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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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Andy's Apology To Teresa, Kelly Dodd's Ban For Life & RHOBH's Upcoming Season Of Dorit (w/ Sarah Fraser) Oct 12, 2026

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Sarah Fraser stops by to help us break down all the Bravo tea from the past few days. Girls Trip may be over but the effect of Melissa’s apology to Teresa has just undone a decade long feud which is over, over and over. Andy Cohen apologizes to Teresa and love, love, love is in the air. Teresa Giudice makes moves to protect Milania. Heather Dubrow talks about her set up. Major RHOC cast changes are on the horizon. Kelly Dodd remains banned for life from Bravo. RHOBH’s upcoming season has drama from Leah, a Tracy Tutor alliance and more Dorit than people are expecting.

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Truth About Tamra's RHOC Exit, RHOP Returns Tonight, RHOSLC's Dark Place & Andy Cohen Defends Himself Oct 11, 2026

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Tonight is the night. The wait is over. RHOP returns! In other news, RHOSLC’s stellar season continues as most of the ladies remain in a dark place opening up that there is way more going on behind the scenes that meets the eye. With the 20th season of RHOC about to come to a close, and every housewife having returned for a cameo - sorry Kelly Dodd not you - people have been feeling nostalgic. Braunwyn vindicates Gina, Lydia unblocks Tamra and the truth behind Tamra’s termination finally makes its way to see the light of day. Andy Cohen defends himself. Jeff Lewis shades chump Crystal Kung. Lisa Vanderpump is worried about her legacy. Finally, Kai Gerber prepares to take time off.

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Kathy Griffin's My Life on the D-List Assistant Tiffany Rinehart (on Kathy, Truth About WWHL Backstage & RHOBH) II Oct 11, 2026

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Tiffany Rinehart steps Behind The Rope. Ok, ok you probably know her as Kathy Griffin's assistant from that little Bravo show called My Life on the D-List. After graduating college, a huge NSYNC fan, her main goal in life was to meet Justin Timberlake. Instead, she did the next best thing, she got a job working with Kathy Griffin, which led her to meeting and becoming friends with Lance Bass. Tiffany opens up about what working with Kathy was really like and how life changed once Bravo’s “My Life on the D-List” became an everyday occurrence. Tiffany tells us Kathy's biggest pet peeve and highest maintenance demands. Tiffany name drops all the huge celebs she met through Kathy - Cher, Paris Hilton, Tyra Banks, Bette Midler and more. Tiffany talks RHOBH, VPR, Bethenny Frankel, Teresa Giudice and Caroline Manzo. Last, but certainly not least. Tiffany talks about Kathy’s fall out with Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper, how Andy Cohen was a “Boss” to work for, and what really happened backstage at Watch What Happens Live. Part II starts now.

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Leah Remini Has Major RHOBH Cast Drama, Jeff Lewis Threatens To Leave SiriusXM & Melania Apologizes To Teresa Oct 10, 2026

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As of the recording of this podcast, Jeff Lewis has still not been offered his new contract from SiriusXM. With less than a week to go, Jeff threatens to walk but what is really going on? In other news, Milania apologizes to Teresa and breaks her silence following her airport outburst from the other week. The RHONY girls are on Erika’s private island and Daisy and Erin are not having it. Erin is mad Jessel and Erika have accused her of insurance fraud. Erika is a down to earth billionaire and so much more as RHONY clocks in another week in its much improved reboot. Last, but not least, Leah Remini reveals she is having major drama while filming the upcoming season of RHOBH!

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Gretchen's Secret RHOC Return, Andy Cohen Brought Back Carol To Use Her(?) & Karen Huger Doesn't Give A Fu*k Oct 09, 2026

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Brandi Glanville claims Andy only invited Carole Radziwill back to exploit The Kennedys and Jeffrey Epstein and reveals what she knows and why she knows it. Gizelle prepares to enter The Traitors house as Karen Huger does not give one F and is prepared to bring it hard as this season of RHOP is finally upon us - one more day to go! Gretchen Rossi returns to RHOC to film a secret scene. Finally, Ariana and Liam have a date night out this week at the Harry Styles concert in NYC.

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Vicki Not Returning To RHOC 21, Gage Trolls Jeff Lewis' New Show & Bethenny Slams Entire RHONY Cast Oct 09, 2026

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Vicki Gunvalson is not returning next season to RHOC even though she says that is not true. Bethenny Frankel takes on the whole new RHONY cast. Tom Sandoval is granted a restraining order against his ex. Salley Carson has a Kyle Cooke update. EJ Johnson gets banned from his Paris hotel thanks to RiRi. Gage Edward shades the fu*k outta Jeff Lewis’ new show. Kandi and Todd’s post divorce life gets nastier by the day. Last, but sure not least, Martha Stewart dines and dashes at the Polo Bar in NYC!

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Bethenny Accused Of Stealing Skinnygirl, Andy Cohen's New Low, The Swan Doc & Tamra's Big Mouth Oct 08, 2026

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Bethenny Frankel is accused of stealing the Skinnygirl name in a move no one saw coming. Andy Cohen reaches new lows with priorities that need to be questioned. Tamra’s big mouth gets her in trouble again but could RHOC really survive without her? Ariana Biermann opens up about Hudson. Captain Lee slams Captain Sandy. Last, but sure not least, The Swan - one of the best reality shows to ever exist - documentary causes so much controversy as rumors and nastiness arise as to why Dr. Terry Dubrow did not participate.

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Truth About Hailey Glassman, Heather Gay's RHOBH Feud, Wendy Osefo Is Still Clueless & Bethenny's New Rant Oct 07, 2026

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Heather Gay comes for Lisa Barlow again, stands up to Teresa and manages to piss of the RHOBH all in the course of the past several weeks. The truth about Hailey Glassman is revealed. Wendy Osefo remains clueless, acts arrogant and prepares for her courtroom appearances which start, alongside Eddie, this January. Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber prepare to take legal action against the sober living house where son Presley passed away. Last, but not least, Bethenny Frankel goes on another one of her rants and this one hits extra hard and strong!

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Scrubs' Ava Bunn (on Scrubs, Cast Mates, SNL & Kelly Clarkson!) Oct 07, 2026

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Ava Bunn steps Behind The Rope. Ava stops by to chat all about the new season of Scrubs which just started last week on ABC. Ava talks what it is like now that she has been upgraded to full time series regular, the ins and outs of playing Dr. Tosh, co-stars Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, Donald Faison, the legacy of the show’s original run and oh so much more. Ava chatted about working on “A Man on the Inside” with Ted Danson, “Five Star Weekend” with Jennifer Garner and Chloe Sevingy, SNL, The Groundlings, Upright Citizens Brigade and last, but sure not least, Kelly Clarkson.

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Gia Takes Over Milania's Socials, Jeff Lewis Worries Of Being Sued & Teresa's New Plea (w/ Sarah From Texas) Oct 06, 2026

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Jeff Lewis is worried about being sued as his new show “Still Flipping Out” has dropped its second episode last night. Teresa has a new plea for Milania as Gia takes over Milania’s social media in a move no one saw coming. Perez Hilton gets to spend more time with his children as he attempts to conquer the long road ahead of him to potential recovery. West Wilson returns but where is Amanda? Last, but not least, Sarah From Texas, yes she is back, dives deep into some of Jeff Lewis’ social media trolls.

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