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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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Latest Episodes:

Kyle Richards Daughter Breaks Down, Gia Cries, Luis Ruelas Acts Weird & Liz Quits RHORI Jul 06, 2026

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Kyle Richards’ daughter breaks down, Gia cries and Luis Ruelas acts weird, very weird. Liz quits RHORI for all sorts of reasons. Candiace Dillard wishes the RHOP ladies the best of luck. Kathy Wakile gets a face lift. RHOA is as bad as ever. Kelly Osbourne prepares for a new reality show. Last, but not least, we revisit RHOBH’s iconic dinner party from hell and chat the brilliant new film from A24, The Invite, which is about, well, a dinner party gone awry Housewives style!

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Kelly Dodd's Disgusting Threat, Gia Distances Herself From Teresa & RHORI's MVP Jo-Ellen Jul 05, 2026

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Gia Giudice has made one thing clear in the midst of her Next Gen press whirl wind. She would like to distance herself from the one and only Miss Teresa Giudice. Say whaaat? Kelly Dodd engages in disgusting threats but all is not as it seems. Gizelle and Robyn come for Mia Thornton after Mia’s epic AI fail in an attempt to, once again, be something she is not. Jenni Farley slams back at Ronnie and Angelina. Last, but not least, as RHORI prepares to begin filming season two immediately, Jo-Ellen walks away the clear MVP of the season one reunion. Job well done!

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RANDY SPELLING (on Tori, 90210, Melrose Place, Charmed, Candy, Shannen Doherty, Family & Reality TV) II Jul 05, 2026

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Randy Spelling steps Behind The Rope. Yes THAT Randy Spelling. Randy talks about what it was like growing up at Spelling Manor, the house with its own Wikipedia page. We discuss Mom Candy Spelling’s glamorous parties, the infamous gift wrapping room, the whose who of Hollywood who flowed through there, and how Randy felt when the Manor was sold in 2011. We discuss what it was like to grow up with Aaron Spelling as a Dad and what the legacy of such shows like “ Melrose Place”, “Charmed”, “Charlie’s Angels”, “Dynasty”, “The Love Boat” and “Heart to Heart” means to him. We also discuss what is was like to be a high school student at the same time that 90210 exploded. Speaking of 90210, we discuss it all - Shannen, Jason, Brian, Ian, Gabrielle, Jenni and Tori. Randy also opens up about what it was like to be caught in the middle of certain family dramas and it what it was like to have those played out in the media. On a larger note, we discuss topics such as the importance and value society improperly places on having versus not having money, the addiction of fame, why the media is so obsessed with “The Spellings” and some of the biggest misconceptions about himself, Tori and the rest of the family. Part II starts now.

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Amanda Batula Fired, Milania Giudice Breaks Her Silence on Arrest & Dorit's RHOBH Exit Jul 04, 2026

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Amanda Batula is fired from Summer House and may be fired from In The City too. Milania Giudice breaks her silence about her arrest for alleged assault. RHORI has ended a stellar first season. Bethenny Frankel’s master plan is revealed. Last, but sure not least, Dorit prepares to follow in Amanda Batula’s footsteps and announce her RHOBH departure in 3,2,1…

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RHONJ Season 15 Cut Short, Kristen Doute Attacked, Lala's Sandoval Run In & Bethenny In Love Jul 03, 2026

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Rumors, and nastiness, arise again that the currently filming season fifteen of RHONJ is not going well, that nothing is happening and that the season will be cut short when the show premieres later this year. Next Gen newbies make their mark. Kristen Doute is attacked. Bethenny Frankel is in love, love, love but receives unexpected haters for many other reasons. Carole Radziwill prepares for her RHONY return debut at the end of the summer. Vanderpump Rules does not live to see another day. Summer House fatigue sets in. Last, but not least, Lala has an unexpected run in with the one and only Tom Sandoval.

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Bravo's Manipulative Phone Call, RHONJ Producer's Mad At Teresa, Andy Gets Bored & Stassi's Cancellation Jul 02, 2026

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RHONJ Producers, in a move no one saw coming, are infuriated by and protect Teresa with one major decision that could change of the course of the entire next season of the show. Katie Ginella may be long gone from RHOC, but sure seems to have a lot to say as of late. Stassi talks cancellation. Andy Cohen gets bored. The Valley receives some good news, at least according to Kristen Doute. Calabasas Confidential reigns supreme. Last, but not least, Next Gen wins over everyone.

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Tom Sandoval's New Bloody Mess, Real Reason Ladies Of London Was Axed & RHONY's Cancellation Jul 01, 2026

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Tom Sandoval filed a restraining order against girlfriend Victoria Lee Robinson. Victoria’s Dad released a video, got pushed into a fire pit and filed a counter restraining order. Today we break down the who, what, why, where and what next regarding Tom’s latest F up. Victim or aggressor? There has been a lot of chatter about why Ladies of London was cancelled. Today we separate fact from fiction, true from untrue. Also, RIP Hecate. Last, but not least, sources claim that the entire upcoming season of RHONY is so bad that it will never see the light of day, Brandi Glanville/ Caroline Manzo Girl’s Trip style.

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Ty Herndon & Michael Passons (on Coming Out, Conversion Therapy, Being Kicked Out of Avalon, Dolly, Whitney & Madonna) Jul 01, 2026

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Ty Herndon and Michael Passons step Behind The Rope. Ty and Michael stop by to mention it all! Country Music Star Ty Herndon and Christian Music's Avalon Sensation Michael Passons have taken the 90's hit “Testify To Love” and released it to huge fan fare and a #1 spot on the iTunes Charts. They also just worked with Dave Audé for a dance remix complete with a Madonna sample and all. Michael opens up about being kicked out of Avalon for his sexuality, conversion therapy and how the rerelease of Testify has taken on a whole new meaning now that he is out and proud. Ty chats about the ups and downs of the music business and what it means to still be dominating the charts all these decades later. A no holds bar chat about being true to oneself, authenticity, Whitney, Dolly and, of course, Madonna!

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Jeff Lewis Says Kelly Dodd Is Innocent, Teresa Warns Bravo Execs, Next Gen Returns & Girls Trip Trailer Jun 30, 2026

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Jeff Lewis speaks out in defense of his friend Kelly Dodd, tries to teach us the meaning of revenge porn and lets the world know Ms. Dodd is innocent. Teresa warns Bravo executives but it is not for what everyone thought. Say whhhaaat? Next Gen returns with newbies, an immediate new love triangle, Teresa and more breaking of the fourth wall that a whole new genre of TV has been created right before our very eyes. Yolanda Hadid gets engaged. Shamea Morton talks cease and desist and oh, so very much more.

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Teresa's Damage Control Over Milania, RHONY's Martha Stewart War & Amanda's Summer House Demotion Jun 29, 2026

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Summer House will start filming its eleventh season in less than two weeks and the rumors and nastiness have already started. Amanda demoted. Ciara’s huge raise. The phase out of Lindsay, Carl and Kyle. Today, we cover it all. In other news, before RHONY even has a premiere date, Sai De Silva has let us know that she understands the assignment better than all her fellow apple holders. The latest proof, her knock em down feud with Daisy Toye over Martha Stewart’s will and her very own ulterior motives. The RHOP ladies rally for Wendy. The Valley lives to see another day. Last, but sure not least, Teresa works overtime doing major damage control following Milania’s arrest.

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