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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 Cohen Told To STFU, RHOSLC Recap, Amanda Frances Exposed As Scammer & Rinna Talks Kathy Hilton Regrets Jan 31, 2026

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RHOP has ended its season and produced reunion looks. RHOSLC has ended its reunion. Both are broken down, analyzed, discussed and some good, some not so good news arises. Andy Cohen is told to STFU. Amanda Frances is slammed as a liar and exposed as a scammer. Last, but not least, this brilliant season of The Traitors continues to slay, Lisa Rinna discusses “regrets” with RHOBH and Kathy Hilton and oh, so very much more.

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Lisa Rinna vs. Colton (Again!), RHOSLC Cast Member To Lose Job & Juicy Joe/ Joey Gorga Reconcile Jan 30, 2026

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Lisa Rinna and Colton Underwood’s drama came to a boiling head this past week with threats, game play, Housewives Housewifing, a formal statement by NBC, a statement by Rinna and many viewers and fans calling for Colton’s utter cancellation. In other news, now that the RHOSLC season is officially over, one cast member may have just lost her job based on current statements and interviews she probably never intended. Last, but not least, Joey Gorga goes on Teresa’s podcast, Melania and Antonia break bread and Juicy Joe weighs in from the Bahamas with a Joey G reconciliation no one saw comin’. Fuhgeddaboudit.

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RHOBH Next Season's Cast Changes, Carl Radke's Crazy Confessions & RHOSLC Producers Warned About Heather Gay Jan 29, 2026

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In what many are calling the most boring season of RHOBH in history, leaks are already spilling about the much needed cast shake up for next season and we are not even half way though this one. Find out who is safe, who is likely to be demoted and who is on the chopping block. Carl Radke bares his soul in his new book with shocking admissions about drugs, alcohol, Lindsay, his sexuality and Summer House that have left even us speechless. Finally, RHOSLC Producers are warned about the “most dangerous housewife on Bravo”, the one, the only, Heather Gay.

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Bethenny Spirals Further, Gizelle Exposes Stacey & Mauricio, Avi's Secrets & Teresa/ Gia's New Restaurant Jan 29, 2026

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Bethenny Frankel has made headlines once again for spiraling, spiraling, spiraling over it all! Gizelle exposes Stacey Rusch and Mauricio. The Traitors Season 4 reigns supreme. Teresa and Gia are opening a restaurant in NJ. Sutton Stracke refuses to open up about ex assistant Avi but internet sleuths expose the truth. Teddi Mellencamp shares another health update. Lisa Barlow gets embarrassed. Last, but not least, Whitney Rose clings to her snowflake for dear life as rumors, and nastiness, of financial ruin and a possible downgraded role gain momentum.

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TODD & JULIE CHRISLEY (on Being Pardoned, Life After Prison, Savannah, New Reality Show & The Masked Singer) Jan 28, 2026

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Todd and Julie Chrisley step Behind The Rope. Todd and Julie are here to mention it all and nothing is off limits. Todd and Julie discussed being pardoned, what prison was really like, life after prison, Savannah, Chase, Greyson, the many new Reality TV Shows they have in the works and last, but certainly not least, what is was like to step into The Croissants costume on The Masked Singer.

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Kyle & Amanda's Split, Gizelle's New Feud, Beckham Family Drama & Dorit Slams Kyle As Boring AF Jan 27, 2026

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Kyle and Amanda, after months of denial, have officially announced their separation and upcoming divorce after four years of marriage. Gizelle Bryant has found herself in the middle of a new feud with Quad Webb that no one saw coming and that Andy Cohen is enjoying just a little too much. Brooklyn Beckham has issued a scathing statement toward his parents which has been challenged and broken down by the Beckham family and internet worldwide. Last, but not least, Dorit slams Kyle as boring and explains there may be more to her separation with Mauricio than meets the eye.

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MELISSA RIVERS on The Traitors (Rinna Conspiracy Theory, Candiace’s Brilliance, Who Will Win, Colton’s Dark Past) Jan 26, 2026

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Melissa Rivers is back to help us make sense of all the backstabbing, treachery and murder happening on this brilliant season 4 of The Traitors. Melissa helps us break down the brilliant decision to make Lisa Rinna, Candiace Dillard and Rob Rausch traitors. We talk the epic showdown between Colton and Rapaport, how many people have forgotten about Colton’s shady past in Bachelor Nation, Rinna banishing Stanbuy and letting us know that no, she wont be attending BravoCon anytime soon. Of course, we also talk the secret traitor, Donna Kelce’s unfortunate early exit and the Swiftie factor of it all. Finally, we talk Rob’s overalls, Alan’s costumes, the fact that Dorinda is on to Rinna, who we think is next to go, who will go far, our well thought out suggestions for next season’s casting, our own intentions and desires to play the game and last, but not least, the upcoming epic Housewife on Housewife bloodbath that Alan says is utter carnage. Rinna, Dorinda and Candiace, we are talking to you!

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Bethenny Accuses Bravo Of Stealing Her Idea, The Cringe Factor In Nene's Return & Teddi Mellencamp Is Not Ok Jan 25, 2026

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John Cougar Mellencamp shares a brutally honest update on daughter Teddi’s health last week which has the whole Internet saying things are not okay at all. Nene is excited she is back on Bravo. Andy is kinda excited but not really. Many fans have rejoiced, but there is a huge cringe factor to Nene’s return that, today, cannot be ignored. Last, but not least, Bethenny Frankel accuses Bravo of stealing her idea, wishes Nene well, reminds us that she is above Nene in life, reminds us that she is above Housewives in life and causes another social media shiz storm that only the B can do without even trying.

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MONIQUE SAMUELS (on RHOP, Wendy, Karen, Candiace, Gizelle, Moving On & T'Challa) Jan 25, 2026

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Monique Samuels steps Behind The Rope. Monique is here to chat about ALL of the drama that went down during her time on RHOP, how she moved on with her life and the highs and lows of being part of The Real Housewives franchise. Monique talks about Producer “involvement” in RHOP, real versus manipulated storylines and her epic, now iconic, reunion binder. Monique dishes on Wendy, Karen, Gizelle, Ashley and Candiace. Speaking of that epic binder, Monique opens up about the exact moment she realized leaving RHOP was the right decision. Yes people, she is back! Mo talks Chris Samuels, Andy Cohen’s favoritism and the difference between quitting Housewives and being fired. Last, but certainly not least, we pay homage to the one, the only, best Pet in the history of Bravo TV, Mr. T’Challa Samuels.

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Kyle's Revenge Against Dorit, Dolores Says Teresa & Melissa Will Never Trust Each Other & RHOSLC Recap Jan 24, 2026

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The RHOSLC Reunion Part II has come and gone and today we break down the highs, lows and everything and anything in between. In other news, Dorit accuses Kyle of launching a revenge plot against her, is very hurt by Erika and shares updates in her relationship with PK. Ben Affleck does not know who Lisa Barlow is. Lisa provides receipts. Angie shades Lisa and promotes her dog. Recaps of RHOP, The Valley Persian Style, Southern Charm and RHOBH are also discussed. Last, but certainly not least, Dolores says Melissa and Teresa do not nor ever will fully trust each other again, despite their ongoing reconciliation thus setting back the return of RHONJ once again.

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