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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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Gia Gets Next Gen Co-Star Kicked Off Show, Tamra Slams RHOC Fans & Jennifer Tilly Run In Jul 21, 2026

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Gia Giudice got a cast mate kicked off Next Gen but, as they say, the show must go on. Lindsey Mother Hubbard has a new message for haters and doubles down as this new season of Summer House is well underway. Tamra Judge slams RHOC fans as “confusing”. Jax Taylor and his publicist cause more drama and no, Britany is not okay. Kelly Bensimon gets into a serious accident. Jennifer Tilly surfaces out on the mean streets of NYC. Katie Maloney reveals secret emails about Tom Sandoval. RHOA continues to falter. Last, but not least, the drama from Selling Sunset is real as Season Ten prepares to drop later this year.

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Andy Cohen Calls Tamra A Liar, Vicki Snubs Teresa & Meet The RHORI Newbies Jul 20, 2026

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Andy Cohen has come out swinging calling Tamra Judge a liar and Tamra has clapped back with a message of her own. Andy may be her boss but no one puts Miss Judge in the corner. Vicki snubs Teresa and says beware of the new Girl’s Trip. Next Gen continues to reign supreme and show Housewives how it is done. Last, but not least, RHORI newbies emerge as season two filming is well underway with new drama, scandals, detective Jo-Ellen and so very much more!

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Why Teresa Is Smarter Than All Of Us, Dorit Avoids All Responsibility Again & RHONY OG's FU To Bravo Jul 19, 2026

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Margaret Josephs has been doing a lot of talking this week which has led us to one shocking conclusion. Teresa Giudice is smarter than all of us. In other news, Dorit Kemsley avoids all financial responsibility by heading to Paris to celebrate her birthday while PK moves to sell their mansion ASAP before her return. Last, but not least, the RHONY OG’s share a special message to Bravo execs which no one saw coming!

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JACKIE TOHN (on Bravo, Howard Stern, GLOW, American Idol, Joan Rivers, The Nanny, The View & Kristen Bell) II Jul 19, 2026

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Jackie Tohn steps Behind The Rope. Early in her career Jackie appeared on many of our favorite shows such as “The Sopranos”, “Veronica Mars”, “Strangers With Candy”, not the least of which was “The Nanny”, in which she played a young Fran Drescher. Turns out Kristen Bell - shout out Nobody Wants This - is a close friend. There was also that one time she lived with Jessica Biel and her parents in Calabasas. Jackie talks the brilliant Glow, gone but not forgotten. Jackie talks her comedic hero Joan Rivers and what it was like to be on The Howard Stern show. Jackie also chats about appearing on “American Idol” and Bravo’s very own “Platinum Hit” (Kara DioGuardi, we see you!). Part II starts now.

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Milania Punched Luis Ruelas In The Face, Jo-Ellen Tiberi Fired(?), The Golden Life More Episodes & RHOC Recap Jul 18, 2026

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Milania Giudice has had her first day in court and it turns out she punched Luis Ruelas in the face. Allegedly. Or someone named LR. Hmmm. Also, new rumors and nastiness have surfaced regarding that night that Milania’s boyfriend was the center of the controversy. Speaking of controversy, Jo-Ellen Tiberi is rumored to be on the RHORI chopping block due to “linking” a series of controversial posts, but all is not as it seems. The new Summer House cast begins filming Season Eleven as rumors of Amanda’s pregnancy surface. Hi West. E! Picks up more episode of The Golden Life as the ladies head to The Hamptons. Last, but not least, RHOC episode two drops and we are here to break it all down for ya.

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Heather Dubrow Warns RHOC Cast, Kelly Dodd Fights Back & Marcellus Wiley Says Annemarie Went Crazy From RHOBH Jul 17, 2026

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The good doc has been coming hard for Kelly Dodd in another round of she said, she said. Also, Kelly’s now ex friend Lakendra fell of a golf cart at her party and wants Kelly to pay for her new teeth. With all that is crumbling down around her, Kelly has had enough and is fighting back. Ok, we are seated Ms. Leventhal. Speaking of fighting back, Marcellus Wiley fights back with a scathing response to Annemarie’s shocking divorce claims. Of course, RHOBH was mentioned. Danny and Mia may be exiting The Valley. Last, but not least, Heather Dubrow warns the RHOC cast to beware!

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Jeff Lewis Saves Kelly Dodd From Another Lawsuit, Dolores Reveals Why Liz Quit RHORI & Bethenny Says F Off Jul 16, 2026

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As RHORI begins filming on Season Two, a lot of people have a lot of thoughts on Liz’s RHORI exit. Today, Dolores clears those rumors, and nastiness, and lets us know exactly why Liz quit RHORI after one season. Jeff Lewis, knight and shining armor, comes to Kelly Dodd’s defense and saves her from another lawsuit which was rapidly headed her way. Ariana Madix and Summer House are nominated for Emmys. Last, but not least, Bethenny tells everyone to fu*k all the way off!!!

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Kelly Dodd Begs Bethenny Frankel For Help, Dorinda Sues Her Neighbor & Annemarie Wiley's Brutal Divorce Jul 15, 2026

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In a move no one saw coming, Kelly Dodd begs Bethenny Frankel for help for all sorts of things in life, business and oh, so very much more. Dorinda Medley sues her Bluestone Manor neighbor. West and Amanda are spotted together on a hot NYC day in the far West Village. Last, but not least, Annemarie Wiley files for divorce from Marcellus, seeks sole custody of their children and details shocking, horrific alleged acts in a case which is turning out to be reminiscent of Taylor Armstrong circa RHOBH season two.

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MELISSA RIVERS (on Taylor & Travis' Wedding - What We Actually Know & Madonna Madness!) Jul 15, 2026

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Melissa Rivers is back for everyone’s favorite Group Text/ Behind The Velvet Rope crossover! Melissa is here today to break down and discuss what everyone worldwide would like to discuss, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's headline-making wedding. Yes, people are still talking about this! From the celebrity guest list and missing A-listers to standout wedding guest fashion, the internet's biggest theories, celebrity sightings, and the details everyone is trying to piece together, Melissa helps us separate what we actually know from what's simply speculation. We also discuss the reported charity donations, where Taylor and Travis may be headed next, and what it could all mean for Taylor Swift's next era. Plus, we dive into Madonna's latest album release and the buzz surrounding her pop-up experiences. Yes, it was a Madonna filled weekend in WeHo we could only have dreamed of. School is in session….

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RHOBH's New Cast Reveal, Erika Jayne Denies Working w/ Secret Service In Lawsuit & Milania's Strange TikToks Jul 14, 2026

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RHOBH’s new cast is announced but all is not as it seems. Kyle Richards’ daughter Farrah says she will announce her Baby Daddy soon and Erika Jayne says she never worked with Secret Service to take down Marco Marco. Milania’s TikToks have become strange. Very, very strange. Scottie Pippen has a new woman thirty seven years his junior and people seem upset. Stassi slams Tom Sandoval as “trash”. Last, but not least, RHONY, RHOSLC and RHOP prepare for their new seasons to be premiered on Bravo later this year.

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