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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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LEA BLACK (on RHOM, Jeff Lewis & Gage Edward Drama, Cast Mates, Jenni Pulos & Bravo Friendship Breakups) Oct 12, 2025

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Lea Black steps Behind The Rope. She’s baaaack. The “Mayor of Miami” is here, again, to mention it all. Lea chats RHOM, cast mates, highs and lows and, of course, all that drama that comes along with being one of Bravo’s Housewives. Lea also chats about her friendship with Jeff Lewis, appearances on Flipping Out, the end of Jeff’s friendship with Jenni Pulos, and the end of Jeff’s relationship with Gage Edward and all the personal drama Jeff seems to have with many of our fav TV personalities, podcasters and boyfriends past and present. Finally, Lea chats what it is truly like to be The Mayor of Miami with many famous friends - Lance Bass, Pamela Anderson, Lil Wayne, Pitbull, Joe Francis, Pharrell and many more. This RHOM extravaganza starts now.

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How Special Forces Can Save Teresa’s RHONJ Job, BravoCon Panels Broken Down & Carole Radziwill Returns To Bravo Oct 11, 2025

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Teresa Giudice was called stupid, told to shut the F up, pushed in the mud and forced to clean toilets all in the first few weeks of Fox’s Special Forces. As brutal as all that sounds, the fans just could not get enough so much so that this humbled, quiet Teresa could be exactly what Bravo wants, and/or needs, next season when RHONJ finally, eventually begins to film early next year. Yes, Teresa has walked off and quit the show, but was it enough to change the course of her future? BravoCon panels are announced and we are here to break them all down - there are a lot, highlight the surprising ones and detail the shocking snubs. Carole Radziwill is heading to Vegas for the big weekend in what is expected to be a possible RHONY Season 15 announcement. Speaking of announcements, the new seasons of VPR, RHONJ, RHOBH and the birth of RHORI are expected to take front and center stage with cast announcements, screeners and more! Last, but not least, for all of ya all who are keeping track, this weeks’ RHOSLC, once again, brought it big time - from Angie’s lunch with Meredith to expose Barlow to Mary’s emotional church scene to just who is the dusty one in the Angie / Lisa salon smack down we never knew we needed, we recap it all!

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RHOC Producers Back Scheana Over Tamra, Gia Is Relieved Tre Is Gone & Dorit's Upcoming Kick A$$ RHOBH Season Oct 10, 2025

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Gia Giudice is relieved that Tre is no longer holding her back as she excels at Special Forces, makes power moves and teases Season Two of Next Gen. Scheana Shay sets the record straight again silencing everyone from Lala to Tamra to past VPR colleagues with the help of RHOC / VPR / The Valley Executive Producer. Dorit Kemsley is ready for another kick a$$ season of taking no prisoners as she navigates a divorce, cast mate feuds and rumors, again, that she does not have the money she and PK claim to have. Teddi Mellencamp shares a health update. Brittany Cartwright gets a make over. House of Villains returns with Tom Sandoval, Christine Quinn and Tiffany Pollard. Last, but not least, Lala Kent says FU!

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What RHOBH Cast Demands From Kyle, Teresa Says She Isn't Desperate & Real Reason Scheana Turned Down The Valley Oct 09, 2025

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Kyle Richards’ cast mates have demanded a few things from her ahead of RHOBH Season 15. Things which seem simple enough but will Kyle be able to follow through? Teresa Giudice wants us all to know that she is not at all desperate. Scheana Shay turns down The Valley Season Three, brings epic receipts and explains the two very unexpected reasons why she said no to the “very generous” offer. RHOP is back in our lives and we are so here for it. From Stacey’s non stop beautiful, glorious, brilliant lies to Gizelle’s Grand Dame tea, to newbie Angel taking everyone by storm, the ladies of the DMV are back and they mean business.

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Heather Dubrow Gets Real Angry, Teresa's Big Regret, RHOM Ices Out Cast Member & Denise's Insane Legal Fees Oct 08, 2025

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Heather Dubrow gets real angry, Gretchen and Tamra fight and the rest of the cast act as if Katie Ginella were never part of this season as RHOC gallops along for another week heading towards a supposed reunion which we are not sure will ever actually happen. Denise Richards’ divorce is costing her one pretty penny which sources claim is bleeding her dry as Aaron’s monthly alimony payment becomes more likely by the week. RHOM takes a page out of RHOC and RHOSLC’s book in attempts to ice out a cast member. Teresa reveals her one big regret from the past decade and a half on RHONJ and we are left speechless. All this plus DWTS drama, Kim K. and Kris Jenner sue Ray J and RHOSLC has another stellar, off their rocker, bat sh$t crazy a$$ week.

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Julia Slept w/ Adriana, Adriana's Secret Revenge, Scheana Shuts Everyone Up & What Kyle Should Learn From Porsha Oct 08, 2025

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Julia Lemigova slept with Adriana de Moura. The RHOM reunion bombshell heard round the world. Today we break our silence on the matter and discuss the likelihood Julia’s claims are true, her motivations for outing this alleged hook up now, the shock from her cast mates and Andy, what this means for her marriage to Martina and last, but not least, what this means for Julia’s future on the show. Adriana has been in the comments on social all week claiming this is not true and what she plans to reveal tomorrow night when Part Two of the RHOM reunion continues. In other news, Scheana Shay has been one busy lady engaged in more feuds - Lala, Tamra - than when she was a regular on a hit Bravo show. Scheana comes with a whole slew of receipts this week but Lala says, not so fast. Last, but certainly not least, Porsha Williams reveals she is dating a girl and a guy. On that note, we offer some advice, unsolicited, to Kyle Richards and wonder if we will see any of this next season on RHOA.

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Kyle's Dream RHOBH Cast, Teresa Uses Gia To Deliver Message, RHOC Cast Exit & Andy Cohen Back Tracks Big Time Oct 07, 2025

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With RHOBH returning to our screens later this year, Kyle has spoken out on the new season’s drama, newbie Rachel Zoe and her ideal dream cast for future seasons. As RHOC prepares to come to an end, rumors, and nastiness, arise on who will not make the cut and be given an orange, or a friend of, for RHOC 20. Teresa uses both Gia and Juicy this week to help further her own narrative and agenda. Andy Cohen backtracks big time on a lot of things regarding future Housewives but all is not as it seems. Rinna, Richards, D. and Beauvais win in life after Housewives. Wife Swap prepares to drop. Last, but not least, Bronwyn Newport holds her own against Lisa Barlow amidst lawsuits, lies, name calling and one thoroughly entertaining, so far, season of RHOSLC.

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PATRICIA ALTSCHUL (on Southern Charm, Austen, Shep, Kathryn, T-Rav, Craig & Paige DeSorbo) II Oct 06, 2025

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Patricia Altschul steps Behind The Rope. The Matriarch, Grand Dame, Socialite Extraordinaire from Southern Charm is here to mention it all!! In true Patricia fashion, she does not hold back. We deep dive all that is Southern Charm past, present and future. Patricia reminisces on early seasons, cast mates past - good or bad a la Cameran, Naomie, T-Rav & Kathryn, who she would like back, who she would never like back and who she asked for back which has left producers and Bravo honchos completely speechless. Patricia talks the boys - Craig, Austen and Shep, discusses Paige DeSorbo, shares her hot takes on recent seasons and so very much more. Patricia reveals her harsh advice for Kathryn Dennis, discusses the rumors of Kathyrn’s hit and run and offers’s relationship advice for many of Southern Charm’s single residents. Finally, Patricia breaks down what the future of Southern Charm looks like. Thanks Miss Patricia. Part II starts now.

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Brandi Glanville Dragged Into Denise's Divorce, Teresa's Humility Shines Through & Erika Jayne Slams Gretchen Oct 05, 2025

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In a move some did not see coming, Aaron Phypers drags both Charlie Sheen and Brandi Glanville into his already very messy divorce from Denise Richards. Speaking of legal issues, Lisa Barlow schools us all with her legal lessons. Denial is not the same as dismissed, Whitney Rose and Bronwyn Newport scream. Teresa Giudice shows some humility, cleans toilets and lets us know just how much she has learned on and changed from Special Forces. Erika Jayne slams Gretchen, to no ones surprise, in defense of Tamra. Terri Hatcher talks RHOBH. Last, but not least, RHOM reunites, fights off fake news and prepares for cast changes which are likely to affect newbies and OG’s alike.

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Kyle, Kathy, RHOBH, Spencer & Heidi, The Hills, Kim Kardashian & The Simple Life (w/ Caroline D’Amore) Oct 05, 2025

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The Hills’ Caroline D’Amore steps Behind The Rope. Once dubbed Hollywood “It” Girl in the early 2000s due to her BFFs Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie, Caroline is here to, as we like to say, mention it all. Caroline chats about The Kardashians, Kris Jenner, The Hills, The Simple Life and more. Caroline talks fellow cast mates Spencer and Heidi, her drama with The OC’s Mischa Barton and more. As is often the case here Behind The Rope, all convo quickly leads to Housewives. Caroline breaks down her ties with Kyle Richards, Kathy Hilton and RHOBH. Cue music, “Starring at the blank page before you, Open up the dirty window… Feel the rain on your skin. No one else can feel it for you. Only you can let it in...The rest is still unwritten."

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