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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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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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Constantine Maroulis (on RHONY, LuAnn, Ramona, Tinsley, Camille Grammer & American Idol) Sep 20, 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.

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RHOSLC Recap, Danielle Cabral Decimates Jeff Lewis, Jessel Is The New Jen Aydin & Next Gen: All About Charlie Sep 19, 2026

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RHONY’S second episode of the season has dropped and Carole Radziwill arrives front and center. Its some bad news for Jessel and no it is not just because she asked if Caroline Bessette was a B. Meanwhile, Erin has the best come back of the night involving Jon Gosselin. In other news, Danielle Cabral decimates Jeff Lewis in so very many ways. Next Gen’s reunion comes in hot but one thing is clear, it is alllllll about Charlie. Last, but not least, RHOSLC is back for a new season, new alliances and the brilliant way Bravo dealt with the passing Robert Cosby Jr.

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Bethenny Frankel's Call For Help, The Truth About Lisa Barlow & Perez Hilton Thinks It's 2016 Sep 18, 2026

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Bethenny Frankel has has taught us what the word Supermodel means, fallen in love and done burning man as only she could, but is the B really thriving both professionally and personally or is all not as it seems? Teresa, Porsha and all of her Girl’s Trip co stars defended Lisa Barlow but also saw a side of her that Heather and Whitney said was coming. RHOSLC and RHONY are back in our lives. Perez Hilton thinks its 2016, wanted to pass away at the hands of the police and shares other updates in his recovery that could have never been predicted. All this and more!

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Kyle Wants LVP Back(?), Carole Radziwill's Lies, Run In w/ Lisa Rinna & The Valley's New Cast Sep 17, 2026

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The new season of RHONY is finally upon us and Carole seems to have taken center stage. Epstein, The Kennedys and more, Carole seems to be mentioning it all so why do some people think there is more to the story than meets the eye? Kyle is rumored to miss her friendship with LVP. We have a run in with Lisa Rinna. Last, but not least, The Valley’s new cast seem to be locked with several names emerging as front runners for an announcement that is expected any day now.

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Jeff Lewis Says Bravo Doesn't Protect Talent, Teresa Complains To Producers About Heather Gay & RHOP Trailer Sep 16, 2026

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The Next Gen reunion drops tonight and if the trailer is any indication, all h*ll is gonna break loose. The RHOP trailer dropped last week and it is giving and serving and then some. A full recap is provided herein. Teresa Giudice is rumored to have complained to Bravo Producers about Heather Gay. Brandi Glanville has more issues with her face. Last, but not least, Jeff Lewis slams Bravo as a network that does not protect their talent.

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Rude Run In w/ Bethenny, Vicki Slams Tamra As Liar, West/ Amanda's Fake Relationship & Fun Teresa Giudice Sep 16, 2026

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A rude run in in the Hamptons with Bethenny Frankel. Ok lets discuss… In other news, Vicki sets the woman’s movement back decades, angers Bravo viewers even further and slams Tamra as a liar. Last, but not least, West and Amanda pretend to like each other, Ciara takes center stage and the new upcoming fun season of Summer House has officially wrapped. Last, but not least, everyone please meet fun Teresa Giudice.

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Dorit's Huge Mess, LVP's Return, Tamra's Marriage Troubles, Kelly Dodd's New Target & Denise's Betrayal Sep 15, 2026

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Kelly Dodd prepares for her upcoming criminal court case, trashes the doctor again and seems to have a new target no one saw coming. CT’s ex has a message for him and Phaedra. RHOA rumors and nastiness develop. Tamra opens up about marriage troubles but remains confused. Ava Dash apparently has a boyfriend that isn’t Shai. Denise Richards reveals her biggest disappointment with Aaron. Alix Earle and Alex Cooper feud more. Heather Gay is in love. Caroline Manzo has a new message for Dina. Last, but not least, Dorit, to no one’s surprise, has another brand new disastrous mess.

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KJ's 7 Felony Charges, Real Reason Carole Joined RHONY, Scientology's Role on RHOBH 16 & Teresa's Big Regret Sep 14, 2026

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Kim Zolciak’s son KJ has been charged with 7 felonies, spent time in jail and has stayed quiet while Kim, Kroy and his lawyer say he is innocent. Brandi Glanville defends KJ but the lady doth protest too much, methinks. No Brandi, this is not about Caroline Manzo. In other news, Carole Radziwill explains the real reason she joined this season of RHONY as Bravo fans everywhere weigh in on the premiere. Phaedra confirms she is dating “castle daddy” CT. Bravo breaks its silence on whether they have heard from the Church of Scientology now that Leah Remini is front and center for RHOBH 16. Dolly Parton’s star is visited. Wendy Williams doc moves forward. Last, but not least, Teresa reveals her big RHONJ regret and it so misses the mark. Again.

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