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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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WENDY OSEFO (on RHOP, Highs & Lows, Eddie, Karen Huger, Her Mother & More!) Feb 15, 2026

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Wendy Osefo steps Behind The Rope. This season of RHOP has brought the drama but much of it was overshadowed by Wendy and Eddie’s arrest and subsequent fraud charges which we will see play out throughout much of 2026. Wendy talks RHOP cast mates past and present - Karen, Gizelle, Monique, Ashley and more. Wendy also opens up about her mother who she had one of the most memorable scenes of the whole RHOP season with. Wendy talks RHOP highs and lows, the hardships of family and oh, so very much more. The professor is in the house for a hold nothing back chat about all things RHOP. In other words, as we like to say, Wendy mentions it all.

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Everyone Seems To Hate Jill Zarin, Is Ramona Next?, & Melissa Gorga Ok Not Returning To RHONJ Feb 14, 2026

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Jill Zarin’s cancellation continues as we head into the weekend. Zarin Fabrics X’s out Jill’s face, Jill’s Step Grandson is holding 24/7 Q & A’s about his step grandma, Brandi Glanville weighs in and so much more. Taylor Armstrong walks back her own statement on the Super Bowl, Heather Dubrow comes forward with a message and fans wonder if Ramona is next. In other news, Melissa Gorga runs into the Manzos, reveals the real reason Bravo cannot move ahead with RHONJ at this time and last, but certainly not least, explains how and why she would be okay with RHONJ moving forward without her. Last, but not least, Amanda Batula is getting a bad Summer House edit this season but unlike Paige DeSorbo, no one seems to mind.

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RHOBH Cast Fractured To Point Of No Repair, Teresa On Pins & Needles w/ Melissa & Andy's Banned From WWHL List Feb 13, 2026

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Teresa is walking on pins and needles around Melissa to ensure they have no disagreements, tension, arguments or fights in order for RHONJ to return sooner than later so she can get that paycheck. Kenya Moore is rumored to be on the verge of bankruptcy. The cast of RHOBH seems to be more fractured than fans even thought to the point of no return. Andy Cohen reveals his list of people he has banned from returning to WWHL. Ariana Madix is rumored to be engaged. Mary Cosby’s son suffers another set back. Last but not least, Reza has a message for ex Shah Mike Shouhed that everyone needs to hear.

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Bethenny's RHONY Return(?), Gorga/ Laurita's Hostile Run In, Kyle vs. Vicki & Alex McCord's Return Feb 12, 2026

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Bethenny Frankel could be headed to RHONY on E! as the rumors of her return gain speed and momentum. Melissa Gorga and Jacqueline Laurita have a hostile run in while filming the now complete RHUGT but all is not as it seems. Kyle and Vicki seems to have very different approaches to a few things as tension mounts. Nene Leakes enters a new old feud. Last, but not least, Alex McCord returns with a bang.

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Andy Cohen Discusses E!'s RHONY, Jen Aydin Crashes RHUGT Filming In Desperate Move & RHORI Trailer Feb 11, 2026

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Andy Cohen breaks his silence on the return of the RHONY OG’s to E! Jennifer Aydin crashes RHUGT filming, uninvited, in a desperate move to get back on Bravo TV. Of course Housewives Producers had a plan of their own for Miss Aydin which did not end as she planned. A warning to Teresa is issued. Last, but not least, the RORI trailer drops and we have many, many thoughts! Calling all RHONJ fans…

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Tamra Banned From RHUGT, Karen's New Message For Wendy, Next Gen LA BTS Filming Tea & Lisa Rinna Wins Feb 11, 2026

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Next Gen LA filming is in full effect with Durbow, Umansky/Richards and Grammar offspring already makes waves behind the scenes. Tamra gets banned from filming RHUGT but all is not as it seems. Karen Huger has a new message for Miss Osefo. The Valley Season 3 prepares to return. RHOBH continues its less than stellar season. Last, but not least, in case you forgot, she is Lisa Fu*king Rinna… always!

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RHOSLC Fake News, RHOM Delayed, RHONY Returns, Kenya Moore Is Not Ok & RHONJ Move On/ Forget About It Feb 10, 2026

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The status of Housewives is very up in the air with many strange updates and unanswered questions about many of our favorite franchises. Fake news arises about RHOSLC which Andy Cohen shoots down. Does that mean anything? RHOM is stalled and delayed. RHONY is about to be announced any day now - yes Andy is still saying this - with a mostly new younger cast. Last, but not least, a desperate ex RHONJ part time cast member drops fake news as fans are urged to move on and not expect RHONJ to be back anytime in 2026. Oh yea, also Kenya Moore is in trouble in many ways.

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Karen Huger's Jailhouse Confessions, Real Reason Carl & Kyle Came To Blows & Bethenny's Health Update Feb 09, 2026

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Karen Huger has returned to RHOP, sat down with Andy Cohen, appeared at the reunion - looking great - and now is opening up with jail house stories and more behind the scenes details about her journey to sobriety. Carl and Kyle come to blows this season on Summer House but today more facts come to the surface which shed light on exactly what led to this BFF brawl. Bethenny Frankel shares updates on her health, new life and revolutionary new dating app. Last, but not least, Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively go another round.

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NBC Protects Dorinda From "Horrible Person" Edit, Angel Massie's Negative Reviews From Bravo Trolls & Heather Wants Meredith To Return Feb 08, 2026

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The Traitors’ Ron Funches claims Dorinda Medley said horrible, horrific things to him inside the castle. He also claims they were outside gameplay, deeply personal and so horrific NBC edited them out. Today we deep dive what those things were and exactly why does NBC seem to be protecting Dorinda. In similar news, Caroline Stanbury also revealed issues with Medley in the castle which we never saw. Angel Massie receives tons of horrific one star reviews after RHOP’s cast trip from hell. Angel claps back and learns just how sick the BravoVerse can be. Lala shades Scheana again as Ashley Tisdale cozies up to Hilary Duff’s estranged sister Haylie. Last, but not least, in a move no one saw coming, Heather Gay wants Meredith Marks to stay on RHOSLC next season.

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ERIC NIES (on The Real World New York, Starting Reality TV, Camille Grammer & The Pitfalls Of Fame) Feb 08, 2026

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This is the true story of seven strangers picked to live in a house, work together, and have their lives taped. Find out what happens when people stop being polite and start getting real…. The Real World. Eric Nies steps Behind The Rope. Mr. Eric Nies was part of the granddaddy of all of reality TV, the original Real World, New York, Season One. THE show that changed, introduced, formed and revolutionized Reality TV. With no prior reality show to look to, we discuss how that makes the Real World, New York, Season One possibly the most authentic reality TV show ever. Eric discusses his hesitations to do certain things not knowing how the final product would turn out and the influence of producers and editing back then. Eric discusses what MTV was like back in the day when it played music all day and how he thought the Real World would maybe be a little show that a few people watched. On that note, we talk about how life suddenly changed once the show aired and became a blockbuster of supreme magnitude. We discuss his house mates Julie, Norman, Heather, Kevin, Becky and Andre and who he keeps in touch with today. He explains how once the Real World ended he was offered the gig as host of Club MTV, which led to MTV’s The Grind (also featuring a pre RHOBH Camille Grammer), which led to The Grind Workout Videos, which led to a long career as both a Competitor and Host of the classic MTV juggernaut The Challenge. He had movie offers, modeling offers and who could forget that Bruce Weber photoshoot book he was in with his brother (Google It). Being the hot commodity in town, no one said no. Money, fame, booze, drugs, women, anything at his fingertips that he wanted, Eric seemingly had it all. Until he didn't. With an addictive personality, Eric finally hit rock bottom and had his “aha" moment when he realized he needed to transform his life. Eric and David discuss the aftermath of being in the spotlight, how fame is possibly the most addictive drug of all, the highs and lows of the entertainment business and how to navigate it successfully and come out the other side.

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