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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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RHONY Full Recap, Caroline Manzo Reveals Truth Behind Bravo Lawsuit & Tamra Wants To Punch Kyle In The Face Sep 12, 2026

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Caroline Manzo broke her silence last week regarding her lawsuit against Bravo, Production and NBC. Today, we break down the how, what, where and why of this interview, all that was revealed in it and explain what happens next, legally, for Ms. Manzo. All is definitely not as it seems. In other news, Tamra says she wants to punch Kyle in the face. Teddi has something to say about that. RHOC delivered another mediocre performance. Next Gen concludes with a bang. Last, but sure as fu*k not least, RHONY returns with a Carole Sex In The City Montage, newbies who don’t give one F in the best way possible, Erika the richest housewife EVER, Martha Stewart, a very open Sai and a Jessel/ Erin showdown that is a long time in the making. Full recap and thoughts within!!

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The End Of Vicki On RHOC, Andy Cohen Wins Big & Sets The Record Straight & Bravo Secrets Exposed Sep 11, 2026

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Andy Cohen wins big but also sets the record straight. Antonia and Gia sit down and have a new message for all. Craig and Austen prepare to join Southern Hospitality. Below Deck Med’s Nathan Gallagher hit with an arrest warrant. An ex Bravo producer spills more tea. Howard Stern makes moves. Last, but not least, after tons of fan backlash over Vicki’s RHOC return, it becomes clear that her Bravo termination is imminent!

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The New Fun Teresa Giudice, Kyle's Big Win, Truth About Candace Bushnell & Tori Spelling/ Jennie Garth Feud Sep 11, 2026

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The fun Teresa Giudice has entered the building and she promises to stay when RHONJ returns later this year. Candace Bushnell made have joined The Golden Life but all is not as it seems. Kyle Richards wins big. Behind the scenes gossip spills about RHOBH’s new season as Leah Remini settles into her new life. RHONY returns to mixed reviews. Melrose Place and The Shards reign supreme. Last, but not least, Jennie Garth and Tori Spelling make more statements about their recent friendship hiccup which we refuse to call a fall out as the thought of Kelly and Donna parting ways is just too much to process.

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Judge Warns Erika Jayne, Heather Gay Is Obsessed w/ Lisa Barlow, Jen Shah's New Life & Carole Radziwill Run In Sep 10, 2026

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Behind the scenes scenes and tea of Leah Remini filming RHOBH have emerged and everyone has something to say. Erika Jayne ends her Kesha tour, rejoins her RHOBH cast for the new season and angers the judge who says she better fu*king get on with her divorce. Speaking of RHOBH, everyone remember Rachel Zoe? Another Carole Radziwill run in has occurred as RHONY returns. Now that Jen Shah is a free woman, her new life has begun but Heather Gay has thoughts on that. Meanwhile, Heather Gay is more obsessed with Lisa Barlow than ever but Porsha seems to have said it best, leave Baby Gorgeous alone.

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RHOBH Producer Exposes LVP, Leah's RHOBH Contract, RHOC Producer Protects Vicki & RHOA Death Threats Sep 09, 2026

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RHOC Producers protect Vicki Gunvalson from showing what she was really like during filming the past seasons of RHOC and RHUGT. The RHOA cast receives death threats in another case of Bravo fans taking things way, way too personally. An RHOBH producer reveals scandalous info about Lisa Vanderpump. Vanderpump Villa is set to return for season four. Southern Hospitality’s bloodbath continues as everyone revolts against Leva. Kim Zolciak is slammed for being on vacation while KJ is in jail as she denies everything. Last, but not least, the truth behind Leah Remini’s tense, complicated RHOBH contract negotiation is revealed.

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RHOBH Cast's True Thoughts On Leah Remini, Dorit's Message For Tracy Tutor & Shannon Hates Her RHOC Job Sep 09, 2026

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Now that the world has reacted to Leah Remini joining RHOBH, each, mostly, of the RHOBH current cast speak out with various messages for Ms. Remini as she prepares to film. Jax and Brittany leak each others DMs and texts, as Brittany gets a restraining order, Jax denies all and the casts of VPR and The Valley weigh in. Shannon Beador hates her RHOC job. The world demands 9/25 become Dolly Parton Day. Harry Styles slays at MSG. Last, but sure not least, Dorit has a message for Tracy Tutor in light of their past differences.

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Truth About Andy's Boyfriend, Bravo Yells At Vicki, Our Unsolicited Advice For Dorit & RHONY Returns Tonight Sep 08, 2026

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Tonight is the night. RHONY is back!! Now that Andy Cohen has a serious boyfriend, the love of his life, everyone and anyone has come forward with the truth about Kevin. Bravo yells at Vicki because they are mad. The Real Housewives of Nashville and Chicago rumors drop. Andy Cohen talks DWTS. Larsa and Kiki return a la RHOM style. Erika Jayne wins. The Shards is everything. Last, but not least, some unsolicited advice for Miss Dorit Kemsley.

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TRACY TUTOR (on RHOBH, Million Dollar Listing, Josh Flagg, LVP & More!) II Sep 07, 2026

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Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills’ Tracy Tutor steps Behind The Rope. Tracy is here to mention it all. Tracy talks Million Dollar Listing LA, RHOBH, The Josh’s Altman and Flagg, fashion, real estate, growing up and raising a family in Beverly Hills, Lisa Vanderpump and oh so very much more! As we said, Tracy mentions it all. Part II starts now.

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Truth About Jeff Lewis' New Bravo Show, Kim Richards Run In & Dorit Kemsley Evicted Sep 06, 2026

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Dorit is evicted as the court has finally ordered the sale of her house which they would like to happen now. New details emerge and a strange tie in to Kyle is revealed. Speaking of Kyle, we ran into Kim Richards and have a lot to say about it as compared to the many stories last week that made tabloid headlines. Last, but not least, the trailer for Jeff Lewis’ new show may have dropped but new details behind the scenes are revealed and all is definitely not as it seems.

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TRACY TUTOR (on RHOBH, Million Dollar Listing, Josh Flagg, LVP & More!) Sep 06, 2026

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Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills’ Tracy Tutor steps Behind The Rope. Tracy is here to mention it all. Tracy talks Million Dollar Listing LA, RHOBH, The Josh’s Altman and Flagg, fashion, real estate, growing up and raising a family in Beverly Hills, Lisa Vanderpump and oh so very much more! As we said, Tracy mentions it all.

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