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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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Kyle Is Team PK, Tamra Remains Clueless, Dolores Slams RHOSLC Cast Member & Sutton Is Hurt Dec 24, 2025

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Kyle is not speaking to Dorit, has thrown daggers her way and now has come out as unequivocally “Team PK”. Dolores slams an RHOSLC cast member and Tamra remains clueless regarding her own double standards which grow more out of control by the day. This season of RHOBH moves along with Sutton very hurt, Erika ready to face her legal issues and two newbies who are causing quite a stir. Finally, over in RHOP land, Angel fights back, Ashley gets busy and Monique holds her own.

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Jeff Lewis Fights Back Hard, Kyle Is In Love, Dolores Left Speechless & VPR's Bad Ratings Dec 23, 2025

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Jeff Lewis has had his fair share of drama this year and it seems he is finally fighting back. Things get darker for MJ and Tommy with daggers and threats bring thrown back and forth. Kyle Richards is madly in love and Dorit seems to have a few strong opinions about a lot of things. Dolores is outraged, speechless and heartbroken. Last, but not least, the VPR reboot suffers poor, some say horrible, ratings but Lisa Vanderpump says all is good.

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JESSICA MARKOWSKI (on Owning Manhattan Season 2, Redemption, New Feuds, Ryan Serhant & Real Estate) Dec 22, 2025

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Jessica Markowski steps Behind The Rope. Owning Manhattan’s Jessica Markowski that is. Now that Season 2 of Ryan Serhant’s Netflix show has taken the world by storm, Jessica is here to break it all down - highs, lows and everything and anything in between. Jessica chats her season of redemption, a teary eyed make up with Savannah, securing the first sale of the season and what working with Mr. Serhant is all about. Jessica weighs in on the drama between Nile/ Genesis and Jess Taylor, where she stands with Chloe and the best thing about NYC real estate. Last, but certainly not least, Jessica responds to the comments Tricia Lee has made about her during the season and in the press over the past few weeks. Did someone say Season 3?

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Teddi & Tamra Come For Dorit, Kyle’s Worst Part of RHOBH & Why Teresa and Melissa's Plan May Work Dec 21, 2025

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Teddi and Tamra come for Dorit, Garcelle and anyone and everyone who is not team Kyle. Speaking of Kyle, she reveals her worst part of RHOBH. Teresa and Melissa move forward with their plan which, actually, may work. RHOA takes sense center stage with footage of Kandi and Todd’s prenup called into question. Megan King and Brandi Glanville receive some good news. Teresa & Melissa cuddle up together. Crystal Kung talks a lot but says little. The truth behind Avi and Sutton’s breakup exposed and oh, so very much more!

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BRENDA K. STARR (on Friendship & Fall Out w/ Mariah Carey, Tommy Mottola & Wendy Williams' Involvement) Dec 21, 2025

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Brenda K. Starr steps Behind The Rope. Brenda chats with us about what it was like to find success and hit it big in the late 1980’s with her most well known song “I Still Believe”. We chat about some of her contemporaries at the time, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Cyndi Lauper, Paula Abdul, Tina Turner and Debbie Gibson. Speaking of contemporaries, a little known singer named Mariah Carey used to sing background for Brenda. One day Brenda handed a demo to Columbia Records Executive Tommy Mottola at a party on behalf of Mariah and, as they say in the biz, the rest is history. Brenda opens up about what Tommy was really like both as a person and as a Record Exec who helped launch her career. Brenda also discusses how she really feels about Mariah covering "I Still Believe”, which has now become one of her biggest hits, breaks down where Mariah’s “diva” and “difficult” reputation originates from, and discusses how true she feels those monikers are. She spares no detail in explaining exactly why her and Mariah no longer speak and what she would say if she crossed paths with her today. Why does it not shock us that the name Wendy Williams comes up in this conversation. There was also Mariah’s wedding and being seated at a table with both Gloria Estefan and Barbara Streisand. Of course, we delve deep into Mariah’s “The Meaning of Mariah” book which hit shelves last year - Brenda shares her thoughts, discusses what is accurate and what she would like to rebut, Mariah’s short lived reality docu series “Mariah’s World” - Stella, Bryan, Nick Cannon, and the many misconceptions in the media about Brenda’s relationship past and present with Mariah Carey. Since it is Christmas and all….

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Dorit's Very Bad News, Amanda Frances Doesn't Give One F, Andy Cohen Delays RHONJ Again & RHOSLC Recap Dec 20, 2025

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Another week, another stellar episode of the show Vanity Fair calls one of the best of 2025, The Real Housewives of Salt Late City. We break down this episode as the ladies are still in Santorini and it is Mother’s Day. What can go wrong? In other news, Jen Shah if officially a free woman, has to check into a halfway house and will be carrying out the rest of her sentence at home. Over in RHOBH land, Amanda Frances may have come in with a bang last week, but this week one thing is clear, she definitely does not give one F in the absolute best way possible. Miss Frances is not afraid to ruffle a few feathers no matter how long there diamond holder has been on the show. Dorit receives some very bad news and Andy Cohen is there to help her out. The new VPR cast has a message for Scheana. Last, but not least, Andy delays the return of RHONJ, again.

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Kyle Blames PK For Everything, Sutton/ Erika's Unexpected Friendship & RHOSLC Cast Wants Meredith Gone Dec 19, 2025

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Kyle Richards and Dorit Kemsley are still not on speaking terms. Kyle blames PK for everything, Dorit blames PK for certain things and Sutton’s Mom thinks PK is unattractive. For a man not earning a paycheck for RHOBH, he certainly seems to have a central role this season. Speaking of Sutton, she is happy as can be these days and a blooming friendship with Erika is in full effect. Last, but not least, several RHOSLC cast members have spoken out with a desire to kick Meredith to the curb as rumors, and nastiness, surrounding next season’s cast grow louder.

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Jeff Lewis Is Warned To Shut The F Up, Sutton Slams Garcelle As Fake & Summer House Explosive Trailer Dec 18, 2025

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Jeff Lewis has been issued a serious warning, shut the fu*k up!! Mr. Lewis seems to have ruffled a few feathers as of late and this time it comes with a stern message. Sutton slams Garcelle as fake and her cast mates weigh in with a few thoughts of their own. This season of RHOBH moves on and newbie Amanda Frances has made a bang with a debut that means business. Last, but not least, the Summer House trailer explodes with a West/ Jesse/ Ciara love triangle, six newbies, a Kyle and Carl physical smackdown and last, but not least, Kyle sleeping over a fan’s house.

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Teresa & Melissa's Joint Xmas, Kyle Rejects Mauricio & What To Expect Next Season On RHOC Dec 17, 2025

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Teresa and Melissa and Luis and Joey G and Luis Junior and Gia and all her sisters are headed to Franklin Lakes to celebrate Xmas eve at Melissa and Joe’s house, sprinkle cookies and all. Mauricio is out in these streets talking a big game about a lotta things but Kyle shoots him down, shares divorce updates, has a new massage for Lisa Vanderpump and so much more. Secrets are spilled about next season of RHOC 20 with cast changes, bows on cakes and many possible familiar faces. Last, but not least, Marciano sues Demi and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives producers, Lisa Vanderpump says she knows what happened and Demi claps back at LVP with a message of her own.

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MELISSA RIVERS (on Bravo’s Role In Teresa/ Melissa Make Up, Truth Behind Vicki’s RHOC Return & Traitors Season 4) Dec 17, 2025

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Melissa Rivers is back for what we do best, our Group Text / Behind The Velvet Rope Real Housewives / Pop Culture Round Up. Being December and all, we recap the year and chat all the latest in Housewives and Pop Culture drama. Fresh off her stint at BravoCon, Melissa talks hosting the Below Deck panel - her dream come true - and spills the tea from backstage which maybe she was not supposed to hear. Vicki Gunvalson prepares to return for RHOC Season 20, but what are the real reasons for Ms. Gunvalson’s return. Teresa and Melissa prepare to spend Xmas together but is Bravo more involved in this reconciliation than originally met the eye? Rachel Zoe and Amanda Frances enter RHOBH with a bang. Last, The Traitors (Season 4 shout out!) prepares to return with a stellar cast, behind the scenes secrets and what Alan Cumming calls the most shocking moment in Traitors history.

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