BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE

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! FOR ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES - PLEASE CONTACT david@advertising-execs.com Subscribe to Behind the Velvet Rope on Patreon for special bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope

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November 20, 2025 43 mins
Now that the Giudice / Gorga reconciliation tour is in full effect, BravoCon and all, Joey Gorga has a strong message for Bravo, Andy and the fans. Speaking of BravoCon, Wendy Osefo took zero accountability for her alleged actions, seems to remain clueless about her potential future and chose her words very carefully none of which seemed to include her insistence that she is innocent. Last, but not least, Andy Cohen worked fast to ...
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BravoCon may have come and gone but there is still oh so very much to talk about from this past weekend. Sutton is happy Garcelle is gone. Ashley Darby started a rumor about Kyle and Erika. Kathy Hilton broke down exactly what Kyle is looking for and needs in a life partner and it seems there may have been some Morgan Wade shade. Wendy refuses to accept Ashley’s apology. Kyle Cooke tries to clarify the status of his marriage to Ama...
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The OG of The OC is back. Andy Cohen has made it official. Vicki has her orange and she, many Housewives and fans could not be happier.  Erika Jayne follows in Rinna’s footsteps and gets booed at BravoCon.  Last, but certainly not least, Teresa, Melissa, Louie, Joe and Gia are reunited and it feels so good. The Gorga/ Giudice clan owns BravoCon with a full on reconciliation, love, love, love tour which leaves us seeing the clear pa...
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With the new season, and reboot, for lack of a better word, of Vanderpump Rules only a few weeks away, Lisa Vanderpump lets us know it is out with the old and in with the new. LVP spills the tea on the new cast, we reveal what we know and the VPR OGs are left feeling a certain sort of way. Someone check on Scheana pah-lease. In other news, the RHONY OG’s are set to make a come back amidst the return of the reboot. Selling Sunset is...
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Now that we are in the home stretch of the RHOC reunion, it is time to look back on the season, reflect and say, wtf. The good, the bad, the strange, we cover it all. In other news, very unexpected sources, and cast mates, have come forward to explain exactly how and why RHOC Producers know just whose voice was on the secret recording attempting to frame and/ or explain Tamra’s blogger connection and very bad behavior. Garcelle tur...
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Mary Cosby may be winning BravoCon but TLC says her Church is a cult and they are coming for her. Jeff Lewis urges Andy Cohen to put Jennifer Aydin - remember her? - outta her misery. The RHOA panel has gone completely off the rails - thank you Drew Sidora. The RHOM panel has gone completely off the rails - thank you Adriana de Moura, Haitian Mortician and all. Kathy Hilton does not give one F. Last, but not least, Dorit is in love...
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Candiace Dillard Bassett steps Behind The Rope. Candiace is here to, as we like to say, mention it all. Candiace breaks down her journey on RHOP - the highs and lows, good times, drama and more. Candiace talks cast mates Wendy, Robin, Gizelle, Ashley and The Grand Dame. Candiace also chats about her past with Monique Samuels - both on and off air, husband Chris Bassett, other franchises’  Housewives, the lessons learned from Lisa R...
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BravoCon 2025 is in full effect and we got you covered. From Kandi’s tear jerker of a Wifetime Achievement speech to Britani’s unicorn, we got you covered. Everyone shuns Scheana. The Valley cast - and audience - are over Jax. Gizelle opens up about Monique’s return and Karen’s journey. Summer House spins off. Lala and Schwartz join The Valley full time and oh, so very much more! @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about ...
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BravoCon weekend has finally arrived and we will be covering it all weekend. But first, Kathy Griffin reveals shocking never before heard info about Andy Cohen and we just cannot get enough. Gia and Uncle Joe and Luis and Joe and the whole rest of the clan come forward with moves we never saw coming now that the reconciliation plan is in full effect.  BravoCon RHONJ tea emerges. Denise Richards’ ex, despite facing jail time, still ...
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BravoCon 2025 has finally arrived and we are off to a jam packed start. Attempts to squash that beef, unexpected Bravoleb sightings and upcoming shows and new casts to be announced. With all that happening, Andy Cohen has made one thing very clear, there will be no RHONJ announcement this weekend. Tune in to hear Andy’s thoughts, our thoughts and what Teresa thinks about all of this. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more ab...
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BravoCon has finally arrived and is in full effect now. Right Now! Karen Huger make a last minute decision to attend but what will the Q and A look like for some of our fav Housewives like Karen, Wendy, Gretchen, Tamra, Teresa who all have a lot to answer for? Things are about to get awkward this weekend. Tamra Judge receives death threats. Joey Gorga is exposed for some shady, unethical behavior. Is anyone shocked? Emily Simpson l...
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Luis Ruelas’ new viral video has been seen by you, me and everyone. Many people say it is AI. Many people say it is real. Today we explain the who, what, where, why and when behind this video. We break down all the parties involved, the Teresa of it all and what happens now that this video has made the rounds as Teresa, Luis, Mel and Joe are on their way to BravoCon. Vicki and Tamra make up and the Tres Amigas back together again a...
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Introducing Tamra Grudge. Thank you Shannon. Thank you very much. Stacey Rush opens up about Chris Samuels.  The Valley, Shahs stalls. Bravolebrities are warned about Jeff Lewis. Katie and Stassi reunite and film Stassi’s new show. Teresa is slammed as the most overrated housewife ever. #obvi Alexia and Todd grow closer, again. Paige DeSorbo has a big reveal. Last, but not least, Wendy Osefo prepares to face the masses at BravoCon ...
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Luis Ruelas’ legal issues take center stage once again as we prepare for our live show with special guests from near and far. Kathy Hilton issues a stern warning. Dorit and Mauricio meet up in a rendezvous we never saw coming. With BravoCon less than forty eight hours away, the return of RHONY and RHONJ is on everyone’s mind with several announcements expected throughout this upcoming weekend. Gia Giudice makes big moves. Stacey Ru...
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As Teresa Giudice pushes forward with her reconciliation plan, new facts and motivates are discovered revealing all is not as it seems.  Andy Cohen is shot down and put in his place from a very unexpected source in a move no one saw coming.  In light of Wendy Osefo’s home invasion, facts about Dorit and PK’s break in resurfaces. Jennifer Lopez gets personal, Jen Shah’s prison release is sooner than expected and last, but not least,...
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Grinch is back and jollier than NEVER! Whoville’s sassiest late-night talk show host returns for season 3 with more sharp-tongued monologues about everything nipping at his nose this holiday season, his signature brand of merry mischief, and a fete of festive banter, determined to charm a sleigh-full of A-list guests into admitting that Christmas might just be ho-ho-horribly overrated. This season, Grinch unveils his boldest sca...
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Andy Cohen seems to have a lot to say about Wendy Osefo as of late, but as this season of RHOP chugs along, one thing has become very clear, Wendy Osefo’s RHOP exit is expected in 3,2,1… Lisa Barlow is accused of ruining RHOSLC, keeping all her private biz to herself, not sharing anything with the group and oh so much more in what is clearly a hard season of Miss Vida Tequila. The idea of Jen Shah returning resurfaces again now tha...
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There have been so many rumors, and nastiness, about whether RHONJ’s future will be announced in five short days when BravoCon 2025 begins, but today we expose the real reasons this once top rated show is still on pause and the likelihood that it will come off pause any time in the future. Speaking of BravoCon, for those going, we break down how to navigate this large convention which can feel overwhelming to many, how to get the m...
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Candiace Dillard Bassett steps Behind The Rope. Candiace is here to, as we like to say, mention it all. Candiace breaks down her journey on RHOP - the highs and lows, good times, drama and more. Candiace talks cast mates Wendy, Robin, Gizelle, Ashley and The Grand Dame. Candiace also chats about her past with Monique Samuels - both on and off air, husband Chris Bassett, other franchises’  Housewives, the lessons learned from Lisa R...
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The RHOBH trailer has dropped and December 4th cannot come fast enough. Kyle comes out. Dorit and EJ feud. Kyle and Dorit feud. Tilly and Sutton feud. Garcelle is name checked. Kathy Hilton reminds the ladies to read the room and know their place. Dorit and Mo meet up. Rachel Zoe and Amanda Frances join the cast. Last, but not least, Boz and Erika inform everyone that there is more than meets the eye to Miss Amanda. In other news, ...
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