digest, Fox News, Hollywood Life, Too Fab, Rolling Stone, USA Today, MSN, The Drew Barrymore Show, Yahoo Online, The Mirror, Women’s Health and more!

Ranked #1 Real Housewives / Reality TV Podcast by BuzzFeed!

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Visiting Bethenny's Cafe, Teresa Blames RHONJ For Everything, Andy Gets Emotional & Nene Gets Rejected Again Aug 13, 2026

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Teresa blames everything on RHONJ and still says she does not understand why she went to jail. More problems arise for Stassi.. and Beau. Welcome back to reality tv. Andy Cohen gets emotional, protects his boyfriend from the Housewives, bonds with Kyle Richards and celebrates, Nene Leakes gets rejected again. RHUGT drops to mixed reviews. The Shards has arrived. Molly Ringwald was almost in Ghost. Last, but sure as F not least, Bethenny’s Supermodel Cafe opens today down the street from us in The Hamptons and we reveal our multi step plan to visit. Shhh.

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KIM G. (On RHONJ, Teresa, Melissa, Marge, Danielle Staub, Square Ti*s, The Feds & The Good Ole Days) II Aug 12, 2026

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Kim G steps Behind The Rope. Kim Granatell that is! Kim here to mention it all. Kim chats about her time on RHONJ for two classic original seasons and what she has been up to since we last saw her on our RHONJ screens. Kim reveals never before heard tea on her past and present relationships with Teresa and The Gorga’s Melissa and Joe. Kim talks square tit$, table flips, fall out with Danielle Staub, one epic country club chase which resulted in physical contact and an RHONJ cast member lifetime ban, no love loss with Caroline Manzo, Jacqueline, Dina and the truth behind Monica Chacon showing up at The Gorga’s Xmas and why we are still talking about the party, Monica and sprinkle cookies today a decade later. Of course, Kim shares all her thoughts on recent days RHONJ - Margaret, Dolores, Cabral, Fuda, Jen Aydin and Jackie Goldschneider. Finally, Kim G clarifies her past statements that she knows, 100%, unequivocally without waiver who called the FBI on Teresa and Joe Giudice and discuss, if she knows so much, just who did make that call. Part II starts now.

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Dorit's Latest Disaster, The Problem w/ Stassi, Erika Jayne's Anger, Broke Housewives & Sandoval's Abuse Aug 11, 2026

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Dorit’s divorce with PK gets nastier by the day with one disaster after another in a he said, she said which only seems to be getting worse just in time for RHOBH’s new season. Did someone say financial issues? Shhh. Speaking of RHOBH, Erika Jayne is mad, but finds support in an unlikely place. Dolores Catania receives more good news, her third of the year. House of Stassi thrives but Stassi Schroeder has a few major issues. Last, but not least, shocking details expose the truth about Tom Sandoval’s life.

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Shannon Beador Fights Back, Ariana Madix/ Katie Maloney Engaged & Milania and Teresa Are Hurting Aug 10, 2026

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Shannon Beador is slammed as rude AF by many, many people. Shannon fights back with receipts of her own, but many people ain’t buying it. Milania and Teresa Giudice are hurting as RHONJ prepares to return to our Bravo screens later this year. Merry Xmas. Ariana Madix, or Katie Maloney, is engaged. House of Stassi has received some good news and some not so good news this week. Last, but not least, The Golden Life has taken over The Hamptons.

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How To Fix The Valley, LVP's Master Plan, Summer House's Uncertain Future & Jax On House Of Stassi Aug 10, 2026

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After another dark, uninteresting season of The Valley, we sit down to offer a few ideas, suggestions and urges of how to fix this mess which has such great potential but seriously misses the mark. Scheana emerges as a front runner for another possible career opportunity. Katie shines on House Of Stassi. Jax stages a lot more with his PR Lori and grumblings emerge about his return to The Valley or, perhaps, if needed, House Of Stassi. Lisa Vanderpump seems to have a master brilliant but is she a brilliant business woman or a master manipulator as many have claimed from RHOBH throughout the years. Finally, Summer House continues to film its make or break season to a few mixed results.

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Vanderpump Rules’ Max Boyens (on Stassi, Jax/ Brittany, Lisa Vanderpump, Sandoval, Scandal & More!) Aug 09, 2026

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Max Boyens steps Behind The Rope. Vanderpump Rules’ Max Boyens, that is. Remember the short lived “newbie” season of VPR? Max is here to mention it all. Max talks VPR and what it was like to actually work as the General Manager at Tom Tom. Max talks cast mates Scheana, Stassi, Sandoval, Schwartzy, Katie, Ariana and so on. Of course, we also dish on Lisa Vanderpump and things LVP!

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Dorinda Medley Sells Blue Stone Manor, Jax Taylor Is Taken & Jeana Keough's Heartbreaking Update Aug 08, 2026

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Jax Taylor busted again. Jax is caught with fake brand deals, Brittany laughs, Schwartzy is shocked, Kristen Doute plays detective and Jax fights back also letting us know he is in love. Dorinda Medley sells Blue Stone Manor. Kinda. Vicki Gunvalson shares some shocking news as fans continue to reject this season of RHOC. My Space is making a return. Yes, My Space. The Shards has finally arrived. Thank you 1980s and Ryan Murphy. Last, but certainly not least, Jeana Keough shares a heartbreaking, devastating update on her tongue cancer journey.

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Heather McDonald/ Shannon Beador Feud Gets Nasty, End Of RHOC, How LVP Can Return To RHOBH & Next Gen Recap Aug 08, 2026

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Heather McDonald vs. Shannon Beador goes yet another round in the feud that we never knew we needed but just cannot get enough of. Speaking of Shannon, it is the beginning, or in this case probably middle, of the end for RHOC as we know it. Who will stay, who will go? For those who say it’s too early to tell, think again. RHOBH continues to figure out their new season as rumors of Lisa Vanderpump’s return grow louder. Kandi speaks out in defense of Riley and all that she is going though. Last, but not least, Next Gen NYC is recapped with BravoCon drama, Liam’s moves and a well executed plan by Georgia which backfires.

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Bethenny's Latest Antics, Shannon Parts Ways w/ The Quiet Woman & Scheana Tried To Join SLOMW Aug 07, 2026

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Bethenny Frankel has taken over the Hamptons, has new businesses and is in love, but all is not as it seems. Kyle and Amanda hit new lows. Scheana Shay asked to be on SLOMW and gets dragged over the coals by Stassi and Katie. Next Gen’s seating chart is exposed but what does it really mean. Shannon parts ways with The Quiet Woman. Heather Durbow slams Vicki. The Valley’s fate is revealed. Last, but not least, the RHOA reunion looks are ranked from worst to best with some good news and some not so good news.

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Dorit Says PK Wants To Evict Their Kids, Andy Cohen Sets The Record Straight & Lisa Vanderpump Gets Sued Aug 06, 2026

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Dorit & PK’s divorce gets nastier by the day with a he said, she said which have left most Bravo fans not knowing who to believe in this Beverly Hills war of the roses. With many confusing matters both on and off our Bravo screens. Andy Cohen steps forward to clear a few things up and set the record straight. Ladies of London was cancelled for ratings. London Housewives is on Bravo. Tamra and Shannon take a step forward to take two steps back. RHORI’s Ashley I has a shocking revelation. Last, but not least, Lisa Vanderpump gets sued.

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