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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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Rachel Leviss’ Camp Claims Ariana Staged Scandoval, RHOC New Season Leaks & Nene Leakes/Kim Zolciak’s New Biz Venture Apr 12, 2024

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It has come to our attention that we have not yet broken down the VPR reunion looks released last week. Once we take care of that prior biz, we break down the cast leaks from the about to completed filming season of RHOC, share updates on the John Janssen / Alexis / Shannon triangle and discuss when we can expect RHOC back on our Bravo TVs. Meanwhile, Rachel Leviss’ Publicist thinks that Ariana staged Scandoval, we share biz advice for Nene Leakes and Kim Zolciak’s next venture, share biz advice on Kim and Brielle’s next biz venture - all free of charge - and last, but certainly not least, revisit Leah McSweeney’s claims against Bravo and Andy and dive deep into the world of her Only Fans.

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Kyle & Morgan’s Relationship Solidified, Lala Shades Ariana & Katie as “Frauds” & Jax & Brittany’s Marriage Troubles Worsen Apr 11, 2024

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Lala Kent has come out swinging again this week implying that Ariana and/or Katie are “fraudsters”, that there is “nothing about them” and wants you, the audience, to know that she does not care if you like her or not. We break down all of this and whether Lala is the new MVP of VPR giving us all something to talk about as Season 11 prepares to come to a close. Jax and Brittany double down on their marriage woes, Jax weighs in on marry Stassi and Janet emerges as the new villain of The Valley. Shannon Beador and Tamra Judge continue to fight, Kyle and Morgan’s relationship solidifies, Teresa and Luis continue to flaunt and flex and Ariana continues to move on, or tries to move on, from Mr. Sandoval.

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Jax Shades Brittany for Stassi, Rihanna Says Kyle & Morgan Are Dating & Lala Slams Ariana As “Useless" Apr 10, 2024

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Tamra and Shannon have an explosive showdown during the RHOC season finale filming in London this past weekend. We break down the leaked audio, explain the differences between Shannon and Tamra, chat about the involvement of Vicki and Alexis this upcoming season and when we can realistically expect RHOC to return to our Bravo screens. In other news, Lala slams Ariana claiming she never brought anything to VPR before Scandoval, explains she does not care if the audience likes her or not and spills more reunion tea as the season moves along. Rachel Leviss slams Katie, apologizes, is reminded that Katie wants to “set her on fire” and attempts to rise above it all. Jax shades Brittany and weighs in on what life would be like if he married Stassi. Finally Rihanna, the voice of reason, explains that, duh, of course Kyle and Morgan are girlfriends.

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ELYSE SLAINE (on RHONY, Bravo Current Events & Interviewing Us!) Apr 10, 2024

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Elyse Slaine steps Behind The Rope. Yes, RHONY’s Elyse Slaine. Multi time return guest Elyse Slaine. We chat with Elyse about all that she has been up to since the last time she was here. Elyse shares her thoughts on the RHONY reboot which is perfect timing considering Season 15 has just been announced. We also chat about many other recent events in the BravoSphere before, much to our surprise, Elyse turns the tables and interviews us! We could not think of a better person to do so and in true Elyse fashion, she makes us mention it all!

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RENEE GRAZIANO (on Mob Wives, RHONJ Season 14, Kyle Richards’ New Life, Writing Jen Shah in Jail & Monica Garcia) I Apr 09, 2024

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Renee Graziano steps Behind The Rope. She’s back!! Renee is here to, in typical Renee fashion, mention it all. Renee chats about Mob Wives, cast mates Karen, Drita, Carla and Big Ang, the highs and lows of the show, Drita’s rumored new show and much more. Renee also chats about the “lifestyle”, complicated family relations, Mob misperceptions, “rats” and the biz of reality TV. Renee talks Monica “Reality Von Tease” Garcia and how she feels about Monica’s infiltration of the RHOSLC ladies and Jen Shah. Renee talks RHONJ Melissa vs. Teresa, Erika and Tom, Tom’s upcoming competency trial, the letter she sent Jen Shah in jail and the current state of Housewives. Finally, Renee opens up about her past addictions, low points, recovery, and mental health journey like you have never heard her before. Renee explains just what led to her relapse at the end of last year, why this time her recovery is different, current projects and where she goes from here. The OG herself is in the house as we pay homage, with Miss Renee Graziano, to one of the best Reality TV shows to EVER exist, Mob Wives!

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ERIN LICHY (on RHONY New Season, Cast Mates, Ramona Singer’s Cancellation, Bethenny & Mezcal) II Apr 08, 2024

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Erin Lichy steps back Behind The Rope. Erin is here to chat all about her RHONY experience, highs and lows from Season Fourteen, cast mates Jenna, Brynn, Jessel, Erin, Ubah, Sai, unresolved issues from the reunion and what we can expect for Season Fifteen. Erin talks about the original RHONY OGs, why the future of RHONY will be more than fighting over cheese and Jenna Lyons’ involvement moving forward. Erin clarifies her “mean girls” comment about Kyle and Dorit after an awkward BravoCon run in, breaks down Crystal Kung Minkoff’s comment that certain RHONY were rude to her, chats former RHONY Bethenny Frankel and last, but certainly not least, the problematic behavior of one Miss Ramona Singer. Part II starts now.

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Faith Stowers Sues Bravo, RHUGT Producer Claims Caroline Manzo Not Violated & Brandi Glanville Reacts Apr 07, 2024

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Faith Stowers has sued Bravo and NBC. We break down Faith’s claims, what she alleges against Lisa Vanderpump, Lala, Stassi, Kristen, Jax and others, how The Valley strengthens her case and what happens next for Faith, Bravo and NBC. Next we break down the RHUGT producer’s claims this week against Caroline Manzo, what this means for Caroline’s case and Brandi Glanville’s shocking reaction. Finally, we discuss the passing of Lauri Peterson’s son Josh.

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ISAAC MIZRAHI (on Real Housewives, Madonna & The Kardashians) Apr 07, 2024

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Isaac Mizrahi steps Behind The Rope. Yes, THAT Isaac Mizrahi. Living Legend, Fashion Icon Isaac Mizrahi. Nothing more needs to be said! Isaac chats famous friends like Madonna and SJP, his best and not so best dressed list among both the Hollywood A list as well as his many Housewife Friends and his many trips to Andy’s home, WWHL. We also chat about the presence of the uber-famous who have entered the fashion and modeling game, think Kim Kardashian, Kylie and Kendall Jenner, Kayne West and Gigi Hadid. Finally, Issac opens up about his many year long foray into Reality TV on various shows such as Bravo’s “The Fashion Show”, “The Issac Mizrahi Show”, and last, but certainly not least, “Project Runway: All Stars”- Alyssa Milano we see you - not to mention the before it’s time Sundance Winning “Unzipped” documentary based on Isaac’s life. We figured today the perfect day to share this blast from the past chat with the one and only Isaac Mizrahi.

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Shannon Beador’s Legal Trouble’s Update, RHOM Casting & LVP’s RHOBH Return (?) Apr 06, 2024

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Shannon Beador has spoken out again regarding her law suit with John Janssen, John and Alexis and the new upcoming season of RHOC. We discuss when we can expect RHOM to return to our Bravo screens, which cast members are likely to be let go, who the show will be based around going forward and the future of the show. We break down The Valley, ask how the recent episode was allowed to air and chat about the return of Kristen Doute to form on Reality TV. We discuss the “joke” rumors of LVP’s return to RHOBH, contemplate what that would look like and how epic a Kyle and LVP alliance against Dorit would be for our pure entertainment purposes. Finally, we talk RHONJ and Jill Zarin’s viral appearance on Below Deck this past week.

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Kyle Richards Hires Divorce Attorney, Shah’s Mike Shouhed Sued for Assault & Porsha’s Divorce Goes Ugly Apr 05, 2024

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Kyle Richards hired divorce attorneys the other week back. We break down what happens now, how messy her divorce from Mo is expected to be and what each of their new lives is likely to look like once this long process is finally over. With Annemarie out and Kathy Hilton in, we break down what next season of RHOBH will look like and when the formal announcement and filming will commence. Shah’s of Sunset’s Mike Shouhed is sued for assault and battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress and gender violence. With Candiace Dillard out, we break down who else is likely to exit RHOP once the reunion finishes, the expected RHOP pause and what is necessary to save this once much better franchise. Finally, we share updates on Simon and Porsha’s divorce.

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