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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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Jeff Lewis Squashes That Beef, Scheana Blames Brandi Glanville & Dorit Is Unburdened (with/ Patrik & Pol) Nov 03, 2025

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The countdown to BravoCon has finally begun. The day is upon us and with a few past feuds to his name, it is time for Mr. Jeff Lewis to step front and center and “Squash That Beef” with a bunch of past names we know all too well. In other news, Scheana Shay claps back at many recent rumors, and nastiness, talks The Valley/ Lala and, last but not least, seems to blame Brandi Glanville for a whole lotta stuff. Still. Dorit Kemsley is unburdened but from what exactly. Vanderpump 2.0 prepares to premiere at BravoCon but all is not as it seems. Finally, Jax Taylor plans his next move and RHOBH next season tea is spilled as the premiere date of December 4th rapidly approaches. Patrik and Pol stop by to help us break it all down.

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Tamra's RHOC Season 20 Plan, Andy Cohen's Big News, Wendy's Worse Nightmare & Denise's Big Win Nov 02, 2025

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With a very tough reunion at hand, Tamra Judge looks ahead to RHOC Season 20 and explains all the things we can expect from Bravo’s longest running Housewife in history. Sorry Gunvalson. Andy Cohen has big news. Wendy Osefo’s worst nightmare comes true. Denise Richards wins big. Southern Charm prepares to premiere. Last, but not least, the RHOC reunion looks shock, shine, soar and suffocate.

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CANDIACE DILLARD BASSETT (on RHOP, Gizelle, Karen, Ashley, Wendy & Monique Samuels) II Nov 02, 2025

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Candiace Dillard Bassett steps Behind The Rope. Candiace is here to, as we like to say, mention it all. Candiace breaks down her journey on RHOP - the highs and lows, good times, drama and more. Candiace talks cast mates Wendy, Robin, Gizelle, Ashley and The Grand Dame. Candiace also chats about her past with Monique Samuels - both on and off air, husband Chris Bassett, other franchises’ Housewives, the lessons learned from Lisa Rinna and oh so very much more. Part II starts now!

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Jeff Lewis Slams RHOC, Gia Pleads For Tre's RHONJ Job, Gizelle/ Robin Laugh At Wendy & Lisa Barlow Exposed Nov 01, 2025

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Jeff Lewis slams RHOC in a series of thoughts, ideas and criticisms that only Jeff Lewis would be capable of. Gizelle and Robin revisit Wendy’s arrest, alleged crimes and mug shot and offer some not so very nice words of advice. Gia pleads for Mama Tre’s RHONJ job. The RHONY OG’s reunite. Fans react to Jill Zarin’s facelift. The Valley’s Jesse and Michelle finalize their divorce. Lala and Janet Caperna get closer. Edwin Arroyave boos up and plans to hang with Joey Gorga. The countdown to BravoCon is officially on. Last, but sure not least, we recap, chat and break down another epic week of RHOSLC which offers a master class of an episode in how Real Housewives should be done. The Below Deck / RHOSLC cross over we never knew how much we needed.

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Tamra's Take Down of Gretchen Is Complete, Gia Slams RHONJ Fans & Wendy Doesn't Seem To Care About Jail Oct 31, 2025

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The RHOC finale has left the cast totally confused, shocked and divided over what some are calling Tamra Judge’s season long plan to take down, out and or eliminate Miss Gretchen Rossi. Now that Tamra has brought to light many Transphobic tweets which Gretchen denies liking, one thing has become crystal clear. Next weeks RHOC reunion is sure to be a game changer, if not cast changer, as we close out this season and head into RHOC 20. Wendy seems to be so worried about her Wife Swap episode, her RHOC future and exactly what she will say to the many questions she is bound to receive at BravoCon that one has to wonder if she realizes she could be facing many, many years in prison. Gia Giudice slams RHONJ fans in an outrage over Teresa and Melissa. Finally, Erika Jayne seems to rub, have rubbed and is rubbing a lot of people the wrong way, still.

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Kyle/ LVP Reconciliation, Wendy/ Eddie Divorce Strategy & Lisa Barlow In Danger Of Becoming Teresa Giudice Oct 30, 2025

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As Wendy and Eddie Osefo navigate their fraud charges and possible jail time, rumors, and nastiness, arise that Wendy is distancing herself from Eddie, throwing him under the bus, preparing to blame him for everything and edging toward a major full on divorce. Stacey Rusch comes to Wendy’s defense but Gizelle and Robin have other thoughts and quite a lot to say. Lisa Barlow is accused, again, of turning into Teresa Giudice and not for the reasons expected. RHOSLC’s “Suit Man” is exposed. Kyle and LVP move one step closer to reconciliation. Last, but not least, Bethenny and Kyle meet up in LA and the whole internet seems a buzz.

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Melissa Takes Accountability In Teresa Feud, Garcelle's PK/ Mauricio Run In & More Poof of Radziwill's RHONY Return Oct 29, 2025

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In addition to her many messages to her ex RHOBH colleagues, Garcelle Beauvais recently had a run in with PK and Mauricio on a night out in LA. Melissa Gorga has taken accountability in the decades long feud with Teresa, but will Joe and Tre? Melissa also discusses the much talked about upcoming sit down and has a message for everyone no one saw coming. Danielle Olivera and Lindsay Hubbard film The Summer House spin off. Julia Lemigova claims she has PTSD and, in other unrelated news, that her and Martina are doing better than ever. More proof surfaces that Carole Radziwill’s RHONY return will be announced at BravoCon. Heather Gay wins big. Last, but not least, Candiace Dillard slams Ashley Darby with a clear warning for Ashley’s future.

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Garcelle Wants Erika Off RHOBH, Gia's Involvement in Ariana/ Hudson Break Up & If Wendy/ Eddie Will Be Deported Oct 29, 2025

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Garcelle Beauvais wants Erika Jayne off the show, but if Erika were to exit for any reason, would Garcelle really return to face Sutton, Dorit and the other diamond holders? Phaedra Parks heads back to court in order to help co-star Kelli Ferrell against her ex-hsuband who just so happens to be suing Bravo for $200 Million Dollars. Online chatter grows louder about The Osefo’s possible deportation but can Wendy and Eddie really be forced to leave the country? Stacey Rusch charms Andy Cohen. Riley Burruss is rumored to have thrown a drink at Georgia McCann. Fans don’t recognize Jill Zarin. Last, but certainly not least, rumors, and nastiness, surface regarding Gia’s involvement in Arianna Biermann’s split from Hudson McLeroy.

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Melissa's New Thoughts On Tre/Joe Make Up, Garcelle's Done w/ Sutton Forever & Jeff Lewis Explains What Led To MJ's Divorce Oct 28, 2025

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Melissa Gorga has new thoughts about reconciling with Teresa, about Joe’s make up with Teresa and last, but not least, the future of RHONJ with or without either / both of them. Garcelle has put the nail in the proverbial coffin regarding her friendship with Sutton explaining that it is over… for good. With only a few weeks til the premiere of RHOBH, fans eagerly await Sutton’s response. Next Gen’s Season Two is already making headlines from behind the scenes of filming. Kim Z opens up about her new 100 million dollar boyfriend. Finally, Jeff Lewis explains exactly what led to friend, and fellow chump, MJ’s divorce filing from Tommy and discusses when this divorce is expected to turn nasty.

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Why Wendy Osefo Is Secretly Happy After Arrest, Vanderpump Rules 2.0 (What We Know) & New Podcast Feuds Oct 27, 2025

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Now that the dust has settled from Wendy and Eddie Osefo’s shocking arrests, new facts are revealed, episodes are being re-edited and RHOP seems to be having one epic, albeit unexpected, season. Based on The Osefo’s recent F Ups, it is time to deep dive why so many Real Housewives feel the need to live above, or in this case way above, their means. With all the attention granted to The Osefo’s, and mug shots with a huge smile, one cannot help but wonder if Wendy is but a bit happy at all this newfound attention, regardless of minor setbacks such as her episode of Wife Swap being cancelled. In other news, Tom Sandoval gains further redemption, Vanderpump Rules 2.0 prepares to take center stage when it premieres later this year and last, but not least, BravoHolics worldwide prepare for their Super Bowl, BravoCon, a mere few weeks from now.

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