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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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Kyle Richards Fatigue, Erika Breaks Down Again Over Dorit, PK's Girlfriend & West Got Exactly What He Wanted Apr 21, 2026

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Erika Jayne wants us all to know that no, she is not okay regarding Dorit as she suffers the loss of a decade long friendship. West Wilson got exactly what he wanted. Even with the loss of brand deals and Summer House off his IG bio, Mr. Wilson seems pretty content these days with how everything is playing out. Kyle Richards fatigue sets in after half truths, secret meet ups and a pretty lackluster season of RHOBH. PK’s Girlfriend looks like Dorit. An ex RHONJ cast member is accused of leaking stories about herself. Last, but not least, the ratings on all Bravo shows are exposed and it ain’t looking good.

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MELISSA RIVERS (on The Disappointment Of West, Andy's Denial, In The City & Teresa/ Melissa's Alliance Against Bloggers) Apr 20, 2026

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Melissa Rivers returns for a Reality TV state of emergency. The ever changing by the day saga of West/ Amanda/ Ciara continues as In The City drops its trailer and gets ready to premiere, Rhianna gets involved, the entire future of the Summer House franchise is threatened, fake rumors about the reunion swirl and last, but not least, we wonder just WTF is the big attraction to West Wilson. ABC prepares to recover from the Taylor Frankie Paul debacle as rumors, and nastiness, arise of several potential upcoming lawsuits expected to be filed by years end. Andy Cohen feuds. Nene and RHOA return to Bravo. Jen Shah’s reality tv future. Last, but not least, why Melissa and Teresa’s alliance is necessary for the future of RHONJ.

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Lisa Hochstein Faces Criminal Charges, Kyle Sues Kim & Andy Cohen Slams Leah McSweeney In Court Apr 19, 2026

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Lisa Hochstein and Jody Glidden are facing criminal charges over allegations of intercepting Lisa’s ex Lenny’s communications as Jody is taken into custody. In other legal news, Kyle Richards sues sister Kim Richards. Andy Cohen slams Leah McSweeney in court. Leah claps back through her attorney hard. Mauricio and family go after their elderly father’s younger woman who they claim is guilty of elderly abuse. Speaking of Mo, he gets hot and heavy with his latest Love Island chick. Last, but not least, Scheana Shay, if anyone cares, says everything in her marriage is okay.

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CAROLINE STANBURY (on Real Housewives of Dubai, Ladies of London, Married Life & More!) Apr 19, 2026

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Caroline Stanbury steps Behind The Rope. Once a Lady of London, then a Real Housewife of Dubai, now a Traitor. The Queen has arrived. All hail. Before looking ahead, Caroline looks back at one of Bravo’s most Iconic shows gone way before its time, Ladies of London. We chat about the highs, lows, cat fights, Mapperton, Gift Library, cast changes, fall down drunk moments and drama of it all which, when said in a British accent, seemed totally high society to us Americans over here in the states. We chat with Caroline about how much her life has changed since the end of Ladies of London seven years ago. Caroline has moved to Dubai, gotten divorced, met a man, gotten married, became a Real Housewife of Dubai and so much more. Tune in now to hear our chat with the one and only Miss Caroline Stanbury.

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Kyle To Exit RHOBH, Dorit Plays Victim, Jeff Lewis In Trouble w/ HR & RHORI Is Outta Control Apr 18, 2026

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Kyle Richards to exit RHOBH. This is what has been brewing underground, behind the scenes, for a few weeks now. Today we address these rumors, separate fact from fiction, reveal Kyle’s supposed plans post RHOBH and discuss why now may be the real time Kyle resigns from her position and hands in her diamond. Dorit has completely fumbled the ball on her own future on the show but could Kyle’s exit actually save her job? In other news, RHORI continues to shock, delight and thrill those few who are actually watching. Kelsey comes out as Poly, Rulla tries to get Jo-Ellen fired, Liz is upset people are talking about her “friend” Dino, Alicia plays with dolls and oh, so very much more, as we recap this past weeks Episode Three. Last, but not least, Jeff Lewis is in trouble with Human Resources.

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What The RHOBH Seating Chart Really Means, Dorinda Storms Off Golden Life & Bravo's New Unexpected RHONJ Problem Apr 17, 2026

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The RHOBH reunion is upon us and it promises, as usual, no shortage of drama. Erika says nothing was resolved, Rachel says she put Amanda in her place and Kathy and Tilly were just along for the ride. All that said and done, what does the seating chart actually mean this year, why were certain Housewives seated where they were and what does this mean for their future on the show and the actual future of the show itself? Dorinda storms of the set of The Golden Life but all is not as it seems. Last, but not least, RHONJ may be back, finally, filming for its very much anticipated, upcoming Season Fifteen, but Bravo has all sorts of new RHONJ problems they never saw coming.

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Kyle Richards' "Housewives Game" Exposed, RHONJ New Cast, Summer House Future & Wendy Osefo Plea Deal Apr 16, 2026

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It has been fifteen, some say amazing, some say long seasons of RHOBH, but Kyle’s Housewife game has finally been exposed thanks to a very unexpected source no one saw coming. With RHONJ back, almost filming for the upcoming Season Fifteen, it is time to meet the new cast in its entirety. Carl Radke has a rumored secret girlfriend. Last, but not least, Gizelle and Robyn read Wendy for filth, the public worries about Miss Osefo and Phaedra Parks has two words of advice, Plea Deal!

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Rachel Zoe Gets Serious Warning, RHOP S11 Cast, Drew Sidora Loses Kids & West/ Amanda Kiss In Public Apr 15, 2026

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Rachel Zoe has been warned by ex Rodger Berman’s girlfriend of two years, Bree Jacoby, to leave her the fu*k alone. In a series of scathing posts, Bree puts Rachel in her place, and then some, after a season long story line against Rodger, by Rachel, that many consider played out. The RHOP Season 11 cast is revealed. Welcome back Robyn Dixon. West and Amanda enjoy a night out in the West Village, no pun intended, of New York City. Last, but sure not least, Drew Sidora loses primary custody of kids to Ralph Pittman as she is ordered to vacate the marital home ASAP.

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EVAN ROSS (on Ashlee Simpson, Diana Ross, Reality TV, Michael Jackson & Masked Singer) Apr 15, 2026

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Evan Ross steps Behind The Rope. Evan is here to mention it all. Evan talks about the full anthology of his acting career from 90210 to Hunger Games and everything and anything in between. Evan talks Reality TV - Ashlee+Evan, wife Ashlee Simpson, Mom Diana Ross, growing up with the likes of Michael Jackson, musical influences and last, but not least, his recent stint as Stingray on Fox’s The Masked Singer.

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Erika Jayne's Dark Side, Kyle Richards' Secret Life Revealed & Danielle Staub's RHONJ Future Apr 14, 2026

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Erika Jayne has officially entered the dark side and, being seemingly very comfortable there, does not seem to be exiting any time soon. Kyle and Morgan have a secret meet up. In other news, Kyle talks about her future with Mauricio. Last, but not least, with all the names being thrown around from RHONJ past to return for Season 15 and/ or make guest appearances, only one has gotten our attention. The one. The only. Miss Danielle Staub.

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