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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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Teresa Says She's The Queen Of NJ (New Book!), RHORI Reunion Scorecard & Garcelle's RHOBH Return Jun 28, 2026

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Teresa Giudice would like to remind us she is The Queen of New Jersey. In fact, there is a new book, her third memoir, entitled such. Teresa will cover it all, she says, leaving no stone unturned. Has someone checked on Margaret. The RHORI reunion continues tonight and if it anything like Part I, we - are - seated! Our MPV’s are awarded - there are two who have taught us, after 20 years, what a master class in a reunion performance really is. Last, but not least, Garcelle talks her RHOBH return.

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RANDY SPELLING (on Tori, 90210, Melrose Place, Charmed, Candy, Shannen Doherty, Family & Reality TV) Jun 28, 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.

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Teresa Hires Top Crisis Management, Milania's Fake IG Posts, Louie Denies Nothing & Summer House Cast Reveal Jun 27, 2026

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Milania is apparently in rehab as we discussed yesterday, so exactly how is she posting a series of pro Teresa and Louie stories on her Instagram? The rumors, and nastiness, grow louder about what exactly happened that fateful night in May behind closed doors of the Giudice household. Teresa hires a top crisis management firm as Louie does not deny anything. More dra-ma from our live show arises - some trolls just do not wanna go away - as we drop additional never before heard audio from our live show, unedited. Last, but not least, Summer House prepares to begin filming down the street next week as the new cast is revealed leaving many asking how and why?

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Milania Goes To Rehab & Lawyers Up, Boy George Calls Dorit Disgusting & Teresa Appears With A Black Eye Jun 26, 2026

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Another day, another moment to break down all the facts in the ever changing Milania, Teresa, Louie arrest mess. Milania has lawyered up and entered rehab. Pictures of Teresa with a black eye have surfaced all over the internet. Louie leaks more info to The Sun and fans are left turning to us to help separate fact from fiction, truth from untrue. Pinky Cole’s shockingly low monthly income is revealed as her bankruptcy case moves forward. Last, but not least, Dorit trashes the F out of PK with a special message for Father’s Day earlier this week. Boy George retaliates and proves what a messy queen he is by sharing a message of his own for the one and only Ms. Kemsley. Now this is the feud our beloved little 80’s hearts cannot get enough of. Karma Chameleon that!

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Dorit's Reconciliation Tour Continues, Teresa Bans Frank Catania From RHONJ 15 & Rosie Trademarks Slam Pig Jun 25, 2026

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Dorit’s redemption tour continues as her fate on RHOBH hangs in Producer’s hands and her home sale foreclosure has been postponed yet again. Teresa bans Frank Catania from filming RHONJ Season 15 but all is not as it seems. The Summer House crew oversaturate the market with TMI no one asked for. Rosie DiMare trademarks “Slam Pig”. Candiace talks Nene. Shamea talks Angela. Vanity Fair comes for Alex Cooper’s Unwell network. Last, but not least, Lenny Hochstein denies all charges in the SA case against him and cries innocent.

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Why Louie Leaked Milania's Arrest, Sai Drags Carole Radziwill Over Epstein Files & LVP Vegas Bans Scheana Jun 24, 2026

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Although no one was looking forward to the new RHONY, everything has changed thanks to the one, the only Sai De Silva. Sai is said to have dragged Carole Radziwill all season over being mentioned in the Epstein files, her past friendship with Ghislaine Maxwell and so very much more. Martha Stewart cameos and now this? Sign us up. Rumors and nastiness have arisen that Louie Ruelas is the one who originally leaked the details about stepdaughter Milania’s arrest with an ulterior motive no one, or in this case everyone, saw coming. Last, but certainly not least, Lisa Vanderpump opens a new hotel in Vegas, shades Kyle Richards and bans Scheana Shay from ever staying. Ouch!

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What Dorit Didn't Put In Her Book, Teresa Chooses Louie Over Milania & Lisa Barlow Is Baby Gorgeous Jun 24, 2026

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Dorit’s book has come and gone, NYT best seller and all, but there is a lot she failed to mention in the book. A LOT. Now that the truth has surfaced about Louie’s involvement with Milania’s arrest, one thing has become clear, Tre seem to be choosing her soul mate over her flesh and blood. Could it be true? Wendy Osefo prepares for her trail as sources urge her to settle. Camille and Adrienne are demanded back on RHOBH. Last, but sure as F not least, Lisa Barlow reigns supreme with THE song of the summer reminding us all that we are just “Baby Gorgeous”!

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Louie's True Role In Milania's Arrest, Lindsay Eviscerates West & What Andy Cohen Refuses To Do Jun 23, 2026

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To no ones surprise, Louie Ruelas is said to be very heavily involved in Milania’s arrest. Today, we pull the curtain back on what specifically really happened inside the Giudice home the night the police were called, who actually called the police, what exactly was Louie’s involvement and why the entire world seems to think he is the one responsible for it all!! In other news, Mother Lindsay Hubbard eviscerates West now that he has been fired, banned and removed from Bravo. Heather Gay’s daughter breaks out in her very own new Peacock show. The RHORI cast’s net worths are revealed. The new season of RHOC is deemed a funeral as fans boycott. Last, but certainly not least, Andy Cohen weighs in on the latest Bravo drama, talks the future of Housewives and reveals the shocking one thing he will never do.

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MELISSA RIVERS (on Dorit's RHOBH Exit, Which Actress May Join, Truth About Andy's Man & Taylor Swift's Wedding) Jun 22, 2026

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Everyone’s fav Melissa Rivers is back for another regular installment of the Group Text/ BTVR Crossover! Andy Cohen has a new man and is in love. Today we deep dive the man that finally captured Mr. Cohen’s heart and share never before heard facts to satisfy everyone’s curiosity. RHOBH prepares to announce its new cast soon and the claims that Dorit is out grow stronger as another actress’ name resurfaces as a possible replacement. People may still be celebrating The Knicks win but not all celebs are as happy as Timothée Chalamet. Travis and Taylor head toward the big day, but July 3rd can only mean one thing, the release of Madonna’s new album. Justin Baldoni has to pay Blake Lively’s attorney’s fees, the Beckham family feud gets worse, Jennifer Lawrence solves Summer House drama, James Kennedy makes moves and Below Deck Med makes a splash even though the new season has only just begun.

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Truth About Milania/ Police Officer, West Wilson Fired, Dorit's Complicated Girl Code & Next Gen Returns Jun 21, 2026

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As more facts arise from the night of Milania Giudice’s arrest, we figured today a great day to separate fact from fiction regarding the police officer, Louie, Gia and the whole Giudice family on just what happened that night behind closed doors in Montville, NJ. Next Gen returns with new cast members, more drama and so many make ups and break ups that it is hard to keep track. West Wilson is fired. Dorit talks Girl Code. Last, but not least, as we head into tonight’s RHORI reunion, Rulla says she is okay, Jo-Ellen claims otherwise and Rosie offers some advice that no one asked for.

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