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

Kelly Dodd Returns, Bethenny Talks Carole Radziwill/ Jeffrey Epstein & Where The F Is Nancy Guthrie

February 19, 2026 • 49 mins
Another day, another twist and turn in the saga that is otherwise known as the return of RHONY. This time, the fan outcry over the casts political beliefs, the Jill Zarin of it all, Ramona’s Page Six disaster, Kelly Bensimon’s DMs and the return of the one, and only Miss Kelly Dodd. Andy Cohen defends Amanda Frances and slams the fans for being mean to her. Bethenny Frankel weighs in on Carole Radziwill’s connections to Jeffrey Eps...
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Bethenny Frankel Calls Denise Richards Dumb, PK Responds To Dorit & Andy Cohen Released Rinna's Private Texts

February 18, 2026 • 36 mins
After a season long PK smear campaign by one Miss Dorit Kemsley, PK responds to Dorit with a clear message of his own. Bethenny Frankel talks more about the return of the RHONY OGs, reveals her own desires for a reality tv future and calls Denise Richards dumb - and that is only the beginning. Andy Cohen releases Lisa Rinna’s private texts and Rinna claps back with a message of her own, talks her RHOBH exit and opens up about her c...
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Tamra Says She Is Going To Blow Up RHOC 20, Dorit Slammed As Difficult By Producers & Ladies of London Is Back

February 18, 2026 • 50 mins
Tamra Judge threatens to blow up RHOC Season 20 in a revenge plot thanks to how she was treated last season. Dorit has been slammed as high maintenance by RHOBH producers. Ladies of London drops their trailer and prepares to premiere in a few short weeks but the drama has already started behind the scenes. Last, but not least, RHONY makes moves no one saw coming. @patriksimpson @polatteu @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONU...
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Shannon Beador Slammed As A Monster, Jeff Lewis Issued A Warning & Who Is Katie Maloney (w/ Patrik & Pol)

February 17, 2026 • 50 mins
Jeff Lewis has been issued a stern warning by Producers on his new show but all is not as it seems. Shannon Beador has been labeled a monster, again, by yet another Bravolebirty and the details are not looking good for Ms. B. Chris Hahn from VPR revealed a few weeks ago that he did not know who Katie Maloney was which garnered responses from Scehana, Katie and the whole VPR OG community, caused Chris to clap back again and incited ...
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Jeff Lewis Fires A Chump, Deals With Aftermath & Real Reason Gretchen Was Terminated (w/ Patrik & Pol)

February 16, 2026 • 47 mins
All is not alright in Jeff Lewis Live land. A few weeks ago, after much drama, Jeff Lewis decided to terminate one of his very own beloved chumps. Today, two of Jeff’s fav chumps, Patrik & Pol, stop by to discuss exactly what led to the chump’s termination, how Jeff really feels about this firing, how the other chumps have reacted behind the scenes, whether this is permanent or temporary and the tumultuous aftermath in JLL chumpvil...
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Bethenny Asked To Join New RHONY, Kyle About To File For Divorce & Andy Cohen's DMs Leaked

February 15, 2026 • 42 mins
Bethenny Frankel revealed earlier this week that she was, in fact, asked to be part of the new RHONY OG show on E! and that, don’t worry, she has a few tricks up her sleeve. You are welcome. Andy Cohen’s DM’s are leaked for all the world to see. Last, but certainly not least, Kyle Richards is finally ready to file for divorce after recent events have made a few things clear to her! @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD F...
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WENDY OSEFO (on RHOP, Highs & Lows, Eddie, Karen Huger, Her Mother & More!)

February 15, 2026 • 56 mins
Wendy Osefo steps Behind The Rope. This season of RHOP has brought the drama but much of it was overshadowed by Wendy and Eddie’s arrest and subsequent fraud charges which we will see play out throughout much of 2026. Wendy talks RHOP cast mates past and present - Karen, Gizelle, Monique, Ashley and more. Wendy also opens up about her mother who she had one of the most memorable scenes of the whole RHOP season with.  Wendy talks RH...
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Everyone Seems To Hate Jill Zarin, Is Ramona Next?, & Melissa Gorga Ok Not Returning To RHONJ

February 14, 2026 • 21 mins
Jill Zarin’s cancellation continues as we head into the weekend. Zarin Fabrics X’s out Jill’s face, Jill’s Step Grandson is holding 24/7 Q & A’s about his step grandma, Brandi Glanville weighs in and so much more.  Taylor Armstrong walks back her own statement on the Super Bowl, Heather Dubrow comes forward with a message and fans wonder if Ramona is next. In other news, Melissa Gorga runs into the Manzos, reveals the real reason B...
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RHOBH Cast Fractured To Point Of No Repair, Teresa On Pins & Needles w/ Melissa & Andy's Banned From WWHL List

February 13, 2026 • 51 mins
Teresa is walking on pins and needles around Melissa to ensure they have no disagreements, tension, arguments or fights in order for RHONJ to return sooner than later so she can get that paycheck.  Kenya Moore is rumored to be on the verge of bankruptcy. The cast of RHOBH seems to be more fractured than fans even thought to the point of no return.  Andy Cohen reveals his list of people he has banned from returning to WWHL. Ariana M...
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Bethenny's RHONY Return(?), Gorga/ Laurita's Hostile Run In, Kyle vs. Vicki & Alex McCord's Return

February 12, 2026 • 47 mins
Bethenny Frankel could be headed to RHONY on E! as the rumors of her return gain speed and momentum. Melissa Gorga and Jacqueline Laurita have a hostile run in while filming the now complete RHUGT but all is not as it seems.  Kyle and Vicki seems to have very different approaches to a few things as tension mounts. Nene Leakes enters a new old feud. Last, but not least, Alex McCord returns with a bang.  @behindvelvetrope @davidy...
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Andy Cohen Discusses E!'s RHONY, Jen Aydin Crashes RHUGT Filming In Desperate Move & RHORI Trailer

February 11, 2026 • 40 mins
Andy Cohen breaks his silence on the return of the RHONY OG’s to E!  Jennifer Aydin crashes RHUGT filming, uninvited, in a desperate move to get back on Bravo TV. Of course Housewives Producers had a plan of their own for Miss Aydin which did not end as she planned. A warning to Teresa is issued.  Last, but not least, the RORI trailer drops and we have many, many thoughts! Calling all RHONJ fans… @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef ...
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Tamra Banned From RHUGT, Karen's New Message For Wendy, Next Gen LA BTS Filming Tea & Lisa Rinna Wins

February 11, 2026 • 50 mins
Next Gen LA filming is in full effect with Durbow, Umansky/Richards and Grammar offspring already makes waves behind the scenes.  Tamra gets banned from filming RHUGT but all is not as it seems. Karen Huger has a new message for Miss Osefo. The Valley Season 3 prepares to return. RHOBH continues its less than stellar season. Last, but not least, in case you forgot, she is Lisa Fu*king Rinna… always! @behindvelvetrope @davidyont...
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RHOSLC Fake News, RHOM Delayed, RHONY Returns, Kenya Moore Is Not Ok & RHONJ Move On/ Forget About It

February 10, 2026 • 45 mins
The status of Housewives is very up in the air with many strange updates and unanswered questions about many of our favorite franchises.  Fake news arises about RHOSLC which Andy Cohen shoots down. Does that mean anything? RHOM is stalled and delayed. RHONY is about to be announced any day now - yes Andy is still saying this - with a mostly new younger cast. Last, but not least, a desperate ex RHONJ part time cast member drops fake...
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Karen Huger's Jailhouse Confessions, Real Reason Carl & Kyle Came To Blows & Bethenny's Health Update

February 9, 2026 • 48 mins
Karen Huger has returned to RHOP, sat down with Andy Cohen, appeared at the reunion - looking great - and now is opening up with jail house stories and more behind the scenes details about her journey to sobriety. Carl and Kyle come to blows this season on Summer House but today more facts come to the surface which shed light on exactly what led to this BFF brawl. Bethenny Frankel shares updates on her health, new life and revoluti...
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NBC Protects Dorinda From "Horrible Person" Edit, Angel Massie's Negative Reviews From Bravo Trolls & Heather Wants Meredith To Return

February 8, 2026 • 39 mins
The Traitors’ Ron Funches claims Dorinda Medley said horrible, horrific things to him inside the castle. He also claims they were outside gameplay, deeply personal and so horrific NBC edited them out. Today we deep dive what those things were and exactly why does NBC seem to be protecting Dorinda. In similar news, Caroline Stanbury also revealed issues with Medley in the castle which we never saw.  Angel Massie receives tons of hor...
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ERIC NIES (on The Real World New York, Starting Reality TV, Camille Grammer & The Pitfalls Of Fame)

February 8, 2026 • 88 mins
This is the true story of seven strangers picked to live in a house, work together, and have their lives taped. Find out what happens when people stop being polite and start getting real…. The Real World. Eric Nies steps Behind The Rope. Mr. Eric Nies was part of the granddaddy of all of reality TV, the original Real World, New York, Season One. THE show that changed, introduced, formed and revolutionized Reality TV. With no prior ...
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Truth Behind RHONY OG's E! Return, Bethenny's Comments, Why RHONJ Is Next & Karen Huger's Sit Down w/ Andy

February 7, 2026 • 20 mins
This past week Andrew Cohen saw down with Miss Karen Huger for a one hour special. Today we break down this sit down - Karen’s time in jail, the jail conditions, her recovery, her future on RHOP, current beef with Professor Osefo, Andy’s questions and last, but not least, the fact that she refuses to call herself a full blown alcoholic who has 4 DUIs. In other news, the RHONY OG’s are back with a new show on E!. Bethenny Frankel, o...
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Garcelle Beauvais' Scary 911 Call, Lisa F'ing Rinna Returns & Joe Giudice Turns To Melissa Gorga For Advice

February 6, 2026 • 38 mins
Garcelle Beauvais was targeted for a second time in a 911 swatting call. Today we break down the details of that call, how this can happen for a second time, why this possibly happened for a second time and what, if anything, does this have to do with her time on RHOBH. Beware. With The Traitors in full effect, and a new book on the way, Lisa Rinna reminds us, once again, of all the reasons she is Lisa F’ing Rinna before, after and...
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SUEBELLE ROBBINS (on Member's Only Palm Beach, Bethenny Frankel's Comments On The Show & Real Housewives) II

February 6, 2026 • 55 mins
Suebelle Robbins steps Behind The Rope. Members Only Palm Beach’s Suebelle that is. Suebelle stops by to mention it all - life in Palm Beach, what is feels like to be the breakout start of Netflix’s newest reality hit, cast mates, who the real queen of Palm Beach is and how the Palm Beach community has reacted to the show. Speaking of reacting to the show, Suebelle weighs in on Bethenny Frankel’s comments that the cast are like “Wa...
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Dorit's Major F Up, RHUGT Filming Tea, Porsha Schools Vicki & VPR Cousins' Only Fans Take Center Stage

February 5, 2026 • 45 mins
Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip has filmed with blasts from the past (Davidson, Maloof, Richards, D., Kung Minkoff, Dixon, Grammer), drama (Porsha vs. Vicki) and a cameo which has been met with very mixed results by the one and only Nene Leakes. RHOBH is having a very off season where Amanda has turned the group upside down, Kyle has tried to share more and Dorit had one major F up which will set a total disaster of a shizstorm...
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