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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:

More Fallout With PK's Ex (New Live Audio Shared!!), Visiting Kelly Dodd In Jail & Ex RHOM Friend Fired Jun 13, 2026

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Our live show has come and gone but what we thought was in the rear view mirror of the past, resurfaces on further leaked audio from today’s show. Thats right, more leaked audio from our live show and yes, the drama is real. Did someone say PK? Fear not, we cover oh, so very much more than just that dra-ma. Camille Grammer’s RHOBH return, Mauricio and Lala, Rich AF Housewives, the return of Amanda Frances, Andy’s problem keeping housewives quiet, kicking certain RHOM to the curb, marrying Adrienne Maloof and last, but sure as fu*k not least, visiting Kelly Dodd in jail. Like we said, its a jam packed episode!

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Aftermath Of Kathy Hilton's WeHo Debacle, Garcelle's Real Reason For RHOBH Exit & Dorit Says She'll Keep Her House Jun 12, 2026

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Kathy Hilton stepped down last week from her role as Grand Marshal Icon at WeHo’s 2026 pride. This week, more facts surfaced which seem to suggest there is more than originally thought to meet the eye. Speaking of RHOBH, Garcelle revealed, finally, the shocking secret reason she really quit RHOBH and it was not at all what anyone expected. No Sutton and the rest of the diamond holders, it does not have to do with you. Last, but not least, as Dorit’s foreclosure was moved, yet again (Ok June 23rd, we see you), Dorit says Amanda Frances cannot have her house, says PK is fabricating a lot of financial facts about her and still, seems, a little disconnected with the true gravity of her financial situation.

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Jeff Lewis Mad At Bravo, Harry Hamlin's RHOBH Warning & RHOC Season 20 Tea (w/ Patrik & Pol) Jun 12, 2026

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Harry Hamlin threatens RHOBH with a new stern message heard loud and clear around the BravoVerse. Vanderpump Rules moves on to greener pastures. Can we say cancellation? The Valley Persian Style lives to see another day. Vicki Gunvalson prepares in overdrive for her return in a mere few weeks when RHOC 20 premieres. Next Gen LA spills the tea. Last, but not least, Jeff Lewis is snubbed by Bravo but all is not as it seems.

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RHOBH's Chopping Block, Jeff Lewis Fires More People & RHOSLC's Very Different New Season (w/ Patrik & Pol) Jun 11, 2026

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It has happened again. Jeff Lewis has fired yet another employee. As they say, another one bites the dust. Rumors surface AGAIN about Camille Grammer and Crystal Kunk Minkoff’s return to RHOBH as chopping block rumors grow stronger by the day. Yes and maybe please. Lisa Barlow lets us know about a very different upcoming RHOSLC season. Last, but not least, the pitfalls of Housewives continues to claim its next victim as life after seems to have taken another one of our favs.

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KELLY LEVENTHAL DODD'S Violent, Dark Past Exposed Jun 10, 2026

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Last week we broke down the current charges against Kelly Denise Leventhal Dodd, her reaction to the charges and her strong belief that her family is the cause of all evil in her life. Today, we dive deep into Kelly’s shocking alleged violent past. Restraining orders. Banned from daughter Jolie’s school. Threatening texts and voicemails against various parties. You name it, Kelly’s past reads like a rap sheet. We discuss the new timeline, proof, screen shots, photographs, videos and receipts that her Brother provided earlier this week. We analyze her Mother’s shocking recent statements. Last, but not least, we discuss what happens to Kelly next as she prepares for her big day in court a mere few weeks from now!

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Jeff Lewis Parts Ways w/ Longtime Partner, Dorit's RHOBH Regrets & Dolores Nervous About RHONJ (w/ Patrik/ Pol) Jun 10, 2026

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Jeff Lewis has parted ways with his longtime partner in another round of drama that seems to follow Jeff wherever he goes. Dolores is hurt and upset over RHORI and nervous about the new season of RHONJ thanks to six newbies which are outnumbering the OG’s two to one without even trying. RHONY’s new cast causes a glimmer of hope. Adrienne Maloof is prime for a return to RHOBH. Last, but not least, now that she has had time to think about her future on the show, Dorit reveals all her regrets from last season.

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Dorit Says She'll Be Ok Without RHOBH, PK Says Fu*k Off & Teddi and Tamra Hate Bethenny Jun 09, 2026

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PK tells TMZ to fu*k off as Dorit insists she will be just fine without her RHOBH paycheck. West Wilson’s new Summer House spinoff is dunzo, dead on arrival, do not pass go. The feud between Danielle and Lindsay heats up. Mother Hubbard is activated. RHOA continues its strange, off season. Liz McGraw receives some bad news. Last, but not least, Tamra and Teddi hate Bethenny.

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Sued By Rachel Zoe, Teresa's Plan w/ Danielle Staub, West/ Amanda In Love & Margaret's Fake RHONJ News Jun 08, 2026

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West and Amanda took no responsibility for anything at the Summer House reunion, fled the country to Rome and want everyone to know they are in, as Teresa would say, love, love, love. Speaking of Teresa, ridiculous, insane RHONJ rumors are leaked once again. Margaret Josephs, gurl, we are looking at you. Danielle Staub and Teresa reconcile, but is there more than meets the eye. Be careful Danielle. Last, but not least, Rachel Zoe is sue happy, Rihanna wants Amanda Frances back but does not seem so happy about her DMs leaked and RHOBH prepares for a major cast change no one saw coming.

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Dolores Iced Out Of RHORI By Co-Star, Diana Jenkins Will Sue & Wendy Osefo Fu*ks Up Again Jun 07, 2026

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Diana Jenkins wants everyone to know she will sue, sue, sue. RHOBH’s future is uncertain as more cast changes are expected than originally met the eye. As RHORI chugs along, Dolo is iced out but by who? Bye Dolores. While in Pasadena, we stopped by Erika Jayne’s old house. Hello Ms. Girardi. Last, but not least, Wendy Osefo fu*ks up again as her legal case, and RHOP future, remain on shaky ground.

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MICHELLE COLLINS (on Ladies of London, Andy Cohen, RHOBH, Best/ Worst Housewives & Her Job On The View) Jun 07, 2026

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Michelle Collins steps Behind The Rope. Comedian, TV Host, Pop Culture Aficionado, BravoHolic, Michelle Collins. Michelle chats about the full anthology of her career none the least of which was as a host on The View alongside Co-Hosts Whoppi Goldberg, Candace Cameron Bure, and so on. Michelle addresses those constant alleged “toxic environment” rumors on set, the rumored “hazing” behind the scenes and her exit from The View. Of course, all roads lead to Bravo and Michelle is a huge BravoHolic. We chat about her long standing friendship with Andy Cohen, her many Watch What Happens Live appearances, best / worst Housewives, fav franchise, Ladies of London and oh, so very much more. Finally, Michelle chats about her comedic inspirations - Joan Rivers we are looking at you, what talk show hosts she puts her stamp of approval on, and so much more.

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