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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 & Styl...
Episodes(40 episodes)
E1664 - Kyle's Revenge Against Dorit, Dolores Says Teresa & Melissa Will Never Trust Each Other & RHOSLC Recap
The RHOSLC Reunion Part II has come and gone and today we break down the highs, lows and everything and anything in between. In other news, Dorit accuses Kyle of launching a revenge plot against her, is very hurt by Erika and shares updates in her relationship with PK. Ben Affleck does not know who Lisa Barlow is. Lisa provides receipts. Angie shades Lisa and promotes her dog. Recaps of RHOP, The Valley Persian Style, Southern Charm and RHOBH are also discussed. Last, but certainly not least, Dolores says Melissa and Teresa do not nor ever will fully trust e...
Published: Jan 24, 2026Duration: 23:05
E1663 - RO-MINA USTAYEV (on Members Only Palm Beach, Bethenny Frankel’s Comments, Real Housewives & Cast Mates) II
Ro-mina Ustayev steps Behind The Rope. Members Only Palm Beach’s Ro-mina that is. Ro-mina is here to mention it all now that Netflix’s Members Only has taken the world by storm. Ro-mina talks season highs and lows, what she learned from from her first season on reality tv, drama on and off air, The Real Housewives and last, but not least, cast mates Hilary, Rosalyn, Taja, DJ Tumbles and “friends of” Gayle and Suebelle. Finally, Ro-mina talks about how the show was received by the public, Palm Beach elite and, of course, Bethenny Frankel! Part II starts now.
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Published: Jan 23, 2026Duration: 51:27
E1661 - Shannon Knows Who RHOC's Secret Caller Is, Erika's Separation From Dorit & Meredith Exposes Heather Gay's Secrets
Denise Richards has come forward with a new threat, warning and promise for soon to be ex Aaron Phypers that we did not see coming. Erika Jayne announces her much needed separation from Dorit Kemsley. Shannon Beador has made shocking claims that she knows exactly who the mystery blogger from the RHOC finale is who has come for Tamra Judge. Emily Simpson prepares for a great Season 20 now that nemesis Katie Ginella is out. Meredith Marks reveals more secret facts about Heather Gay. Vicki Gunvalson moves ahead with the sale of Coto Insurance. Teddi Mellencamp is allright. Last, but...
Published: Jan 22, 2026Duration: 47:23
E1662 - RHONJ Producers Can't Find A Cast, Andy Cohen Tells Some Lies & Meredith Threatens RHOSLC Cast w/ Defamation
RHONJ Producers cannot find a cast for the return of RHONJ and outside sources have officially been called in to help. Once again, the return of RHONJ is stalled! Andy Cohen tells a few lies about RHONY’s return. Meredith threats the RHOSLC cast with a defamation lawsuit. RHOC casting makes moves for Season 20. Tom and Ariana settle their several year long legal battle over their shared home. Sami Sheen accuses sister Lola of dating her ex. Austen Kroll suffers another set back and oh, so very much more.
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Published: Jan 21, 2026Duration: 1:05:38
E1660 - RO-MINA USTAYEV (on Members Only Palm Beach, Bethenny Frankel’s Comments, Real Housewives & Cast Mates)
Ro-mina Ustayev steps Behind The Rope. Members Only Palm Beach’s Ro-mina that is. Ro-mina is here to mention it all now that Netflix’s Members Only has taken the world by storm. Ro-mina talks season highs and lows, what she learned from from her first season on reality tv, drama on and off air, The Real Housewives and last, but not least, cast mates Hilary, Rosalyn, Taja, DJ Tumbles and “friends of” Gayle and Suebelle. Finally, Ro-mina talks about how the show was received by the public, Palm Beach elite and, of course, Bethenny Frankel!
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Published: Jan 21, 2026Duration: 53:18
E1659 - Truth Behind Nene's Bravo Return, Golessa Fu*ks Jax & Mary Cosby's Church Scandal Fallout
Nene Leakes is officially returning to Bravo in a limited capacity in Bravo’s new Real Housewives Girls Trip. Karen Huger attends the RHOP reunion and opens up. Golnesa fu*ks Jax but would rather forget the whole thing ever happened. Candiace slays The Traitors are Rapaport causes great divide. Last, but not least, Mary Cosby deals with the aftermath of her church doc which is rumored to be taking center stage next season when RHOSLC returns.
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Published: Jan 20, 2026Duration: 47:04
E1658 - Teresa & Margaret's Inevitable Reconciliation, RHOM's Return & Nene's Second Chance (w/ Patrik & Pol)
With Lisa and Jodi dunzo and Todd and Alexia apparently back together, the cast of RHOM is expected to be announced any day now. Teresa and Melissa’s reconciliation is going strong and seems as genuine as it gets. Rumors arise again that a Teresa/ Margaret reconciliation is close behind. Jennifer Aydin has exited the BravoVerse. Nene Leakes prepares for a return. The Valley Persian style is an immediate fan fav. Last, but not least, Schwartzy and Lala prepare for their return to The Valley later this year.
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Published: Jan 19, 2026Duration: 1:00:57
E1657 - RHOC Cast Member Becomes Production Spy, Heather Gay's Leaked Texts & RHOM Shunned From New RHUGT Cast
Rumors, and nastiness, have surfaced that one current RHOC cast member has become Production’s little spy in order to save their job and ensure job security for a long tie to come. The cast for the upcoming Girl’s Trip has been announced but where is the representative from RHOM and why was RHOM slighted. Mike Shouhed shuns the new Valley. Heather Gay’s private texts are released, allegedly. Kyle Cooke makes fun of Craig Conover. Last, but not least, Erika slams Amanda.
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Published: Jan 18, 2026Duration: 37:15
E1656 - Bravo's NYC Prep / Gossip Girl (A Deep Dive with UES Native Sydney Sadick)
NYC Prep. One of the gone, but definitely not forgotten, classic Bravo TV shows. Born and raised on New York City’s Upper East Side, Sydney Sadick’s childhood “was” NYC Prep. She has lived the real life “Gossip Girl”. On that note, she stops by to help us break down the classic Bravo TV Show “NYC Prep” which aired for one season, nine episodes, in the summer of 2009. Being the same age as the cast of “NYC Prep”, Sydney remembers the buzz amongst the uptown private elite school system that a real life Gossip Girl was casting way back when. Sydney chats...
Published: Jan 18, 2026Duration: 1:24:38
E1655 - Crystal Kung Also Kicked Out Of Ashley Tisdale's Mom Group, Katie Ginella Fired & RHOSLC Reunion Recap
Ashley Tisdale’s mom group drama is the gift that just keeps on giving. Now, both Sutton and Crystal Kung have chimed in with Crystal revealing her own ties to the group. Katie Ginella has been fired from RHOC to no one’s shock but Emily Simpson lives to see another day. Married To Medicine and Southern Charm falter while The Valley Persian Style soars high. Last, but not least, Part I of the RHOSLC reunion does not disappoint as Meredith and Whitney face off, behind the scenes secrets are spilled and everyone fights to get the last word as A...
Published: Jan 17, 2026Duration: 22:01
E1654 - Jeff Lewis' Bravo Return, Erika Jayne's Hypocrisy, VPR's Problems & The Shahs' New Feud (w/ Patrik & Pol)
The Valley Persian Style has arrived to rave reviews but all is not as it seems. GG, MJ and Reza have old drama to solve, new friends and new problems as the fans react to this Shahs reboot coast to coast. Jeff Lewis shares updates on his Bravo Return in Flipping Out 2.0. VPR suffers some problems in its freshman rebooted season. Erika Jayne is accused of hypocrisy as she plans to move in with her new love. Members Only Palm Beach has become our new obsession of which we just cannot get enough. Last, but not least, Spencer Pratt...
Published: Jan 16, 2026Duration: 48:47
E1653 - Lisa Rinna’s RHOBH Return, Tamra’s New Lies & Catching Up w/ Adrienne Maloof (w/ Patrik & Pol)
Everyone’s fav chumps - Patrik and Pol - are back to help spill all the new tea as we make our way through this month of what is already a busy 2026. Fresh off spending the holidays with their BFF Adrienne Maloof, the boys are here to mention it all. The boys help us make sense of this season of RHOBH, chat about Sutton’s new life and address the rumors - not nastiness - that Lisa Rinna is headed back to RHOBH sooner than we think. Finally, Tamra Judge tells a few more lies as the RHOC Season 20 cast...
Published: Jan 16, 2026Duration: 43:36
E1652 - Melissa Should Be Worried About Margaret, Kyle Buys a House In Tennessee & Amanda Frances' Dark Secrets
Melissa Gorga has had a great reconciliation with Teresa but she should be aware of her BFF Margaret who knows where all the bodies are buried. Meredith’s intervention closed out the season but the RHOSLC reunion is just getting started. Erika Jayne gets criticized of double standards. Kyle buys a house in Tennessee where Morgan lives. Amanda Frances’ deep dark secrets get exposed and oh, so much more, as this season of RHOBH moves along at a rapid fire pace!
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Published: Jan 15, 2026Duration: 36:48
E1651 - CANDIACE DILLARD BASSETT (on RHOP, The Traitors Season 4, Karen's Release, Wendy's Fraud Charges & Monique) II
Candiace Dillard Bassett steps Behind The Rope. Actress, Reality TV Superstar, Singer, Songwriter, Entrepreneur, Miss United States 2013 and now Podcast Host (Undomesticated), Ms. Dillard Bassett is here to mention it all. In true Candiace fashion, nothing is off limits. First things first, Candiace chats about her time on RHOP and helps us make sense of this season - Ashley, Gizelle, Stacey, Angel - Candiace covers it all. Candiace breaks down this epic Season 4 of The Traitors in which she stars alongside Rinna, Rapaport, Porsha, Caroline Stanbury and Dorinda Medley, to name a few. Candiace shares updates on Karen Huger...
Published: Jan 14, 2026Duration: 55:30
E1650 - Rachel Zoe Reveals Brad Goreski Betrayed Her, Bethenny's Not Happy & Meredith Marks' Last Laugh
Rachel Zoe opens up about the end of her marriage to Rodger, why she joined RHOBH, and last, but certainly not least, how she was betrayed by Mr. Brad Goreski in a reignited decade old feud. Bethenny Frankel has a lot to say and the first month of the year is not even behind us yet. Finally, Meredith Marks seems to get the last laugh with a smart, well thought out answer for everything, Lisa Barlow by her side and a possible return next season that no one seems to see coming.
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Published: Jan 13, 2026Duration: 37:25
E1649 - Andy Cohen Allegedly To Be Fired, Kyle/ Mauricio Back Together & Denise Richards' Ex Aaron's Desperate Plea
Andy Cohen may finally have gone too far this time as rumors, and nastiness, of his alleged looming termination surface, this time stronger than ever. Kyle Mauricio got hot and heavy during New Years, but this newfound PDA seems to be continuing much past the ski slopes of Aspen. Last, but not least, Denise Richards’ ex Aaron makes a desperate move for all sorts of reasons none of which seem to be working.
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Published: Jan 13, 2026Duration: 40:46
E1648 - Rachel Zoe Slams RHOBH Rumors, Tamra Says Bravo Doesn't Care About Fans & Mary Cosby's Worst Nightmare
Rachel Zoe slams RHOBH rumors about her and learns how the Housewives game is played. Tamra Judge wants you to know that Bravo does not care about the fans’ opinions or what they have to say. Kim Zolciak hits new lows. Last, but not least, Mary Cosby reveals her darkest fears, many of which have come true thanks to RHOSLC.
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Published: Jan 12, 2026Duration: 48:00
E1647 - Meredith Marks Shocking Leaked Email, Lisa Rinna's RHOBH Advice For Rachel Zoe & Jennifer Aydin's Delusion
Rachel Zoe checks in and opens up about how her freshman season of RHOBH is really going, what she finds the most unexpected and the unlikely advice Miss Lisa Rinna gave her to prepare for the tornado that is Housewives. Jennifer Aydin shares a little too much information which reveals one thing, she is delusional, for lack of a better word as we try our very best to be nice in the New Year, about a lot of things. Try seems to be the key word. Last, but not least, a leaked email reveals all sorts of shocking things...
Published: Jan 11, 2026Duration: 41:34
E1646 - The Traitors' COLTON UNDERWOOD (on The Traitors, The Kardashians, Bachelor Nation & Future Of Reality TV)
The Traitor’s Colton Underwood steps Behind The Rope. What reality show has Colton not been on? Today he is here to mention it all. Colton talks The Traitors (Lisa Rinna and Candiace Dillard Bassett shout out), The Masked Singer and of course, Bachelor Nation. Colton breaks down The Kardashians, brainstorms new reality tv ideas and oh, so very much more!
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Published: Jan 11, 2026Duration: 34:42
E1645 - RHOC Delayed, Our Unsolicited Advice For Margaret, Rinna Wants To Be Kris Jenner & Meredith's Intervention
After another stellar season, the RHOSLC finale has finally arrived with an all out intervention for the one, the only Meredith Marks. The group, with the exception of Barlow, finally seem united, but has this take down season of Meredith really worked the way everyone, including Bravo production, has hoped? In other news, the love fest between Melissa and Teresa continues and, although she thinks she has taken baby steps forward, Margaret has made one fatal mistake in hoping to secure her RHONJ return, should the show ever actually come back. Season 20 of RHOC gets delayed. Dolores criticizes more...
Published: Jan 10, 2026Duration: 20:36