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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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Andy Doubles Down On RHONJ Cancelation, Sonja Morgan Dines & Dashes and Teresa's 5 Stages of Grief Post RHONJ May 13, 2025

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A hysterical Sonja Morgan is blacklisted from a NYC hotspot after refusing to pay a $1,000 bill she thought was comped. The more things change, the more they stay the same with certain housewives who are broke, entitled and, for lack of a better word, arrogant. Thinking one is a celebrity when they are not… In other news, Andy Cohen doubles down on how The Real Housewives of Rhode Island - RHORI - is a group of tight knit Italian American women in a coastal town who live a certain lifestyle. In other words, a replacement for the once wildly popular RHONJ. Finally, RHONJ casting notices surface but all is not as it seems. Teresa makes changes in her “inner circle” and “organization” and remains, for many reasons, in denial about her TV future.

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Dorit & PK's Latest Setback, RHOC Cast Trip Scandal & Meredith Mark's Suspension / RHOSLC Filming Leaks May 13, 2025

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With Dorit having now formally filed for divorce from her husband of over ten years, PK, we cannot help but wonder, what next? Today we get answers to the many questions we have surrounding PK and Dorit’s divorce. How does Dorit really feel about PK’s very public kiss? What is going to happen to Dorit’s motion for sole custody of the kids and what motivated that request? Meanwhile, heading south, Katie Ginella skipped the RHOC cast trip due to an epic rumored feud with Emily Simpson. We discuss what we know about this feud, the real reasons why she was absent from the trip and how this will affect her and Emily’s RHOC future. Finally, Meredith Marks speaks out on her suspension but, based on her own words that she used, did she just “out herself” to what really happened and went down. Shocking details arise regarding Ms. Mark’s suspension as this currently filming season of RHOSLC prepares to finish with a bang.

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LVP Loses It, Stassi’s Good/Bad News, Paige Becomes The New Ariana & Summer House’s Epic Fail May 12, 2025

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Lisa Vanderpump, and her VanderWorld, are once again dominating our screens and causing drama off screen of epic proportions. Vanderpump Villa has dropped, with Stassi, a few weeks ago and the verdict is in. There is some good news and some not so good news for Stassi, Beau and LVP. Meanwhile, Paige DeSorbo has morphed into the new Ariana Madix as both Summer House and Southern Charm call out for help in need of a major next season overhaul. Craig and Paige reveal even more shocking new facts about their uncoupling. Finally, we break down the cast of Vanderpump Rules 2.0, discuss what we know and explain what this show has in store when it drops on our Bravo screens later this year. Rob Schulte returns to help us make sense of it all!

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RHONJ & RHONY Cancelled, Why Housewives of Rhode Island Is The New RHONJ & Another New Gorga Show Coming May 11, 2025

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Bravo announced four new shows which are being added to its line up. Glaringly absent from the full list of their returning shows, in addition to these new shows, was RHONY and RHONJ. Despite all the fake news, tabloid fodder, network chatter, blogger speculation and cast statements, we break down exactly what is going on with RHONY and RHONJ, the likelihood either will be back ever and which cast members will be most affected by this. Next, we discuss the new cast for The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, why this franchise will effectively replace RHONJ and when we can expect this new franchise to actually appear on our Bravo screens. Finally, we discuss the remaining new shows - Shahs Valley Style, Ladies of London and Wife Swap and explain what these shows mean for Teresa Giudice’s future on Bravo and why things are looking very good for Melissa and Joe Gorga and their new upcoming Bravo show.

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sMothered, Real Housewives, Dance Moms & More (w/ Catherine & Gabriella Vigorito) May 11, 2025

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Catherine and Gabriella Vigorito step Behind The Rope. The mother /daughter duo from one of the most memorable episodes in sMothered history, that is. Catherine and Gabriella are here to mention it all regarding what it was like to be part of one of TLC’s most popular Reality Shows, sMothered. Catherine and Gabriella do it all together - work, dress and, of course, who can forget their now infamous joint Mom / Daughter celery bath. We chat reality TV, Bravo / Housewives, fashion, the joys of NYC, guilty pleasures and so much more so grab a drink, kick back and press play!

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TThe Real Housewives of Rhode Island, Kyle's Role in Garcelle's Exit & Our New Feuds w/ Housewives May 10, 2025

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With many of the current Real Housewives franchises past their prime, it is uncertain if more franchises are actually needed. That said, more tea is spilled about the rumored upcoming Real Housewives of Chicago and Real Housewives of Rhode Island. Morgan and Kyle make moves to “come out” despite the possible longevity of this relationship as Kyle’s role in Garcelle’s exit is exposed. Jax Taylor is in trouble as he loses real world business due to his behavior on The Valley. Also, Morgan may not be as innocent as people originally thought. Finally, we break down our worst Housewife interviews of all time as well as current and past feuds with other Podcasts, Housewives and Ex-Housewives. It’s gettin’ messy…

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RHOC Filming Wraps w/ an Explosive Feud & Possible Firings, LVP Is No Longer Present & How To Fix Summer House May 09, 2025

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The RHOC cast trip to Amsterdam has come and gone and the season has wrapped with tons of tea spilling in terms of storylines, feuds and the return of Gretchen. In other news, after Andy Cohen’s night out with the Summer House boys, we cannot help but wonder if Summer House needs some serious fixing moving forward and offer some, albeit unsolicited, advice on how to fix this franchise. Tom Sandoval slams LVP as “not present” while Stassi’s return to Hulu in her own show stalls. Finally, RHOBH cast rumors continue as Erika Jayne prepares for legal battles, possible bankruptcy and an appearance oversees that has people asking for more.

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What We Need Luis Ruelas' Help On, Candiace Dillard RHOP Return(?), Karen Thrives In Jail & Love Hotel Review May 08, 2025

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Cameras Up. For RHOP, that is. Cast changes, blasts from the past - Ashley talks Candace Dillard’s return, Gizelle’s “TJ” receipts and one, still jailed Grand Dame. Speaking of jail, Karen Huger is winning behind bars and running the place. More RHONY fake news arises. Luann shows us her game. Love Hotel is two episodes in with some good and not as good news. Finally, we plead our case to Luis Ruelas with something we never thought we would need help with and find that, now that we do, only Luis can be of service. Our appeal Mr. Ruelas please.

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Margaret Josephs' RHONJ Win, Andy Cohen's Wild Night, Dolo's Relief, RHOM Returns & How To Fix Bravo May 07, 2025

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The RHOM trailer dropped last week to very mixed reactions. Alexia and Todd’s divorce. Tons of Marysol. Guedy vs. Julia. Julia vs. Adriana. Newbie Stephanie. Lisa’s “social climber” of a man and, of course, the Larsa of it all. Andy Cohen has a wild night out. Paige DeSorbo graduates from Summer House. Porsha Williams has a total, epic fail. Somehow, somewhere, Margaret Josephs has a laugh as Dolo, Tre and Fessler seem to be begging for a job. Good news for Dolo arises to her relief. Kyle Richards is sad for Garcelle but ignores Sutton. Finally, with so much of the fan base disolutioned by so many of the shows, we break down how to fix Bravo.

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Teresa Giudice on The Traitors!, Crazy RHOBH Casting Decisions & The Truth Behind PK and His New Woman May 06, 2025

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Teresa Giudice just spent a wild weekend with Kelly Dodd but, with their new booming business together, there is more than meets the eye. Teresa also spent the weekend stripper style walking the runway, making live appearances, dealing with new financial setbacks and, apparently heading oversees to The Traitors castle. Speaking of The Traitors, we break down these rumors, some say self spread rumors, separating fact from fiction about Teresa’s star turn on The Traitors Season Four. Alan Cumming beware. RHOBH prepares for major casting changes next year which will possibly affect over half the cast. We break down who is on their way out, who will stay and when the official announcement from Bravo is expected. Finally, a little digging into PK’s new love reveals some shocking facts as Andy Cohen weighs in and we get to the bottom of their sordid past and just who this new Dorit look alike really is.

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