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BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE

David Yontef
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! The ONLY 7 Day a Week Show!   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! FOR ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES - PLEASE CONTACT [email protected]   Subscribe to Behind the Velvet Rope on Patreon for special bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope

Episodes

Louie Ruelas’ Facade Exposed, Upcoming RHOBH Season & The Newest, Shocking Bravo Divorce

Louie Ruelas says a lot about a lot of things but at the end of the day, what does he really say? Who is the real Louie under all the one liners and anecdotes of positivity? We attempt to answer that question, discuss his future with Teresa and what is next for this self proclaimed soul mate couple now that RHONJ is on pause for the very long future. RHOBH prepares to return, both Kathy Hilton and Lisa Rinna have life updates, RHONY also prepares to return and much more Housewives hot goss from ...

Oct 02, 202454 minEp. 1109

Kelly Dodd Threatens To Sue Tamra w/ Vicki & Gretchen As Teresa Giudice, Jill Zarin & Jim Bellino Show Support

Tamra Judge has just apologized for a second time regarding potential slanderous remarks which Jennifer Pedranti’s man Ryan Boyajian has threatened to sue her for. We revisit Tamra’s claims and both apologies as we separate fact from fiction on what constitutes slander and defamation, how to serve someone a lawsuit and whether, in fact, Tamra has actually been sued. As a shock to no one, everyone from the OC and Housewives across franchises have weighed in in what seems like support against Tamr...

Oct 01, 202435 min

Teresa’s RHONJ Future, Tamra’s RHOC Reunion Plan, Whitney Rose’s Downfall & Future Shannon / Alexis Alliance

Alexis Bellino seems to be backtracking about the video she has regarding the night Shannon crashed her car, Shannon keeps holding her head high and this season of the return to form RHOC keeps moving along as we contemplate an Alexis / Shannon friendship in the possible near, or far, future. Mary Cosby has shown up and shown out this season, newbie Bronwyn continues to do the mostest and we wonder why everyone seems to be coming for one Miss Whitney Rose. The people come for Tamra Judge as she ...

Oct 01, 202450 minEp. 1108

MELISSA RIVERS (on What Fashion Police Co-Host Nene Leakes' E! Return Really Means & The Downfall of Diddy)

It is that time of the month again. Melissa Rivers stops by for everyone’s favorite Housewives, Bravo and Pop Culture round up where we make sense of all that has been going on over the past few weeks. At the top of everyone’s OMG list is, of course, Diddy. We discuss the charges, A List celebs mentioned and involved as old videos flood the net- Bieber, Leo, Khloe & more, strange facts of the case - 1,000 bottles of baby oil, prison conditions, lack of bail, JLo, and what happens next in the sag...

Sep 30, 202450 minEp. 1107

Kim Richards’ Psychiatric Hold, Kyle’s Confrontation w/ Kim & Tamra Judge Sued (Again)

Kim Richards has been placed on a Psychiatric Hold. Well, she was placed on a Psychiatric Hold earlier this month. We break down the facts surrounding that hold, her now off the wagon return to drinking, her whereabouts and why her family is extremely worried about her. We discuss Kyle Richards’ involvement, weigh in on Kyle and Kathy’s thoughts, Bravo’s involvement, Andy’s comments and most importantly, what happens next to Kim Richards. In other news, Jennifer Pedranti’s man Ryan Boyajian slam...

Sep 29, 202438 min

JO DE LA ROSA (on RHOC, Shannon, Tamra, Vicki, Heather, Kelly Dodd, Gretchen, & Slade)

Jo De La Rosa steps back Behind The Rope. One of the OG’s of the OC, who was there from Season One, Second One, Scene One. Jo chats all things RHOC - Fancy Pants Dubrow, Shannon, Vicki, Tamra, Kelly Dodd, Dr. Terry Dubrow as an honorary housewife, Emily, Gina and so much more. We also chat about RHUGT - a concept which seems to now be abandoned, Gretchen Christine Rossi, Slade and just how far Bravo has come from RHOC Season One, Scene One with her in it. With this stellar return to form season ...

Sep 29, 20242 hr 36 min

Jennifer Aydin’s New Message For Margaret, Obsession w/ The Gorgas & Mary Cosby’s Ramona Singer Era (RHOSLC Recap)

RHOSLC Season 5, Episode 2. Craziness, all stars, over the top fashion and more. Mary Cosby, like Ramona Singer, has no problem looking someone in the face - in this case newbie Britani - and telling them she just does not care at all whatsoever about them. Ahh Mary Ramona Singer Stinger Cosby is in the house. Angie K., still emotional over getting the center snowflake, shows up and shows out but Miss Barlow reminds us that it is way too late to change in your late 40s. Amen to that, no pun inte...

Sep 28, 202413 min

Erika Jayne Speaks Out on Tom’s Verdict, Jax Slams Rachel Leviss & David Beador’s Shocking Texts About Shannon Released

Vanderpump Rules has so many reports about its future - an OG show and a newbie show, which cast members will be back, who will not be returning and so on and so forth. Today, we break down all of those rumors separating fact from fiction. RHOSLC has returned with a bang but ratings that do not quite match up. We discuss Season 5 of RHOSLC - the highs and lows and what we expect as the rest of this season chugs along. Jax Taylor claps back at Rachel Leviss and it ain’t pretty, Alexis Bellino sha...

Sep 27, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 1106

What Nene Leakes’ NBC Return Means, Morgan & Kyle On / Off Again, RHOP Trailer & Phaedra Dances

Nene Leakes returned to the NBC family to host E!’s Emmy’s After Party with Ariana Madix. We break down how Nene did, why she returned, how this actually happened and whether this has bigger implications for her future with E, NBC, Bravo and, most importantly, The Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA). Next we discuss the RHOP trailer, RHOP newbie Stacey Rusch, the upcoming seasons of RHOA, RHONY and RHOBH and Kyle and Morgan’s complicated on again, off again relationship with a side of Kesha mixed ...

Sep 26, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 1105

Teresa’s Other Face, Alexis Bellino’s Victim Act Exposed & Meredith Marks’ “Margaret Josephs” Era

Teresa Giudice’s House of Villains starts very soon. We break down what to expect from Teresa on Villains, the likelihood she will be the fun, light, happy Tre as she promises with no Melissa or Margaret and whether her performance on this show will determine her future on RHONJ. Emily Simpson slams ex-friend Alexis Bellino, warns Alexis that she is not a victim and opens up in a raw, emotional RHOC scene as this season of RHOC plugs along. Ariana slams a fan and aggressively defends boyfriend D...

Sep 25, 202435 min

Selling Sunset’s Amanda Lynn (on Season 8, Castmates, Cancelled Reunion, Chrishell’s Ultimatum & RHOBH)

Amanda Lynn steps Behind The Rope. Selling Sunset’s Amanda Lynn that is. The woman at the center of much of the drama of Selling Sunset Season 8 is here to break it all down. Amanda discusses the truth about how she got involved with this season, the lunch with Bre where she reveals the information about Chelsea’s husband that set in motion much of the season’s events and her current relationship with Bre after the many ups and downs of the past several months. Amanda chats real estate porn, her...

Sep 25, 20241 hr 25 minEp. 1104

Teresa and Louie’s Shaky Future, RHONJ Chooses Tre or Mel & Shannon and Tamra Reconciliation

Psychic Robbin steps Behind The Rope. Psychic Robbin is here to help us make sense of all that is happening in the BravoSphere. Psychic Robbin delves into this current season of RHOC, the fallout of Tamra’s friendship with Shannon, the fallout of Vicki’s friendship with Tamra, Alexis’ new friendship with Tamra, Fun Lexi & Johnny J’s engagement and much more. Robbin tells us all that she sees regarding the rest of the season and for each of their friendships explaining which friendships can be me...

Sep 24, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 1103

ELIZABETH VARGAS (on RHOC Season 18, Texts From Shannon & Recent Run Ins w/ Alexis & Johnny J)

Elizabeth Vargas steps Behind The Rope. Many years ago we had Elizabeth on right after her one season wonder ended on RHOC. With so much going on this current season, we figured it the best time to sit down and chat with Elizabeth again. We break down all that has been happening this season - the return of Jesus Jugs, her engagement to Johnny J and the videotape of what really went down with Shannon that fateful night she crashed her car into a house. Elizabeth discusses the importance of Emily ...

Sep 23, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 1102

Kelly Dodd Slams Tamra, We Clap Back At Kelly, Alexis Slams Bravo & Tamra Warns Her Castmates & Fans

Kelly Dodd has come out this past week and claimed that Tamra Judge is the biggest bully and that although she can dish it out, she cannot take it? Say whaaat? We clap back on behalf of TamRat reminding Kelly that she herself is the biggest bully and that she definitely cannot take it after dishing it out. Oh, Miss Dodd. You are so silly. Speaking of Miss Judge, Tamra has a warning about the upcoming reunion for her castmates, fans and viewers and doubles down on the claim that she did nothing w...

Sep 22, 202434 min

BRAUNWYN WINDHAM BURKE (on RHOC, Shannon, Tamra, Vicki, Alexis Returning & Kelly Dodd!) II

Braunwyn Windham Burke steps back Behind The Rope. Braunwyn is here to chat about her experience before, during and after her two season run on the OG of them all, The Real Housewives of Orange County. Braunwyn breaks down the highs and lows of her time on RHOC and all that she faced during this time in the public eye - coming out as gay, revealing she is an alcoholic and showing what society still considers an “unconventional” marriage. Braunwyn holds nothing back in sharing the status of her s...

Sep 22, 20241 hr 24 min

Teresa’s Bad News, Jackie’s Friendship Update w/ Tre/Marge & RHOSLC Returns To Takedown Whitney Rose

RHOSLC is back baybee! Season 5, Episode 1. RHOSLC has returned with a bang. From fighting over bath bombs to Mary’s words of wisdom that a large piece of meat does not easily digest, our fav snowflake holders have sure brought it in this premiere episode. Not a weak link in the entire group, everyone brought their A game, Angie brought a scroll and many friendships were shifted, broken down and, hey, a few were even started. Meredith vs. Whitney, Angie vs Meredith - not that Meredith cares nor ...

Sep 21, 202414 min

Erika Jayne’s Armie Hammer Past, Jax Sells Possessions on eBay & Lala Distances Herself From The VanderVerse

Erika Jayne has a past with Armie Hammer. Jax Taylor declares he will be the best ex-husband to Brittany, explains why he liked being in treatment, issues some conflicting, confusing statements about his “new life” and apparently sells his and Brittany’s belongings on eBay for $30. Lala Kent gives birth and declares that she does not fit into The Valley, no longer fits into VPR and is not yet ready for Housewives. Way to talk yourself outta a job. Stassi & Lisa Vanderpump reunite as we break dow...

Sep 20, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 1101

Tamra’s Shocking Reveal About Vicki’s Past, Jeff Lewis Slammed By Ex Gage & Shannon’s Thanks To Alexis

Tamra Judge slams Vicki by sharing strange, shocking, dark new info about The OG of The OC that we are still trying to make sense of. Speaking of Tamra, she explains why Shannon Beador should thank Alexis Bellino, we discuss why Shannon should thank Producers and what we expect to happen the rest of this RHOC season. In other news, Jeff Lewis’ ex Gage Edward slams Jeff, Jeff’s psychic predicts major drama for JL as the fall progresses and in true Jeff Lewis fashion, the chumps weigh in. The Vand...

Sep 19, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 1100

RENEE & JENN GRAZIANO (on Mob Wives, Castmates, Teresa Or Melissa, The Big Boys, RHONJ Advice & Close Calls) II

Renee and Jenn Graziano step back Behind The Rope. Renee returns and brings big sis Jen to, as we like to say, mention it all. Renee and Jenn discuss the early days of Mob Wives, castmates Drita, Karen, Carla, Big Ang and what it was like to work as creator (Jenn) and talent (Renee) while balancing being sisters outside of the show. Jenn and Renee talk about the ups and downs in their relationship throughout the years, filming Mob Wives at a time when the “big boys” in the lifestyle did not alwa...

Sep 18, 202454 minEp. 1099

Louie Ruelas' Company Goes Bankrupt, Toxic RHONJ Bloggers Infiltrate RHOBH & Kyle and Morgan Break Up

Louie Ruelas’ company, Digital Marketing Solutions (DMS), filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy last week. We break down the facts that led up to this declaration, discuss what this means for the business and where Mr. Ruelas goes from here. We next discuss Teresa - what she knew, if anything, her new goals in life and how she feels about this declaration of Bankruptcy, her husband and the public’s reaction. We discuss their marriage, is there a need for intervention and whether Margaret Josephs has b...

Sep 17, 202435 min

Jax & Brittany’s Master Plan, Stassi’s Return, The Toms’ Update & LVP’s New Wins

Jax and Brittany’s divorce moves forward, he is served on camera, she goes on the cast trip solo, he talks about being a soon to be amazing ex-husband, he details how much he loved rehab and we wonder how and why The Valley Season Two is shaping up to be one of the best reality shows out there. In other Valley news, Kristen Doute is engaged, Michelle brought her new man on the cast trip, he bonded with soon to be ex husband Jesse Lally, Zack slams Jax as a worse man after rehab and much, much mo...

Sep 17, 20241 hr 20 minEp. 1098

RENEE & JENN GRAZIANO (on Mob Wives, Castmates, Teresa Or Melissa, The Big Boys, RHONJ Advice & Close Calls) I

Renee and Jenn Graziano step Behind The Rope. Renee returns and brings big sis Jen to, as we like to say, mention it all. Renee and Jenn discuss the early days of Mob Wives, castmates Drita, Karen, Carla, Big Ang and what it was like to work as creator (Jenn) and talent (Renee) while balancing being sisters outside of the show. Jenn and Renee talk about the ups and downs in their relationship throughout the years, filming Mob Wives at a time when the “big boys” in the lifestyle did not always ap...

Sep 16, 202449 minEp. 1097

RHONJ Fake Casting News Exposed, Nene's NBC Return & Andy Cohen's Private Messages Released

RHONJ casting news has arisen this week and been exposed. We break down the RHONJ casting news and separate fact from fiction as this fractured, on pause franchise looms on. Nene Lakes returned to the NBC family earlier this week to host the E! Emmy’s after party. We discuss what this means for Nene, the rumors that she is returning to RHOA and how her hosting alongside Ariana - still America’s favorite darling - went. Certain Housewives are struggling after the gig ends and the camera lights fa...

Sep 15, 202432 min

BRAUNWYN WINDHAM BURKE (on RHOC, Shannon, Tamra, Vicki, Alexis Returning & Kelly Dodd!) I

Braunwyn Windham Burke steps Behind The Rope. Braunwyn is here to chat about her experience before, during and after her two season run on the OG of them all, The Real Housewives of Orange County. Braunwyn breaks down the highs and lows of her time on RHOC and all that she faced during this time in the public eye - coming out as gay, revealing she is an alcoholic and showing what society still considers an “unconventional” marriage. Braunwyn holds nothing back in sharing the status of her sobrie...

Sep 15, 20241 hr 9 min

Teresa’s Warning To RHONJ Cast, Alexis Details Hidden Shannon Video, Melissa Gorga Backtracks & RHOC Recap

Teresa and Melissa are at it again. For everyone wondering, the RHONJ pause to cure the toxicity of this once fav franchise does not seem to have taken effect quite yet. Teresa warns that America is not done with her yet, Melissa clarifies past comments that she will quit the show if Tre is back and much more from this past weeks RHONJ top headlines. Heading west, we break down the latest episode of RHOC. Alexis tries to chat with Shannon, Gina get tangled in Heather vs. Katie, Emily is in her f...

Sep 14, 202414 min

Rachel Fuda Unemployed, Vicki vs Tamra Goes Low, Lenny/Katharina Break Up & Our Night Out w/ Kathy Hilton

Last week we had an epic night out with both Kathy Hilton and Sutton Stracke. As we prepare for the new season of RHOBH - coming soon - for everyone who wants to know the details of that night out… here ya go. Rachel Fuda claims she is unemployed. Vicki Gunvalson comes for Tamra and Teddi once again as they clap back and so on and so forth. Katharina Mazepa and Lenny Hochstein break up and the new season of RHOM prepares to film. Phaedra Parks, Tori Spelling and Anna Delvey join DWTS, Chrishell ...

Sep 13, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 1096

Vicki & Tamra’s War Escalates, Tamra’s Daughter Weighs In & Rumors About The Husband (Eddie) Arise

There is really only one main topic to break down today. After gathering all of the facts of she said, she said, we break down the epic war that seems to be getting worse by the day between Tamra and Vicki, no last names needed. Who could have ever predicted this? After feuding all season, off air, Vicki slammed Tamra as a bad mom who does not care at all about daughter Sidney, has martial problems with husband Eddie and is just a dark, toxic person of no substance. Fresh out of a brow lift, CO2...

Sep 12, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 1095

Introducing: Pop Culture Moms

Sharing an episode of a podcast we're loving. On Pop Culture Moms, longtime friends and pop culture enthusiasts Andie Mitchell and Sabrina Kohlberg seek the best advice and most valuable insights from the fictional moms we love most from TV and movies. Each week Andie and Sabrina sit down with fellow “scholars” of pop culture to explore the highs and lows of parenting. And they talk to some of our favorite Bravolebrities and reality TV stars. Like Real Housewife of Salt Lake City Heather Gay, wh...

Sep 11, 202433 min

Brittany Breaks Down, Jax Develops PTSD, Stassi Returns (Details!), LVP Wins & The Toms’ New Plan

So many changes in the VanderVerse, so little time. Today we try to make sense of it all. Jax and Brittany move forward with their divorce, engage in on line shade, film The Valley - separately, continue the Pod - separately and everything and anything else in between as she goes on the cast trip while he sits this one out. Jax is diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and PTSD, Brittany is seen breaking down during filming and we wonder whether this divorce will actually happen. Scheana and Lala conti...

Sep 11, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 1094

Margaret Josephs Explains Why Louie is "Evil To The Bone", Details Teresa's Grudges & Has New Message For Danielle Staub

Danielle Cabral claims she is not sure if she can handle another RHONJ season like this past, details the hardest parts of the job and discusses her and the show’s future as the RHONJ long pause remains in full effect. Margaret Josephs has a message for Danielle Staub and Siggy Flicker, discusses Teresa’s grudges, slams ex-friend Jackie Goldschneider, discusses the fall out of Tre’s friendship with Dina Manzo, praises Juicy Joe and slams Louie Ruelas as “evil to the bone” responsible for poisoni...

Sep 10, 202433 min