BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE
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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)
E1644 - Shocking New Claims Against Kyle Arise, Vicki & Shannon's Friendship End & Yolanda Hadid’s RHOBH Comeback
Vicki is locked and loaded for her RHOC return but, now that she is fully aligned with Miss Judge, it is only a matter of time before the Tres Amigas become Dos forever. Has anyone warned Shannon? In other news, new shocking revelations surface about Kyle. Crystal Kung talks a lot but says very little. Yolanda Hadid is primed for a RHOBH return. Dorit’s financial mess grows darker. Stacey Rusch gets the last laugh as Gizelle and Ashley look on nervously. Last, but not least, Amanda Frances comes for everyone on RHOBH and changes the game. Check mate....
Published: Jan 9, 2026Duration: 53:28
E1641 - Tamra's Death Threats, Heather Durbow On RHOBH & Erika Jayne's Trial Starts ASAP
More info has surfaced over the past few days regarding Heather Dubrow’s RHOC exit and upgrade to RHOBH. Today we separate true from false, fact from fiction. Tamra Judge reveals she has received death threats after last season on RHOC due to her edit. Bronwyn Newport ditches Todd and spends New Years in New York City with Christian Siriano and his crew. Fake news surrounds Angie K. Members Only: Palm Beach makes a splash but not all is as meets the eye. Last, but certainly not least, Erika Jayne’s settlement talks collapse as she prepares for her pre...
Published: Jan 8, 2026Duration: 41:13
E1643 - Vicki Warned About Tamra, Margaret Josephs' Very Bad Month, Todd Nepola Drops $11M Lawsuit Against Bravo
The New Year has just begun but things only seem to be getting worse for Margaret Josephs despite her recent laughs, smiles and assurances to the RHONJ audience that she is a okay. Now that Vicki is headed back to RHOC for the golden 20, she has been warned about Tamra’s new evil ways. Todd Nepola calls off his $11M lawsuit against Bravo but how much was he paid to do so? Gia makes moves. Teresa sings the same toon. Jen Shah roams free. Last, but not least, Ashley Darby brings more shade than ever as RHOP chugs along.
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Published: Jan 8, 2026Duration: 54:53
E1642 - CANDIACE DILLARD BASSETT (on RHOP, The Traitors Season 4, Karen's Release, Wendy's Fraud Charges & Monique)
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 7, 2026Duration: 56:05
E1640 - What Really Happened On The RHOSLC Plane, Tamra Demands New RHOC Cast & Aaron Compares Denise To Nick Reiner
As RHOSLC prepares to return from hiatus this week, new rumors and nastiness arise as to what really went down between Meredith and the rest of the cast on that now infamous plane ride. Tamra demands Producers bring in “new blood” for RHOC 20. Aaron Phypers hits new lows in his divorce from Denise. Good and bad news arises for VPR. Amanda Frances makes moves on RHOBH and she does not disappoint. Last, but not least, RHONY’s return is stalled for various reasons.
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Published: Jan 6, 2026Duration: 50:56
E1639 - Vicki Chooses Tamra Over Shannon, Gia & Melissa Grow Closer, Craig Conover's Hurt Ego & Kyle's New Low
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Published: Jan 5, 2026Duration: 47:27
E1638 - Erika Says Leave Kyle Alone, RHOSLC Reunion Tea & Kyle/ Amanda's Relationship Mess
RHOSLC is headed toward its reunion and reunion tea is spreading like wildfire in what seems to really be the last season for one of our snowflake holders. Crystal Kung Minkoff has a lot of theories about RHOBH this season but is anyone listening? West and Ciara grow closer. Carl and Venita grow closer. Ashley and Charrisse go another round. Peter Thomas slams Cynthia Bailey. Erika demands that Kyle be left alone. Sutton suffers a big loss. LVP stands by the new VPR cast. Kyle and Amanda’s mess gets even dirtier. Last, but not least, Kathy Hilton weighs in...
Published: Jan 4, 2026Duration: 36:05
E1637 - SHAMAN DUREK (on The Dark Side of Reality TV, BFF Gwyneth Paltrow, Dating a Princess & Bling Empire) II
Shaman Durek steps Behind The Rope. Bling Empire’s Shaman Durek that is. Shaman Durek chats with us about how one becomes a Shaman, what exactly does a Shaman do, how can a Shaman help each and every one of us in our daily lives, and what are the biggest misconceptions of a Shaman. We delve deep into topics like social media and fame obsession, how people are often their own worst enemies, the affect Reality TV has on us as a society, the use of outside stimulants such as sex, drugs, alcohol to help numb the pain of daily...
Published: Jan 4, 2026Duration: 1:06:16
E1636 - Heather Dubrow Exits RHOC Because of Vicki, Denise Richards Evicted, Meredith's Last Season & RHOSLC Recap
It is only a week from the RHOSLC finale and one thing has become very clear to our fav group of snowflakes. Meredith is not alright, or, that is at the very least what Bad Weather would like us all to believe. Whitney accused, Mary cried and Bronwyn let us know that nine months ago she saw Seth out with a woman in NYC. Can someone say intervention? Oh, and for those keeping track, everyone still dislikes Britani. In other news, Heather Durbow is leaving RHOC to make room for Vicki. That is, according to Crystal Kung and Mercedes Ja...
Published: Jan 3, 2026Duration: 23:56
E1635 - Margaret Reacts To Teresa/ Melissa's Joint Xmas, Tamra's RHOC Investigation & How Emily Saves Her RHOC Job
Tamra Judge may be preparing to return to RHOC along with new, for lack of many other words, rekindled BFF Victoria Gunvalson, but she cannot get last season’s “secret caller” out of her mind. Tamra launches an all out investigation to get to the bottom of it, but she should have just called us for the caller’s name and number. The new VPR chugs along. The Valley Persian Style arrives in less than a week. Margaret Joseph’s weighs in on Teresa and Melissa’s joint Gorga/ Giudice Xmas Eve blow out. Finally, the RHOC cast shake up is in ful...
Published: Jan 2, 2026Duration: 38:22
E1634 - Erika Warns Kyle About Dorit, Dolores Slams RHOBH Cast, Tamra Defends Kyle & Sutton/ Tilly Feud
Erika Jayne opens up about her new boo, offers advice to Dorit and warns BFF Kyle Richards in a move no one saw coming. VPR starts to fizzle. Dolores slams RHOBH cast and seems jealous as to what they get away with. Tamra, in a move everyone saw coming, defends Kyle which leads everyone to scream, “double standard”. Jim Edmonds moves Meghan’s kids as they start their new life as a family without Meghan. Gina K slams the rumors that BFF Emily is fired from RHOC. Last, but not least, the cracks start to show in Jennifer Tilly and Su...
Published: Jan 1, 2026Duration: 37:14
E1633 - SHAMAN DUREK (on The Dark Side of Reality TV, BFF Gwyneth Paltrow, Dating a Princess & Bling Empire)
Shaman Durek steps Behind The Rope. Bling Empire’s Shaman Durek that is. Shaman Durek chats with us about how one becomes a Shaman, what exactly does a Shaman do, how can a Shaman help each and every one of us in our daily lives, and what are the biggest misconceptions of a Shaman. We delve deep into topics like social media and fame obsession, how people are often their own worst enemies, the affect Reality TV has on us as a society, the use of outside stimulants such as sex, drugs, alcohol to help numb the pain of daily...
Published: Jan 1, 2026Duration: 1:02:09
E1632 - Dorit's Plans For a Sugar Daddy, Howard Stern Comes For Erika & Truth Behind Teresa/ Melissa's Xmas Eve
It’s a holiday miracle, Teresa and Melissa have spent Xmas eve together. Teresa, Luis and Gia tasted Mel’s sprinkle cookies and hell hath frozen over but there is much more than meets the eye. Dorit is rumored to be on the hunt for a sugar dad as the harsh realities of managing her own finances has taken front and center stage. Howard Stern comes for Erika Jayne, praises Rachel Zoe and has a few questions for Daddy Cohen. Kim Zolciak owes tons of money to the IRS to no ones surprise. Last, but not least, Stacey Rusch has...
Published: Dec 31, 2025Duration: 38:46
E1631 - Our Annual TOP TEN WORST HOUSEWIVES of 2025 Countdown (Who Made The List & Why)
Our much beloved "Annual Year End Worst Housewives” has returned to count down the Top Ten Worst Housewives of 2023. We explain why each of our choices made the list and count down from ten to one with some current goss thrown in. Are you going to be as shocked as we were that some of the fan favorites made the list while many love to hate ladies were left off? Of course there is double the trouble as our reg weekly co-host joins us to share her Top Ten List also as we fight it out to see who wi...
Published: Dec 30, 2025Duration: 59:31
E1630 - Our Annual TOP TEN BEST HOUSEWIVES of 2025 Countdown (Who Made The List & Why)
Our much beloved "Annual Year End Best Housewives” has returned to count down the Top Ten Best Housewives of 2025. We explain why each of our choices made the list and count down from ten to one with some current hot tea thrown in. Are you going to be as shocked as we were that some of these unpopular opinion ladies made the list while many fan favs were left off? Of course there is double the trouble as our reg weekly co-host joins us to share her Top Ten List also as we fight it out to see who wi...
Published: Dec 29, 2025Duration: 49:57
E1629 - RHOC Cast Firings, Wendy's Legal Setback & More Fake RHONJ Lies
RHOC Cast Firing and Quitting rumors surface with many fan favs said to have either just walked out the door or about to be given their pink slip as the Season 20 cast is expected to be announced any moment now. RHONJ fake news arises but all is not as meets the eye. Wendy and Eddie Osefo suffer legal setbacks. Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin enter therapy. Heather and Terry Dubrow face shocking marriage rumors. Kelly Dodd acts out again and oh, so very much more.
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Published: Dec 28, 2025Duration: 40:48
E1628 - NIKKI BLONSKY (on Zac Efron, Amanda Bynes, Hairspray & The Pitfalls of Hollywood)
Nikki Blonsky steps Behind The Rope. Nikki chats with us about what it was like to land the breakout role of Tracy Turnblad in the film version of the iconic Hairspray. We chat about all the details from the audition process, to the mind of John Waters to how life changed after the film came out and made her a household name. Of course, we chat about some of Nikki’s Hairspray co-stars such as Amanda Bynes, Zac Efron, Michelle Pfeiffer, John Travolta and Queen Latifah. We also chat about some of the original film’s stars such as Debbie Ha...
Published: Dec 28, 2025Duration: 1:25:37
E1627 - Kyle Finally Explains Why She Broke Up w/ Morgan, Vicki Warns RHOC Cast, Dorit's Cluelessness & RHOP Recap
After watching this week’s RHOP, one thing has become very clear. RHOP footage is expected to be center stage as evidence used against Miss Wendy Osefo in her fraud case. We break down this week’s episode with one very angry Mama Osefo, Ashley and Charrisse’s son Jackson get physical, Angel is outed and evicted and, as usual, Stacey keeps it light, bright and classy. In other news, Vicki warns her RHOC cast mates, calls RHOC stupid, shades Heather Dubrow and Slade and last, but not least, defends Katie Ginella. Tommy & MJ reach a custody agreement. Dorit shocks...
Published: Dec 27, 2025Duration: 17:18
E1626 - Dorit & Kyle Come To Blows, Katie Ginella’s RHOC Return & What Joe Gorga Refuses To Do w/ Teresa and Luis
Katie Ginella’s plan to return to the OC is in full effect. RHOBH is having a season but fans still seem to have a lot of issues with Kyle as her and Dorit are heading towards blows. Erika tries to start over again. Joey Gorga refuses to do one major thing with Teresa and Luis. Last, but not least, we uncover the real reasons RHONJ is still on pause.
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Published: Dec 26, 2025Duration: 56:50
E1625 - Jacqueline Laurita To Join RHOC, Heather Gay Is Petrified of Jen Shah, Nene’s Return & Gia Shocks Everyone
Vicki is headed to RHUGT Girls Trip. Nene is in talks to join her too. Jacqueline Laurita is headed to RHOC. VPR is back on the air. Rachel Zoe is on RHOBH. As we end the year, nostalgia reigns supreme. In other news, Heather Gay is petrified of Jen Shah now that she is a free woman. Gia shocks everyone. Luann wins big. Bronwyn moves forward with her divorce. Last, but not least, Dorit looks ahead to life after PK.
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Published: Dec 25, 2025Duration: 51:31