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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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Teresa's RHONJ Return, RHOBH’s Changes, Bethenny Gets Activated & Erika Jayne's Dark Secret Jun 13, 2025

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Teresa Giudice has been talking a lot lately about her return to RHONJ, with or without the entire cast, or various members, in tow. The TreHuggers have reacted, of course, in droves - some happy, some not too happy these days for a plethora of reasons. Bethenny Frankel has entered her supermodel era and slams everyone and anyone in her way. RHOBH Season 15 changes. The RHOBH Producers are angry at Boz. Erika Jayne seems to maybe have some deep, dark secrets she does not want to discuss. Kyle Richards shares updates on sister Kim and so much more as the audience starts to wonder what is really going on behind producers doors w/ Season 15.

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Gia Giudice Slammed, RHOA's New Low, Ariana Biermann's Big Reveal & Andy Cohen's Confusion Jun 12, 2025

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Gia Giduice gets slammed and put in her place. RHOA hits series low ratings, Phaedra returns, the reunion films, Kenya issues a formal apology - again - and Brit skips out on the reunion. Jax and Brittany fight about everything, lie and come to no resolution in yet another week of Valley drama both on and off air. Ariana Biermann makes shocking claims and has a message for Mom Kim Z, Next Gen moves along to its second episode this week to mixed reviews and some good and bad news rolled into one. Bravo makes more moves away from Real Housewives, Andy issues more confusing RHONY statements and new Podcast feuds erupt in the BravoVerse which we just have to weigh in on and / or become a part of.

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Teresa Plans To Reconcile w/ RHONJ Cast, Gia’s Warning From Bravo, Kyle Plays Dumb & Summer House Cast Changes Jun 11, 2025

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Kyle Richards is playing dumb in an attempt to avoid answering a lot of questions about a lot of things - new and old - this week. Now that the Summer House reunion has come and gone, a major Summer House cast shake up is starting to occur, is expected more and all shall be announced any week now. RHOBH Producers are mad at Boz. Talks emerges about a Presidential Pardon for The Grand Dame, Karen Huger. Teddi Mellencamp gets a boyfriend and prepares to return to RHOBH. Meredith Marks enters her bathtub DJ era. RHONJ BravoCon confusion and fake news arises. Teresa prepares to return to RHONJ with the full cast. Gia Giudice gets a warning from Bravo. Finally, Jax and Brittany lie, he said, she said and much more as The Valley explodes.

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RACHEL ZOE JOINS RHOBH (Who She Will Fight With, Who She Will Align With & The Real Reason Why She Was Cast) Jun 10, 2025

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Rachel Zoe is joining RHOBH. It is official. Today we slow it down and break down exactly how we got here and explain exactly how and why she was cast. Next, we discuss who Rachel knew before signing on the RHOBH dotted line for a diamond, who her alliances will be toward, who she is likely to fight with, her rumored salary, the RHOBH casts' comments about Rachel joining, the Paris and Nicky of it all, the Brad Goreski of it all, the Rodger Berman of it all and whether we, and you, the Bravoholics will “die” or think this is all just “ba-na-nas”!!

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RHONJ Season 15 Cast, Teresa Loses Power Struggle w/ Bravo & The Chrisleys’ Dark Marriage Secrets Exposed Jun 10, 2025

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The Chrisleys have been pardoned. Now that the dust has settled from this shocking event, it is time to dig a little deeper as to exactly why and how, to break down how their family dynamic has forever changed after two and a half years behind bars, to explore what is really going on in their household behind closed doors and last, but certainly not least, to discuss their upcoming already filming Reality TV show which is expected to be a huge pay day for everyone involved. In other news, Teresa Giudice has changed her tune regarding who she will and will not work with when RHONJ Season 15 begins filming sometime next year. We go behind the scenes to the real reasons for Tre’s change of heart and the truth about her current relationships with Melissa, Marge, Dolo, Aydin and more!

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What Kyle Is Hiding From Us Now, Camille’s Needed RHOBH Return & Who Will Replace Teresa on RHONJ Jun 09, 2025

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RHOSLC wraps this season with a bang as Angie K’s cast trip is wrapped with drama, mystery and intrigue. RHONY’s fake rumors, casting mishaps and even Andy Cohen’s half truths gain more traction this week as people are left wondering if this franchise will ever be back and we are left wondering if anyone even wants it back. Kyle continues to hide facts about her life. Jennifer Tilly’s RHOBH return is uncertain. Camille is prime for an RHOBH return and many other famous names and Reality TV legends throw their names into the hat for a diamond when the show resumes filming later this summer. Also, RHONJ’s future is mixed with rumors, uncertainty and the appearance by several members of the past cast at this upcoming November’s BravoCon. The Valley receives some good news and is faced with some bad. Tim Murray & Michael Henry stop by to help us break it all down. Don’t miss there brand new show “Wish You Were Queer” now streaming on OUTtv.

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Brti Eady Sues Bravo For $20M, Paige, Carl(?), Lexi(?) Quit Summer House & Teddi Mellencamp's RHOBH Return Jun 08, 2025

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The BravoVerse has exploded over the past 24 to 48 hours and we are here to help ya make sense of it all. First things first. Brit Eady, after announcing she was not attending the RHOA reunion, has slapped Bravo with a $20 Million Dollar Lawsuit. We break down the causes of action Ms. Eady is suing on, explain why this lawsuit is coming out now, dive into the real reasons she skipped the RHOA reunion, explore why she is just now realizing the pic Kenya revealed of her in compromising positions was not her and last, but sure as F not least, discuss the likelihood that Ms. Eady will succeed on each of her claims against NBCU, Bravo and the RHOA Production companies. In other news, Paige is leaving Summer House, Carl and Lexi have issued statements that they are also leaving - kinda, sorta, maybe, not really, possibly and Kymanda rumors surface about the future of their tenure on the show and marriage. Conflicting rumors about RHOBH’s cast arise, Kyle plays more games and last, but certainly not least, Teddi Mellencamp moves closer than ever to returning to play Kyles BFF.

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MOOD Jun 08, 2025

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Chris Futrell steps Behind The Rope. Chris Futrell, an employee at Mood, recently beat cancer and is going on a cross-country roadtrip with Mood. He will be vlogging the whole experience. A big part of his journey will be to raise money for CCA, raise awareness about men’s health and promote the benefits of cannabis. Take a listen to hear about Chris’ journey and right now get 20% off all Mood products at www.mood.com/velvet ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sit Back. Relax. Press Play. Enjoy!

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Bravo Rejects Teresa's Ultimatum, Luann Engaged(?), Tre's New Low & BravoCon's Shocking Guest List Update Jun 07, 2025

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Although Teresa may have thought she held all the cards when it came to the future of RHONJ, Bravo has sent a clear and distinct message this week as to who holds all the cards. Hint: them. The network. It is always the network. Bravo rejects Tre’s ultimatum and makes a few things clear about the future of RHONJ which may begin filming sooner than we have all thought. Speaking of RHONJ, various cast members from last season are attending BravoCon this November. Or are they? We break down who is going separating fact from fiction, reality from fan fiction. Fresh off her stint on Love Hotel, Luann is rumored to be engaged, Ashley and Gizelle are knee deep in the drama while filming this upcoming season of RHOP and Shannon Beador is prepared for the return of RHOC next month. Finally, Teresa is headed down under with Whitney Rose, Next Gen premieres and some insane names are added to the BravoCon list which has everyone asking, how fast can we buy our tickets.

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Real Reason Jen Aydin is Furious w/ Teresa, Leah McSweeney's New Claim Against Andy & Garcelle's OMG News Jun 06, 2025

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Leah McSweeney claims Andy Cohen recruited 24 different Real Housewives to disparage her reputation. We break down which Housewives these are, what this means for her lawsuit, Andy’s future and more. In other news, Jennifer Aydin is furious that Teresa will be attending BravoCon and that she will not but there is much more to this new feud than meets the eye. Garcelle Beauvais has new news to share post RHOBH. Next Gen premieres with a bang both on and off air. Andy Cohen shares updates on Erika Jayne and Jesse Solomon and much more Bravo drama as we head into this fine summer weekend.

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