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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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Truth Behind Jeff Lewis' New Show, Heather McDonald Update & Bethenny's Animal Behavior (w/ Sarah From Texas) Oct 05, 2026

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Jeff Lewis’ new show, Still Flipping Out, has finally arrived - episode two drops tonight. Today, Sarah From Texas stops by to help us break down this new show, make sense of it all and explain what is really going on behind the scenes with Jeff and all of his so called chumps. A Heather McDonald update emerges. Bethenny Frankel is outraged over animal behavior, attempts to flirt and reminds us that she is one rich B. Next Gen season three is in full effect with a new villain expected to emerge.

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Kim D's Horrific Milania Giudice/ Robert Cosby Jr. Video, KJ Violates House Arrest & RHONY Cast Threatened By Carole Oct 04, 2026

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This past week, Kim D. posted a horrific, disgusting video of her dancing around to headlines that Mary Cosby’s son had past away, that Cindy Crawford’s son had past away and that Milania Giudice was found with fentanyl in her system. To make matters worse, the ex RHONJ friend of, included KJ Biermann in her attack somehow implying that what he allegedly did relates to what Milania is going through. Today, we break down Ms. D’s repulsive video, explain all the things she did wrong and offer some advice on where we all go here. Speaking of KJ, rumor is he is not following all the rules surrounding his home arrest. Last, but sure not least, the RHONY cast appears to be threatened by Carole Radziwill who many are calling the star of season sixteen.

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Kathy Griffin's My Life on the D-List Assistant Tiffany Rinehart (on Kathy, Truth About WWHL Backstage & RHOBH) Oct 04, 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.

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Teresa's Formal Statement About Milania Broken Down, Shocking Milania Update, RHOSLC Recap & RHONY Recap Oct 03, 2026

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So much has been said about Milania Giudice over the past two weeks. Today we break down Teresa’s statement, share Milania updates and ask whether the media and BravoVerse has a duty to not discuss Milania’s mental health as Tre has asked of all of us. In other news, we share a very unpopular opinion about RHOM as Andy declares, again, that he wants RHOM back. RHONY’s Passover Seder from he$$ has everyone fighting, Martha Stewart returns, Jennifer Tilly appears and Carole gets really mad. Last, but not least, on RHOSLC Whitney betrays Quai, Lisa tells a few fibs, Brownwyn leans into her new life and Meredith is loving her life.

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RHONJ's Very Different Upcoming Season, Kyle/ Mauricio's Inevitable Divorce & How RHONY Got So Good Oct 02, 2026

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As Milania and Teresa make headlines yet again, the new season of RHONJ which is expected later this year will look very different than anything the Garden State has ever shown us before. RHONY has another stellar week, but not everyone is on board. Last, but not least, Kyle and Mauricio head to an inevitable divorce, unsolicited advice to Heather Dubrow and so much more!

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Bethenny's NY Return, Margaret Josephs' Cast Member Happy She's Fired & Lisa Barlow Says Whitney Looks Cheap Oct 01, 2026

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Bethenny Frankel has declared loud and clear, the B is back!!!!! As the new season of RHONJ is being edited as we speak for a premier in the next few months before years end, Margaret Josephs gets targeted by cast mates past and present in a move no one saw coming. Last, but not least, another stellar episode of RHOSLC has dropped while Lisa Barlow says Whitney Rose is cheap, Heather deserved to be forgiven and John Barlow is still the sexiest man alive.

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Teresa Is Very Worried About Milania, Kelly Dodd's Criminal Trial Update & Everyone Is Mad At Luann Sep 30, 2026

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As RHUGT prepares to come to an end next week at Bluestone Manor, one thing is clear. Everyone is mad at Luann. Lu tries hard not to become the next Vicki Gunvalson as Alex McCord reminds us that LV does not make mistakes, Tre tries to play the sax and Kyle wonders how fast she can get back to the 90210. In other news, Kelly Dodd’s next court date is set where she will have to face her revenge porn charges head on. Madonna wins big - 7 wins - and dominates, as usual, the VMAs. Last, but not least, everyone from Milania’s camp speaks out as rumors from inside Teresa’s inner circle emerge that she truly does not know what to do next in order to help her daughter much in need.

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JUDY TORRES (on Being The Queen of Freestyle, Overcoming Childhood Abuse, Madonna & Reclaiming Your Power) Sep 30, 2026

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Judy Torres steps Behind The Rope. The Queen of Freestyle is here to mention it all. Long before podcasts and social media gave artists a platform to discuss mental health, Bronx native Judy Torres—affectionately known to millions as the "Queen of Freestyle"—was the voice of a dance music revolution. Her anthems like "No Reason to Cry" and "Come Into My Arms" defined an era of late-80s and 90s club culture and pop radio. Now, celebrating nearly 40 years as a recording artist and over 25 years as a iconic voice on New York’s 103.5 WKTU, Judy is stepping forward with her most candid project yet: her memoir, No Reason to Cry. In No Reason to Cry, Judy peels back the curtain on the price of early fame. Beyond the sold-out shows and radio hits, she exposes the hidden battles she fought behind the scenes: domestic trauma, toxic industry dynamics, health scares, bullying, and severe depression. As we said, Judy mentions it all!

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Truth About Milania Giudice's Airport Breakdown, Ariana To Quit Next Gen & Housewives Troll Brandi's GoFundMe Sep 29, 2026

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Milania Giudice went viral last week after her, now deleted, Tampa Airport video went viral. New facts emerge daily - nervous breakdown, under professional care, substance claims, police audio reports leaked. Today, here, we dissect and make sense of it all. Ariana Biermann claims she want to quit Next Gen and go home but with all going on with KJ, we strongly advise against that. Last, but not least, Real Housewives troll Brandi Glanville’s GoFundMe as she is the first person eliminated from this season of Special Forces.

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Dorit's Shocking Yearly Income, Lisa Barlow's True Colors Exposed, Bravo's Escuses For Vicki & RHOP Secrets Sep 28, 2026

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Dorit’s shockingly yearly income salary is revealed. Lisa Barlow’s true colors are exposed. Bravo makes excused for Vicki Gunvalson’s behavior. RHOP secrets are spilled and revealed. Gizelle and Robyn we are looking at you. Last, but not least, Dolly Parton’s family has gone to war over her hundred multi million dollar fortune.

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