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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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RHOSLC Cast Members Try To Get Meredith Fired, Teresa Breaks Down & Checking In On KJ's House Arrest Sep 27, 2026

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Meredith Marks’ RHOSLC cast mates are trying to get her fired but just what is going on, who is at the bottom of this and what happens next. Of course, Lisa B has something to say about it. Teresa breaks down. Luann annoys the Bravoverse but not more than Vicki. Ciara slays DWTS. Andy resolves past feuds. Mary blocks Angie K. Last, but not least, we check in on KJ Biermann’s home arrest and are, in a rare move, left utterly speechless.

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Constantine Maroulis (on RHONY, LuAnn, Ramona, Tinsley, Camille Grammer & American Idol) II Sep 27, 2026

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Constantine Maroulis steps Behind The Rope. Do you remember when RHONY OG’s LuAnn de Lesseps and Ramona Singer said that they have both "been there, done that" with a fine younger gentleman. That fine younger gentleman has also had past relations with fellow RHONY cast member and Forever It-Girl Tinsley Mortimer. A fine gentleman who, according to Lu, “won American Idol." Turns out, our fav Apple Holders were talking about Constantine Maroulis, who actually came in 6th place during Season 4 of the hit singing competition. Constantine stops by to discuss American Idol - Paula, Simon, Seacrest, Carrie Underwood, getting the "Mom" vote, his shocking elimination - we discuss it all. We also discuss that one time he had a TV show in development with Kelsey Grammer. Yup all our Camille questions have been answered. Of course, we discuss the juggernaut that is, was, and will always be Rock Of Ages - how Constantine made that show his own, the backstage visits from the likes of Paris Hilton, Lea Michelle, Arod, Cammy Diaz and Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes. Of course, we then focus on what y’all wanna talk about, RHONY, Bravo and Housewives. Part II starts now.

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Jeff Lewis Threatens To Quit, RHOC Producers' Desperate Attempt To Save RHOC & RHOSLC/ RHONY/ Next Gen Recaps Sep 26, 2026

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RHOSLC, RHONY and RHOC have all had a week and we are here to break all three down as only we can! Next Gen concludes with tears, cameos and everyone, except Ava, still hating Charlie. One thing is clear though. Season Three, here we come. Jeff Lewis threatens to quit, again, and says he is serious this time. RHOC Producers make a desperate move to save this “off” season. Andy and Nene exchange words. The real reason Jacqueline Laurita and Melissa Gorga reunited is exposed. All this and oh, so very much more!

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Dorit's Game Over, RHONJ Cameras Unexpectedly Back Up, Meredith Moves On & Kim Zolciak Goes Shopping Sep 25, 2026

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It is game over for Dorit for a lot of reasons but one wonders if any of this will be shown on RHOBH next season or if it will be another season of smoke, mirrors, diamonds and rose. Morgan Wade. Erika’s legal issues. Shall we go on… Meredith doesn’t accept Whitney’s apology. Jesse Solomon makes the same mistake twice so how can summer really be fun? Presley Gerber’s shocking death has shocked Hollywood. Kim Zolciak goes shopping and Brielle plans to marry amidst KJ’s legal battle for alleged sexual assault. Law Roach styles Kim K. Last, but not least, RHONJ cameras are back up in a move no one saw coming!

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Leah Remini on RHOBH Mixed Feelings, Bethenny's New RHONY vs Golden Life OG Rant & Perez Hilton True Update Sep 24, 2026

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Bethenny Frankel breaks her silence and weighs in on the new RHONY cast, The Golden Life OG show and, in typical Bethenny fashion, a whole lot more. Tea and drama spills from behind the scenes filming for the new upcoming season of RHOBH. Lisa Rinna, Sutton and other RHOBH weigh in, with mixed results, on just how good Leah Remini will be as a housewife of BH. Karen and Gizelle almost come to blows. Last, but not least, with all the news out there about how Perez Hilton is doing, we separate fact from fiction and answer the question, just how is Perez Hilton doing.

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Major Setback For KJ Biermann, Andy Defends Vicki, Luann Gets Very Drunk & Teresa Amuses Us All Sep 23, 2026

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The case against KJ Biermann for charges of sexual assault just took a shocking unexpected twist as Kim and Kroy rally and the court serves a major blow to KJ ahead of his October arraignment. In other news, for those worried, Brielle’s November wedding is still on. Luann gets very drunk, the cast screams intervention and Teresa amuses us beyond our wildest dreams. Last, but not least, Vicki bans her RHOC cast members, annoys the audience even more, makes an attempt on RHUGT and, in a shocking move no one saw coming, is defended hard core by Andy Cohen.

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The Business Of Bravo/ Reality TV (Bethenny, LVP, Mauricio, Kim K, Martha Stewart, Shark Tank & More!) Sep 23, 2026

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Mara Dorne steps behind the rope. Bravo Business 101. Class is in session and Mara is here to help us make sense of it all. From the most successful housewife of all time, yes Bethenny Frankel we are talking about you so the uber successful Mauricio Umansky to one of the most successful restaurant geniuses of all time, Lisa Vanderpump Mara covers it all. We also talk Shark Tank, Love Island, tips every successful entrepreneur should know and last, but not least, why Bravo marketing should be taught at the Wharton School Of Business.

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Sarah Fraser Returns, KJ Biermann In Huge Trouble, Carole Radziwill's Curse & Gizelle/ Karen Feud Sep 22, 2026

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Sarah Fraser stops by to help us make sense of this most shocking case in Bravo history, KJ Biermann. Sarah shares her updates on the case, we share all the interviews with Kim, Kroy, Ariana and Brielle which have resurfaced from the past and last, but not least, chat where KJ’s legal case goes from here. Nene talks to Kim and says she is not okay. Carole Radziwill has a curse. The new RHONY continues to win. The Potomac trailer looks amazing but all is not as it seems and oh so very much more.

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KJ Biermann's Disturbing Family Video, Gage's "Still Flipping Out" Exit & Brandi Glanville's GoFundMe Sep 21, 2026

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KJ Biermann is now out on bond but has a whole bunch of stipulations of what he can and cannot do as this situation and case gets stranger by the day. Next Gen ends with a bang. Dina Manzo claps back at Caroline. Martha Stewart leans all in to RHONY in ways we never knew possible. Housewives send money to Brandi Glanville’s GoFundMe and the amounts are shocking to say the least. RHOSLC is back in our lives. Craig and Austen are headed to Southern Hospitality to take over for Leva. Teddi shares a health update. Tamra dominates the OC. Thomas Ravenel films Southern Charm. Last, but not least, Gage Edward reveals his shocking decision to leave Still Flipping Out. Say whaaaatttt?

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The Unimaginable Pain Jeff Lewis Caused Gage, KJ Biermann's Shocking New Charges & The Golden Life Trailer Sep 20, 2026

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KJ’s lawyer speaks out and wants to move him to juvenile court as more shocking, insane charges are filed involving family members. Ariana and Liam get cozy during NYC fashion week as Next Gen concludes with a bang. Daisy causes drama. Andy plays favorites. The Golden Life drops its trailer. Last, but sure not least, Gage Edward talks a lot of smack, collects those Substack dollars and explains the excruciating pain ex Jeff Lewis caused him.

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