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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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Jeff Lewis Says Leave Kelly Dodd Alone, Shannon Beador Melts The F Down & Tamra Defends Shannon Jul 13, 2026

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Shannon Beador has a complete meltdown as, in a very unexpected move, Tamra Judge comes to her defense. Tres Amigas fans everywhere rejoice. Jeff Lewis says leave Kelly Dodd alone as Kelly prepares for her court date in a mere few weeks. Next Gen reigns supreme. Last, but not least, Patrik and Pol share an update on their road rage incident that has everyone asking, what next?

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Kyle Says RHOBH Is Not On Pause, Annemarie Wiley's Husband Allegedly Threatened To Kill Her & Lala's Trouble Jul 12, 2026

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Rumors and nastiness arose this week about a fake AF RHOBH cast as next season lingers, pause rumors grow stronger and everyone is left asking when. For those keeping track, Kyle Richards denies it all. #staytuned. Speaking of Kyle, her daughter Farrah is pregnant. Annemarie Wiley’s husband allegedly poked her in the face and threatened to kill her. He denies everything. Lala Kent gets in a little bit of trouble. The McBee Dynasty season three is chugging along as strong as ever. Last, but not least, Rula’s husband’s mistress Beth she has timelines and receipts which would shock everyone as RHORI’s season two prepares to state filming in 3,2,1…

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JACKIE TOHN (on Bravo, Howard Stern, GLOW, American Idol, Joan Rivers, The Nanny, The View & Kristen Bell) Jul 12, 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!).

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Kelly Dodd Fired Again, Milania's Police Report Analyzed & RHOC Recap Jul 11, 2026

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In another round of the good Doctor vs. Kelly Dodd, Kelly seems to have been fired again due to her very own words, videos and rants. In a move everyone saw coming, Kelly plays victim, cries and spirals more as she prepares for her revenge porn court date in a mere few weeks. Milania Giudice’s police report has been released and the Bravo bloggers have gone even deeper into the dark underbelly of the internet to prove all sorts of points and counterpoints. Summer House’s summer of fun is in full swing. Last, but certainly not least, RHOC returns and we have thoughts…many, many thoughts.

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Tamra & Boz Attack Each Other, Vicki Slams Housewives Franchise As "Broken" & West Cheats On Amanda Jul 10, 2026

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Bozoma Saint John takes her new job as red carpet correspondent very seriously and takes the one and only Tamra Judge to task for things she has said about Boz over the past few months. In true Tam fashion, she fights back. After all, she ain’t one of the longest running housewives for nothin’. Vicki Gunvalson slams the entire Housewives franchise as “broken”, says she never got closure from Brooks and reveals the new plan for her love tank. West cheats on Amanda and Amanda responds. Last, but not least, a few suggestions on how to fix the broken Valley.

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Dorit Exposes Mauricio's Deep, Dark Secret, RHOC Producers Warn The Cast & Gia Defends Luis Ruelas Jul 10, 2026

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RHOC Producers send a stern warning to the RHOC cast that no one saw coming. Dorit exposes Mauricio’s deep, dark secret. Vicki Gunvalson’s return is going better than expected. Last, but not least, with all the negative rumors and nastiness out there lately about Luis Ruelas, Gia Giudice comes to his defense.

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RHOC's New Villain Heather Dubrow, Next Gen LA Explosive Fight, RHORI Season 2 & Bethenny's Empire Expands Jul 09, 2026

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As Tamra and Shannon enjoy a nice relaxed season of no drama, RHOC’s new villain emerges from an unlikely place. Heather Dubrow we see you. Next Gen LA tea spills over and it is piping hot. Calabasas Confidential reigns supreme. Christine Quinn is out for blood in her Selling Sunset return. Bethenny’s empire expands. London Housewives arrives at Bravo. Last, but not least, Liz McGraw talks more as RHORI prepares for season two.

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Tamra Judge's No Drama Era, Luis Ruelas Fake News, The Valley Death Threats & Sutton's Bad News Jul 08, 2026

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Tamra Judge has entered her drama free era as RHOC returns tomorrow night. Rumors, and nastiness, have arisen that all may not be as it seems regarding Milania’s arrest and that fake news has been making the rounds. Luis Ruelas’ name enters the discussion. James Kennedy gets engaged to his baby mama. The Valley cast receives death threats. Shep Rose comes to Amanda Batula’s defense. In The City’s fights get more explosive by the week. Sutton Stracke receives good and bad news. GG fights with Reza 2.0. Last, but least, Eva Marcille comes to Tyra’s defense.

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RAINE MICHAELS (on Calabasas Confidential, Cast Mates, Dad Bret Michaels, The Hills & The Kardashians) Jul 08, 2026

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Raine Michaels steps Behind The Rope. Raine is here to chat about all that is the stellar first season of Netflix’s Calabasas Confidential. Raine talks cast mates, highs and lows, love triangles and oh, so very much more. Suede, Jemma, Alexie, Messy Pressy, Emilie, Dylan and more. Raine mentions it all. Raine also talks about what it is like to have rock legend Bret, Michaels as your Dad, the joy of Pat Benetar, Spencer, Heidi, The Hills, The Traitors and last, but sure not least, the Kardashians!

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Milania Threw Food & Candles at The Giudice Family, RHOC Returns & Dorit's Latest Disaster Jul 07, 2026

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Milania Giudice threw food and candles at the Giudice family the night of her arrest. RHOC returns and Vicki, Tamra, and Shannon have a lot to say. Liz McGraw follows up her RHORI resignation with an explanation, promise and threat. Dorit reveals more details from her book signing, has a new disaster on her hands and escapes home eviction with more luck on her side, or on PK’s side, than anyone could have ever predicted. New rumors and nastiness surface about RHOM and Ladies of London’s cancellation. Last, but not least, Next Gen NYC reigns supreme.

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