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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:

Heather McDonald's Thoughts on BFF Jill Zarin(?), Dorit vs. PK (Who Is Lying?) & Rinna Reveals RHOBH's Dark Secrets Mar 02, 2026

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Lisa Rinna’s book is hot hot hot and she is spilling all the dirty, dark secrets of what really goes on behind the scenes on RHOBH and Bravo. Let us never forget she is Lisa F’ing Rinna but also let us never forget if you come for her, the housewife will come out. Dorit and PK continue their season long he said, she said, but who is telling the truth and who is lying? Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen enter the “Jill Zarin is cancelled” chat. Heather McDonald, not so much. Speaking of Jill, we offer our unsolicited advice about what to do now.

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Vicki/ Shannon Fight On Camera, Bethenny Joins Ramona and Sonja &Teddi Mellencamp Breaks Down Mar 01, 2026

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Bethenny Frankel joins Ramona Singer and Sonja Morgan in a move no one saw coming and talks about her health, RHONY OGs and next moves. RHOC Season 20 is well under way and Vicki and Shannon are already fighting. Somewhere, Tamra is smiling ear to ear. Producers too. “In The City” prepares to debut as this Amanda vs. Kyle season of Summer House chugs along. Last, but not least, Teddi Mellencamp breaks down.

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The Traitors' BOB THE DRAG QUEEN (on Reality TV, Celeb Drama & More!) Mar 01, 2026

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Bob The Drag Queen. Or should we say, The Traitors’ Bob The Drag Queen and now that the reunion has concluded, oh what a season it was. Bob talks Drag Race, opening for Madonna on The Celebration Tour, the legendary New York City Drag Scene where Bob got his start (shout out to Barracuda Lounge), coming up the ranks alongside fellow NYC and RuPaul’s Drag Race legends Peppermint and Bianca Del Rio, Drag Race Guest Judges Nicole Richie, Gigi Hadid, Debbie Harry, Marc Jacobs, Vivica A. Fox and oh, so very much more.

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Meghan King's Life Threatened, Lisa Rinna Spills All The "Off Limits" RHOBH Tea & RHOP Reunion Recap Feb 28, 2026

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Lisa Rinna has bared her soul and revealed all the best kept RHOBH secrets in her book and on her book tour this past week and we just cannot get enough. Long live Taylor McBride. Meghan Edmonds reveals her life, and the life of her children, were threatened, claims Jim Edmonds gave her number to sex workers to harass her and all sorts of other strange stuff involving the police which we break down here today. The RHOP Reunion Part II has come and gone and left utter carnage in its way. Jassi accused Keiarna of stealing Greg. Gizelle and Ashley reminisce on the good ole days when Housewives had thick skin. Monique’s binder makes a return. Ashley schools Wendy over her alleged multiple social security numbers and that is only the beginning.

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Jeff Lewis Meddles, Heather Dubrow Confronts Tamra, The Traitors Concludes & Bethenny Frankel Knows It All Feb 27, 2026

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Heather Dubrow confronts Tamra Judge and she is not at all happy. Jeff Lewis gets riled up and gets everyone else riled up. Bethenny Frankel trains for the FBI and is now a PI solving crimes. Vicki Gunvalson is met with mixed reviews regarding her RHOC return. Robby Bobby prepares to win The Traitors. Kyle Cooke and Salley Carson rumors arise again. Teddi shares a health update. Last, but not least, where the F is Nancy Guthrie.

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Is Jill Zarin Okay(?), Andy Cohen Seemingly Targets Ramona Next & Bravo's "No Bloggers" Contract Exposed Feb 26, 2026

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Andy Cohen urges fans, again, to call E! If they have a problem with the new RHONY. With Jill having already been fired, the more Andy talks, the more he can only be talking about one person… The Singer Stinger. Buzzzzzzz like a bee. Speaking of RHONY’s return, rumors and nastiness are still circulating that Jill Zarin is not doing okay, cannot get over blaming herself for her termination and has checked into a facility for mental help. RHOSLC contracts are now rumored to have a very strict “no bloggers” clause. Expect every other franchise, and rest of Bravo TV, to follow. Last, but not least, Rachel Zoe speaks her truth, upsets her soon to be ex and dominates as this season of RHOBH heats up.

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Dorinda Replaces Jill On RHONY Maybe, Bethenny Seems To Solve Nancy Guthrie Case & Rinna Spills Traitors Reunion Tea Feb 25, 2026

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Lisa Rinna is spilling all sorts of tea ahead of tomorrow night’s reunion of The Traitors and we are seated. Let us never forget one of the Housewife greats and, as Lisa has taught us this week, if you want a housewife, you will get a housewife. Hunni. Dorinda is set to replace Jill on the new RHONY, kinda, maybe, maybe not. Bethenny Frankel who knows it all, is now on the case to solve Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance with a a theory that seems to make a lot of sense. Kim Kardashian talks Larsa Pippen. Last, but not least, a whole host of Bravolebs have rejected The Traitors for a whole host of reasons, many of which make no sense at all whatsoever.

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Bethenny Frankel Snaps, Andy Cohen Is Mean To Jill Zarin & Lisa Rinna Cries Over RHOBH Feb 25, 2026

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Even though it happened a few weeks ago, Andy Cohen has more to say on Jill Zarin’s cancellation and it is not nice at all in any way shape or form. Bethenny Frankel has snapped, does not give one F about what y’all say and urges everyone to block her, unfollow and/ or cancel. #freespeech Lisa Rinna cries over her RHOBH exit and mentions it all. Guerdy gets upset at Bravo. Last, but not least, Rachel Zoe is on the move and possibly has a new man.

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Should Jill Zarin Sue? (w/ Attorney Chad Davenport, Esq.) Feb 24, 2026

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Jill Zarin has made a statement during the Super Bowl half time performance a few weeks ago. Since then, she has been let go from her position at E! on RHONY’s Golden Life. The BravoVerse, Kelly Dodd, celebs, Andy Cohen and more have weighed in on Jill’s current situation. Today, litigation attorney Chad Davenport, Esq. stops by to discuss Jill’s situation, whether or not she has a viable lawsuit, the chances of her success, the First Amendment, Reality TV contract “Morality Clauses”, the Bethenny Clause, Jill’s current emotional state and what happens next.

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Dorinda Gets Real Mad, Andy Defends Amanda Frances & Gizelle/ Robyn Hold Karen Accountable Feb 23, 2026

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Dorinda Medley gets mad. Real Mad. In other news, Andy Cohen defends Amanda Frances and explains all the reasons we should love her and leave her alone. Gizelle and Robyn hold Karen Huger’s feet to the fire. Monique and Ashley get very mad at Karen and oh, so very much more.

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