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

Episodes

Joe Gorga Prepares To Meet Teresa, Wendy Osefo Suffers More Losses & Next Gen's Fake Stories

October 21, 2025 • 55 mins
Now that Joey Gorga has had time to process Teresa’s long text asking to meet up for a full on reconciliation so that she can regain her job on, and paycheck from, RHONJ, he is preparing for his big meeting with a few statements, wants and all out demands. Wendy Osefo continues to suffer new losses as the days go on and the fall out from her insurance scam arrest have been exposed to Bravo and the rest of the world. Last, but not l...
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Listen Now: Scamfluencers “Pharmacist Femme Fatale”

October 20, 2025 • 5 mins
You never really know someone…especially online. In today’s world, the power of influence can be the quickest path to money and fame, and it often ends in ruin. These are the stories of the world’s most insidious Scamfluencers. And we are their prey. On Wondery’s new weekly series, join co-hosts Scaachi Koul and Sarah Hagi as they unpack epic stories of deception from the worlds of social media, fashion, finance, health, and wellne...
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Wendy Osefo's Mistakes, Julia Lemigova's Saved RHOM Job & Why So Many Housewives Commit Crimes (w/ Dave Neal)

October 20, 2025 • 59 mins
Now that Wendy and Eddie Osefo have been exposed as scammers, it is time to deep dive just why so many Real Housewives commit crimes and turn to a life of criminal activity.  New facts emerge which show The Osefos carelessness, arrogance and so much more in this master heist which one could not make up if they tried. RHOP has resumed filming and down in the West Village, NYC, Mr. Andy Cohen is smiling ear to ear. Julia Lemigova’s l...
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Teresa's Upcoming Meeting With The Gorgas, Dolores' Home Invasion & Heather McDonald's Feud w/ Meredith Marks

October 19, 2025 • 38 mins
Teresa Giudice now says that not only has she called The Gorgas, which we previously discussed, but that she will be meeting up with them to reconcile and erase the past two decades that have infiltrated their lives, and ours, both on and off the RHONJ screen. Speaking of RHONJ, the new cast announcement is expected in 3,2,1… Speaking of Joe and Mel, we explain exactly why they would now be open to such a reconciliation. All is def...
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LEA BLACK (on RHOM, Jeff Lewis/ Gage Edward Drama, Cast Mates, Jenni Pulos & Bravo Friendship Breakups) II

October 19, 2025 • 65 mins
Lea Black steps Behind The Rope. She’s baaaack. The “Mayor of Miami” is here, again, to mention it all.  Lea chats RHOM, cast mates, highs and lows and, of course, all that drama that comes along with being one of Bravo’s Housewives.  Lea also chats about her friendship with Jeff Lewis, appearances on Flipping Out, the end of Jeff’s friendship with Jenni Pulos, and the end of Jeff’s relationship with Gage Edward and all the persona...
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Teresa Reached Out/ Contacted Melissa Gorga, Dolores Catania's Stern Warning & Bravo Sued Again For 11M

October 18, 2025 • 21 mins
Teresa Giudice has fully transitioned from “never ever” to “never say never” to “open to reconciliation” to actually reaching out to Joe and Melissa Gorga in order to reconcile. The first actual hard evidenced move has been made and Teresa has reached out. In other news, Dolores Catania issues a stern warning this week but it is not what you think and not to who you could have ever guessed. Switzerland has found her voice. Finally....
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Jeff Lewis' Fear, BravoCon Panels Reveal Teresa's RHONJ Future, Tamra Slams Slade & Guerdy's New Threat

October 17, 2025 • 60 mins
With less than a month to go, the countdown to BravoCon is heating up and with more panels than almost any other Real Housewife, fans, RHONJ casemates and even Dorinda Medley have spoken out about what this means for Teresa’s future on the show and with the network. Jeff Lewis has spoken out about his new Housewife feuds, favs and what to expect from him in the upcoming weeks. After last night’s RHOC, with the reunion now filmed, T...
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Tamra Loses RHOC Reunion, RHOP Cast Hates Wendy, Vicki's Absurdity & Bethenny Frankel's Only Fans

October 16, 2025 • 59 mins
With all that Wendy Osefo has lost in the past few days - dignity, Wife Swap, her position at Wesleyan, it is only a matter of days before she is asked to not attend, or, removes herself from next month’s BravoCon. In other Wendy news, The RHOP cast seems to be enjoying her downfall with no real fan in sight except one Miss Katie Rost. Rumors, and nastiness, surface that the RHOC reunion did not exactly go as Tamra had planned. Vic...
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Melissa Gorga Open To Reconciling w/ Tre, Channing Tatum Slams Jax & Denise Richards Horrifying Court Testimony

October 15, 2025 • 38 mins
Melissa Gorga has finally responded to Teresa’s reconciliation request in what appears to be a positive move closer to a full on make up which no one saw coming. We break down Melissa’s recent statements in response to Teresa’s month long campaign of “never say never”, but the real question is, “why now”?  He$$ hath officially frozen over. In other news, Denise Richards’ horrifying court testimony against soon to be ex husband Aaro...
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Andy Cohen's Message To Wendy Osefo, Bravo Hired Security For Melissa Gorga & Martina Wants To Divorce Julia

October 15, 2025 • 50 mins
Every day, every hour new facts emerge in the Wendy Osefo scam that rocked the Bravo’s world last week. Andy Cohen has finally broken his silence with a few words of advice for Miss Osefo.  From the many missteps that The Osefos made to how we got here, we discuss it all. In other news, Bravo hires security for Melissa and Joe Gorga but all is not as it seems.  Last, but not least, in light of MVP Adriana de Moura’s recent revelati...
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Wendy/ Eddie Osefo Indicted For Fraud (What We Know), RHOP Cast Reacts & Julia Cheated w/ Haitian Mortician

October 14, 2025 • 57 mins
Wendy and Eddie Osefo were arrested after allegedly filing a false burglary report claiming approximately $435k in stolen property. The RHOP shocker heard round the world this past weekend. Today we slowly break down all the charges against the Osefos, discuss their official statement they made through their reps after returning home, chat about the RHOP cast’s reactions / statements, reveal the “Dorit” of it all, explain how RHOP ...
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Teresa/ Melissa Upcoming BravoCon Squash That Beef, Gizelle's True Thoughts On Mauricio & Boz's Message For Garcelle

October 13, 2025 • 59 mins
Bozoma Saint John has come forth with a new message for Miss Garcelle Beauvais. Gizelle Bryant opens up about Mauricio Umansky, humiliates Stacey Rush, tries to understand Wendy better and still, kinda, wants to quit RHOP. Alexis Bellino got married with Jo De La Rosa and Tamra Judge by her side. Kathryn Dennis has been sentenced to thirty days in jail for her DUI. Bethenny Frankel is in serious trouble. The fall out from Julia Lem...
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Tamra's Wins & Losses, Garcelle Talks RHOBH Return, Aaron Wants All Of Denise's Money & Juicy Joe's Loss

October 12, 2025 • 38 mins
Tamra continues her tough season with wins, losses and everything and anything in between.  Alexis Bellino uninvited Jennifer Pedranti to her wedding with a whole host of reasons which seem interesting at best.  Garcelle talks about returning to RHOBH, shares updates on her friendships with the cast and discusses the real reason she left the show.  Aaron Phypers wants all of Denises money as his divorce from Denise gets uglier by t...
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LEA BLACK (on RHOM, Jeff Lewis & Gage Edward Drama, Cast Mates, Jenni Pulos & Bravo Friendship Breakups)

October 12, 2025 • 56 mins
Lea Black steps Behind The Rope. She’s baaaack. The “Mayor of Miami” is here, again, to mention it all.  Lea chats RHOM, cast mates, highs and lows and, of course, all that drama that comes along with being one of Bravo’s Housewives.  Lea also chats about her friendship with Jeff Lewis, appearances on Flipping Out, the end of Jeff’s friendship with Jenni Pulos, and the end of Jeff’s relationship with Gage Edward and all the persona...
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How Special Forces Can Save Teresa’s RHONJ Job, BravoCon Panels Broken Down & Carole Radziwill Returns To Bravo

October 11, 2025 • 20 mins
Teresa Giudice was called stupid, told to shut the F up, pushed in the mud and forced to clean toilets all in the first few weeks of Fox’s Special Forces. As brutal as all that sounds, the fans just could not get enough so much so that this humbled, quiet Teresa could be exactly what Bravo wants, and/or needs, next season when RHONJ finally, eventually begins to film early next year. Yes, Teresa has walked off and quit the show, bu...
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RHOC Producers Back Scheana Over Tamra, Gia Is Relieved Tre Is Gone & Dorit's Upcoming Kick A$$ RHOBH Season

October 10, 2025 • 52 mins
Gia Giudice is relieved that Tre is no longer holding her back as she excels at Special Forces, makes power moves and teases Season Two of Next Gen. Scheana Shay sets the record straight again silencing everyone from Lala to Tamra to past VPR colleagues with the help of RHOC / VPR / The Valley Executive Producer. Dorit Kemsley is ready for another kick a$$ season of taking no prisoners as she navigates a divorce, cast mate feuds an...
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What RHOBH Cast Demands From Kyle, Teresa Says She Isn't Desperate & Real Reason Scheana Turned Down The Valley

October 9, 2025 • 52 mins
Kyle Richards’ cast mates have demanded a few things from her ahead of RHOBH Season 15. Things which seem simple enough but will Kyle be able to follow through? Teresa Giudice wants us all to know that she is not at all desperate. Scheana Shay turns down The Valley Season Three, brings epic receipts and explains the two very unexpected reasons why she said no to the “very generous” offer. RHOP is back in our lives and we are so her...
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Heather Dubrow Gets Real Angry, Teresa's Big Regret, RHOM Ices Out Cast Member & Denise's Insane Legal Fees

October 8, 2025 • 44 mins
Heather Dubrow gets real angry, Gretchen and Tamra fight and the rest of the cast act as if Katie Ginella were never part of this season as RHOC gallops along for another week heading towards a supposed reunion which we are not sure will ever actually happen. Denise Richards’ divorce is costing her one pretty penny which sources claim is bleeding her dry as Aaron’s monthly alimony payment becomes more likely by the week. RHOM takes...
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Julia Slept w/ Adriana, Adriana's Secret Revenge, Scheana Shuts Everyone Up & What Kyle Should Learn From Porsha

October 8, 2025 • 52 mins
Julia Lemigova slept with Adriana de Moura. The RHOM reunion bombshell heard round the world. Today we break our silence on the matter and discuss the likelihood Julia’s claims are true, her motivations for outing this alleged hook up now, the shock from her cast mates and Andy, what this means for her marriage to Martina and last, but not least, what this means for Julia’s future on the show. Adriana has been in the comments on so...
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Kyle's Dream RHOBH Cast, Teresa Uses Gia To Deliver Message, RHOC Cast Exit & Andy Cohen Back Tracks Big Time

October 7, 2025 • 56 mins
With RHOBH returning to our screens later this year, Kyle has spoken out on the new season’s drama, newbie Rachel Zoe and her ideal dream cast for future seasons. As RHOC prepares to come to an end, rumors, and nastiness, arise on who will not make the cut and be given an orange, or a friend of, for RHOC 20. Teresa uses both Gia and Juicy this week to help further her own narrative and agenda. Andy Cohen backtracks big time on a lo...
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