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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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Bravo Execs Separate Teresa & Melissa, Andy Cohen Is Mad At Tamra & Gia Demands a Spin Off For Tre Oct 04, 2025

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RHOSLC brought it once again in an episode that, if the whole season is like this, we are… sat. No offense to Lisa and Meredith who both seem to be having a hard season. Who knew Bronwyn had it in her? In RHOC news, Tamra is hurt over Emily and Heather’s recent comments about her. Eddie makes a rare appearance on RHOC. Gretchen has a new FU for Tamra. Speaking of Tamra, her and Scheana blame each other for everything. Kenya Moore is called out by fans. Gia Giudice demands a spin off for Mama Tre in a move that seemly confirms Tre’s RHONJ exit. Last, but certainly not least, Bravo Executives separate Teresa and Melissa in a move no one saw coming.

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Lisa Rinna's FU To Bravo, Teresa's New Fatal RHONJ Mistake & Scheana Shunned By LVP/ Valley Producers Oct 03, 2025

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Lisa Rinna turned down BravoCon, said no to being filmed by Bravo for Alexia Umansky’s wedding and more in a series of moves that proves that she is not only over her time on RHOBH, but you better believe she is gonna talk about it in a new book out early 2026. Although Teresa has been preaching love, love, love in a series of “reconciliation” attempts with Joe and Melissa in order to save her high paying job on RHONJ, she made one, huge, blatant, fatal, recent mistake which has undone her attempts and all but put the nail in her coffin with no chance to now ever return. Finally, The Valley Season 3 has been filming non stop with both Lala Kent and Tom Schwartz but not Scheana which has led to many sources claiming Producers, Lisa Vanderpump and many other key players no longer want to work with Miss Shay for a whole variety of reasons which we break down for ya here today.

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Kyle/ Sutton's Shocking Update, Teresa Goes To Work, Erika Jayne Wants To Settle & Bravo Breaks Its Own Rules Oct 03, 2025

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Kyle and Sutton share a shocking update in their friendship but all is not necessarily as it seems. Calling Garcelle Beauvais. Erika Jayne appears desperate to settle her upcoming day in court with several marathon attempts to close this case once and for all. Bethenny Frankel relishes in her supermodel era… again! Bravo breaks its own rule in the hopes of giving us a great RHOA season. Aaron Phypers drags Brandi Glanville and Charlie Sheen into his divorce against Denise. Lisa Barlow navigates her tough RHOSLC season but does not seem to be going anywhere. Last, but not least, Dorit becomes “Unburdened” as she prepares to release her memoir, go public with her new BFF Rachel Zoe and take no prisoners when RHOBH returns later this year.

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Kyle Leaves LA, Lala Reads Scheana For Filth, Karen Huger Returns to RHOP & Bravo Protects Dolores Oct 02, 2025

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Lala reads Scheana for filth and offers some wise life advice even though she still loves her and F’s with her hard. Kyle leaves LA, but is it for good and why and where has Ms. Richards run off to? Karen Huger returns to RHOP in a big way with a season that seems to heavily include her even though she was in jail for most of it. Bravo continues to protect Dolores. Luann and Gizelle get accolades, Monique Samuels makes her mark and oh so much more as RHOSLC continues its stellar season and RHOC and RHOM prepare to conclude and reunite!

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Tamra Threatens To Quit Again w/ Ultimatum, Why Teresa Isn't Getting a Spinoff & Dolores/ Margaret RHONJ Feud Oct 01, 2025

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With all of Teresa’s reconciliation talk over the past few weeks, one things is crystal clear, not only is she not returning to RHONJ, but she will not be getting a spin off as originally thought by many. Tamra says she is going to quit the OC, again, but this time it comes in the form of an ultimatum to producers. Mike Shouhed settles assault lawsuit with ex Paulina. Terry Dubrow saves a life and wants a free meal. Margaret and Dolores are in a prime position to become fast frenemies / enemies when RHONJ resumes filming without Teresa. Last, but not least, Next Gen LA prepares to start filming, Next Gen NYC stalls and a whole other slew of new Bravo shows are slated for later this year.

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Teresa Is Told To Shut The F Up, Scheana & Tamra's Upcoming BravoCon Smackdown & Lala/ Schwartz Get Closer Oct 01, 2025

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Tamra and Scheana escalate their social media feud even more this week as their BravoCon smackdown rapidly approaches with less than a month and half to go. In other news, Teresa Giudice is told to shut the F up. Lala and Tom Schwartz grow closer, film The Valley and troll us all. Finally, Lindsay Hubbard gives Carl Radke another chance, In The City prepares to film and the Bravo audience prepares to possibly never see RHONY return.

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Gia Giudice Isn't Happy, Real Reason Paige Quit Summer House, Whitney Rose's Troubles & Traitors Shocker Sep 30, 2025

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Gia Giudice is not happy about a few things. The Traitors’ Season 4 is rumored to be the most insane, mot dramatic of all with something so shocking that it has left Alan Cumming speechless. Speaking of The Traitors, Candiace Dillard has a huge bone to pick with one of her cast mates, chats about Karen Huger’s release from jail and has a new message for one Ms. Monique Samuels. Paige DeSorbo reveals the real reason she left Summer House. Carl Radke seems to be persona non grata when it comes to “In The City”, the Summer House spin off. Kenya Moore brings the shade like never before. Josh Flagg gets close to Candy Spelling but Tori Spelling is devastated to be left out. Last, but not least, RHOSLC is back in full swing, Meredith may be over it all and Whitney denies there are any issues in her marriage even though a lot of inside sources say otherwise.

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PATRICIA ALTSCHUL (on Southern Charm, Austen, Shep, Kathryn, T-Rav, Craig & Paige DeSorbo) Sep 29, 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.

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Scheana & Tamra Blame Each Other For Everything, Summer House Spin Off Confirmed & RHOM Reunion Shocker Sep 28, 2025

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Now that her book tour has wound down and her application for The Valley is still under serious consideration, Scheana has taken a moment out of her busy schedule to focus on what has probably been her ultimate goal all along, an audition for RHOC. Scheana has rage texted Teddi and Tamra over the Roofie lie claiming all roads lead back to Tamra for the origins of this she said / she said which has driven Katie off the show. Now it seems that is only the beginning of Tamra’s issues. “In The City” has dropped its first official teaser confirming that Bravo has, in fact, green lit a Summer House spin off in NYC. Kyle, Amanda and many other familiar faces are being discussed / slated to appear in this spin off which is filming…now. Last, but not least, rumors, and nastiness, arise regarding a huge RHOM reunion bombshell, Marysol plays victim, Larsa and Lisa go lower and much more as RHOM nears an end of season which has left many asking whether there will be a much needed cast change when new season mojitos are handed out later this year.

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RHOM Deep Dive, Justice For RHONY & The Joy of Erika Jayne (w/ RHOM’s Lauren Foster) Sep 28, 2025

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Real Housewives of Miami’s Lauren Foster Steps Behind The Rope. One of RHOM’s first official “Friends Of” before a “Friend Of” was even a thing. Lauren talks the highs and lows of RHOM, current RHOM - Alexia, Marysol, Larsa, Adriana and legendary blasts from the past like Lea Black and Joanna Krupa. We also discuss Lauren’s favorite Bravo shows - RHOBH (new season coming soon!), RHONY (still?) and Summer House (didn’t see that one coming) as well as her favorite Housewives - Sonja Morgan, Countess Luann, and Erika Jayne. All this and more!

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