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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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RO-MINA USTAYEV (on Members Only Palm Beach, Bethenny Frankel’s Comments, Real Housewives & Cast Mates) II Jan 23, 2026

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Ro-mina Ustayev steps Behind The Rope. Members Only Palm Beach’s Ro-mina that is. Ro-mina is here to mention it all now that Netflix’s Members Only has taken the world by storm. Ro-mina talks season highs and lows, what she learned from from her first season on reality tv, drama on and off air, The Real Housewives and last, but not least, cast mates Hilary, Rosalyn, Taja, DJ Tumbles and “friends of” Gayle and Suebelle. Finally, Ro-mina talks about how the show was received by the public, Palm Beach elite and, of course, Bethenny Frankel! Part II starts now.

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Shannon Knows Who RHOC's Secret Caller Is, Erika's Separation From Dorit & Meredith Exposes Heather Gay's Secrets Jan 22, 2026

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Denise Richards has come forward with a new threat, warning and promise for soon to be ex Aaron Phypers that we did not see coming. Erika Jayne announces her much needed separation from Dorit Kemsley. Shannon Beador has made shocking claims that she knows exactly who the mystery blogger from the RHOC finale is who has come for Tamra Judge. Emily Simpson prepares for a great Season 20 now that nemesis Katie Ginella is out. Meredith Marks reveals more secret facts about Heather Gay. Vicki Gunvalson moves ahead with the sale of Coto Insurance. Teddi Mellencamp is allright. Last, but not least, Kandi Burruss comes out swinging against soon to be ex Todd Tucker.

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RHONJ Producers Can't Find A Cast, Andy Cohen Tells Some Lies & Meredith Threatens RHOSLC Cast w/ Defamation Jan 21, 2026

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RHONJ Producers cannot find a cast for the return of RHONJ and outside sources have officially been called in to help. Once again, the return of RHONJ is stalled! Andy Cohen tells a few lies about RHONY’s return. Meredith threats the RHOSLC cast with a defamation lawsuit. RHOC casting makes moves for Season 20. Tom and Ariana settle their several year long legal battle over their shared home. Sami Sheen accuses sister Lola of dating her ex. Austen Kroll suffers another set back and oh, so very much more.

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RO-MINA USTAYEV (on Members Only Palm Beach, Bethenny Frankel’s Comments, Real Housewives & Cast Mates) Jan 21, 2026

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Ro-mina Ustayev steps Behind The Rope. Members Only Palm Beach’s Ro-mina that is. Ro-mina is here to mention it all now that Netflix’s Members Only has taken the world by storm. Ro-mina talks season highs and lows, what she learned from from her first season on reality tv, drama on and off air, The Real Housewives and last, but not least, cast mates Hilary, Rosalyn, Taja, DJ Tumbles and “friends of” Gayle and Suebelle. Finally, Ro-mina talks about how the show was received by the public, Palm Beach elite and, of course, Bethenny Frankel!

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Truth Behind Nene's Bravo Return, Golessa Fu*ks Jax & Mary Cosby's Church Scandal Fallout Jan 20, 2026

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Nene Leakes is officially returning to Bravo in a limited capacity in Bravo’s new Real Housewives Girls Trip. Karen Huger attends the RHOP reunion and opens up. Golnesa fu*ks Jax but would rather forget the whole thing ever happened. Candiace slays The Traitors are Rapaport causes great divide. Last, but not least, Mary Cosby deals with the aftermath of her church doc which is rumored to be taking center stage next season when RHOSLC returns.

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Teresa & Margaret's Inevitable Reconciliation, RHOM's Return & Nene's Second Chance (w/ Patrik & Pol) Jan 19, 2026

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With Lisa and Jodi dunzo and Todd and Alexia apparently back together, the cast of RHOM is expected to be announced any day now. Teresa and Melissa’s reconciliation is going strong and seems as genuine as it gets. Rumors arise again that a Teresa/ Margaret reconciliation is close behind. Jennifer Aydin has exited the BravoVerse. Nene Leakes prepares for a return. The Valley Persian style is an immediate fan fav. Last, but not least, Schwartzy and Lala prepare for their return to The Valley later this year.

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RHOC Cast Member Becomes Production Spy, Heather Gay's Leaked Texts & RHOM Shunned From New RHUGT Cast Jan 18, 2026

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Rumors, and nastiness, have surfaced that one current RHOC cast member has become Production’s little spy in order to save their job and ensure job security for a long tie to come. The cast for the upcoming Girl’s Trip has been announced but where is the representative from RHOM and why was RHOM slighted. Mike Shouhed shuns the new Valley. Heather Gay’s private texts are released, allegedly. Kyle Cooke makes fun of Craig Conover. Last, but not least, Erika slams Amanda.

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Bravo's NYC Prep / Gossip Girl (A Deep Dive with UES Native Sydney Sadick) Jan 18, 2026

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NYC Prep. One of the gone, but definitely not forgotten, classic Bravo TV shows. Born and raised on New York City’s Upper East Side, Sydney Sadick’s childhood “was” NYC Prep. She has lived the real life “Gossip Girl”. On that note, she stops by to help us break down the classic Bravo TV Show “NYC Prep” which aired for one season, nine episodes, in the summer of 2009. Being the same age as the cast of “NYC Prep”, Sydney remembers the buzz amongst the uptown private elite school system that a real life Gossip Girl was casting way back when. Sydney chats with us about which of the six "NYC Prep” cast members she grew up with and what she knows about each in real life. Next we discuss just how does a show chronicling the lives of six wealthy uptown teenagers get made when those teenagers are going out at night living their lives as if they are adults. We discuss the highs and lows of the show and the public's outcry once the show was aired. We also discuss the glaring lack of parental supervision shown in “NYC Prep” and Sydney breaks down just how accurate a portrayal of a wealthy uptown teenager’s life the show was. We discuss why the show did not make it and only lasted for one short lived season. Of course, we also pay homage to its West Coast sister, “The Hills” and its Scripted Cousin “Gossip Girl”.

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Crystal Kung Also Kicked Out Of Ashley Tisdale's Mom Group, Katie Ginella Fired & RHOSLC Reunion Recap Jan 17, 2026

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Ashley Tisdale’s mom group drama is the gift that just keeps on giving. Now, both Sutton and Crystal Kung have chimed in with Crystal revealing her own ties to the group. Katie Ginella has been fired from RHOC to no one’s shock but Emily Simpson lives to see another day. Married To Medicine and Southern Charm falter while The Valley Persian Style soars high. Last, but not least, Part I of the RHOSLC reunion does not disappoint as Meredith and Whitney face off, behind the scenes secrets are spilled and everyone fights to get the last word as Andy Cohen gets ready to walk the F off. What a season…

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Jeff Lewis' Bravo Return, Erika Jayne's Hypocrisy, VPR's Problems & The Shahs' New Feud (w/ Patrik & Pol) Jan 16, 2026

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The Valley Persian Style has arrived to rave reviews but all is not as it seems. GG, MJ and Reza have old drama to solve, new friends and new problems as the fans react to this Shahs reboot coast to coast. Jeff Lewis shares updates on his Bravo Return in Flipping Out 2.0. VPR suffers some problems in its freshman rebooted season. Erika Jayne is accused of hypocrisy as she plans to move in with her new love. Members Only Palm Beach has become our new obsession of which we just cannot get enough. Last, but not least, Spencer Pratt is running for Governor of California in a move no one saw coming. Everyone’s fav chumps Patrik and Pol return to help us make sense of it all.

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