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

Owning Manhattan’s Nile Lundgren (on Season 2, Ryan Serhant, Cast Mates, Bravo, Newbie Drama & Real Estate)

December 9, 2025 • 69 mins
Nile Lundgren steps Behind The Rope. Owning Manhattan’s Nile Lundgren that is. Nile is here to break down all that one can expect from the just released Owning Manhattan Season Two. Nile talks Ryan Serhant, cast mate drama, what really went on between the OGs and newbies, NYC, and, of course, real estate. Finally, Nile dishes on what it was like to star on Bravo’s gone, but never forgotten, one season wonder “Camp Getaway”. @nil...
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LISA HOCHSTEIN (on RHOM, BravoCon, Airport Run In w/ Julia, The Haitian Mortician, Cast Changes & PreNups)

December 8, 2025 • 59 mins
Lisa Hochstein steps Behind The Rope. Fresh off the RHOM reunion and BravoCon weekend, Lisa is here to mention it all. Lisa talks about the highs and lows of the past season, Adriana “hijacking” the RHOM BravoCon panel in search of the Haitian mortician, Julia’s BravoCon non apology to Guerdy and her update on her friendship with Larsa. Lisa also talks about co-parenting with Lenny, Jody, the recent headlines about mega Miami mans...
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Kelly Dodd May Be In Serious Trouble This Time, Kandi's Messy Divorce & Gizelle and Robyn Harass Eminem

December 7, 2025 • 51 mins
Another day, another up and down in the Kelly Dodd vs. Jolie saga. Kelly’s brother Eric Meza released a video earlier this week which implies all sorts of things Kelly has done, said and re-done to Jolie which have left fans absolutely speechless. Kandi Burruss’ divorce gets uglier and nastier by the day with claims of side girlfriends for Kandi, baby mama’s for Todd, child custody disagreements and one epic prenup which Todd seemi...
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GIZELLE BRYANT (on Wendy, Mia, Karen, Robyn, RHOP Drama & Ramona Singer)

December 7, 2025 • 53 mins
Gizelle Bryant steps Behind The Rope. Gizelle is here to, as we like to say, mention it all about RHOP. Of course, Gizelle chats about co-stars past and present - Wendy, Karen, Mia, Ashley, Monique, Robyn and Candiace.  Gizelle discusses Pastor Jamal Bryant, Kate Chastain, Porsha Williams, Ramona Singer and oh, so very much more. As we said, Gizelle mentions it all! @gizellebryant @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD F...
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Tamra's Still Confused, Teresa's Liability Luis Ruelas, Vicki Wants Kelly Back & The End of All Housewives

December 6, 2025 • 14 mins
Despite the shocking voicemail that surfaced earlier this week from Kelly Dodd attacking daughter Jolie, Miss Vicki Gunvalson is out in these streets asking for Ms. Dodd’s return to RHOC. Heather Dubrow says that’s a wrap and that she looks forward to Season 20, but Tamra remains very confused about many things surrounding Season 19 and we cannot say we blame her.  Regardless of the reconciliation heard round the world, Teresa stil...
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Jeff Lewis Meddles Too Far This Time, Tamra's Warning To RHOC Producers & Melissa's Message For Gia

December 5, 2025 • 40 mins
Many people have been trashing Kelly Dodd over her unhinged rant against daughter Jolie - which we covered earlier today - but Jeff Lewis says not so fast. Jeff issues a formal statement defending his - for lack of a better word - friend.  Tamra Judge has a warning for RHOC producers ahead of next season’s 20th. Melissa Gorga has something to say to her niece Gia. Mary Cosby’s son receives more bad news. Patricia Altschul and Paige...
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Kelly Dodd Goes Psycho on Daughter Again, RHOBH Returns (What To Expect) & Tamra Threatens To Sue Gretchen

December 5, 2025 • 47 mins
Kelly Dodd has threatened her daughter Jolie who she called a “stupid” “dumb” “little girl” in a now viral video that has made all the rounds online. Kelly has clapped back saying all is definitely not as it seems and once she can speak on it, we will all be speechless.  RHOBH has returned and it is officially back in our lives and there is a lot to unpack, newbies and all. Finally, with this season of RHOC a distant memory, Tamra ...
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Margaret Turns on Melissa, Andy’s Message For Teresa, VPR Cast Avoids LVP & Kyle Refuses To Talk About Kim

December 4, 2025 • 47 mins
Melissa and Teresa turned it on big time, and some say stole the show, at BravoCon but now that the Vegas lights have faded, their cast seems to have a lot to say about this so called reconciliation Margaret turns on Melissa, Dolores collects multiple paychecks and Andy Cohen comes forward with a message, and warning, for Tre and Mel, Luis and Joey G too. The VPR OG cast avoids LVP. Kyle refuses to talk about Kim. Things are only g...
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PK Slams Dorit As a Liar, Kyle Runs Into LVP, Erika's Attorney Allegedly Steals, Gia Wins & RHONY's New Cast

December 3, 2025 • 45 mins
With the new season of RHOBH premiering tomorrow night, PK slams Dorit as a liar and remains in the dark as far as what to expect this season from Dorit, Mo, Kyle and more as his divorce remains front and center for another season. Kyle runs into Lisa Vanderpump. LVP avoids the RHOBH cast. The VPR OG cast avoids LVP but she does not seem to care as lighting may have struck twice with her new cast of hotties already bringing it and ...
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Tamra’s Psychotic Break, Kandi/ Todd Divorce, Jen Shah Goes Free & HubHouse's Smack Down of Sandoval

December 2, 2025 • 45 mins
Now that the RHOC has come and gone, Tamra Judge seems to be going through what some call a psychotic break as RHOC producers prepare to finalize just who will be joining Vicki when RHOC resumes filming early next year. Kandi and Todd’s divorce gets uglier with cheating allegations, prenups and a whole lotta he said, she said. Jen Shah prepares to be released from prison next week having served only two years of her six and a half ...
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Owning Manhattan’s Tricia Lee (on Season 2, Ryan Serhant, Cast Mates, Reality TV Drama & Real Estate)

December 2, 2025 • 65 mins
Tricia Lee steps Behind The Rope. Owning Manhattan’s Tricia Lee, that is. A mere few days away from the premiere of Season Two, Tricia stops by to mention it all. Tricia explains how this season was different for her, reveals shocking outcomes for some of her cast mates after the first season aired and discusses all the drama we can expect from Season Two. New agents, Ryan’s favs versus the newbies and so much more in what Ryan cal...
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What Happens Next Now That Teresa/ Melissa Have Reconciled, Heather's Receipts on Lisa & Bethenny Wins All

December 1, 2025 • 53 mins
This brilliant, phenomenal season of RHOSLC continues with more allegations, lies, denials and, what many franchises are lacking, humor. Bethenny Frankel has a new message for all and we are seated. The OC is still trying to figure out next season and with Vicki back, it is clear that certain housewives will be existing stage left. Now that Teresa, Melissa, Joey G and Luis have reconciled, completed their BravoCon public eye tour, ...
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Tamra Denies Her Lies, Jeff Lewis Shades Dorit, Denise Talks Rinna, Stacey Rusch Slams Kyle & More BravoCon Hot Takes

November 30, 2025 • 41 mins
Stacey Rusch may be a sophomore, but she certainly held her own at BravoCon by amusing Daddy Cohen, slamming Kyle Richards and putting Tamra in her place, audience boos and all. Jeff Lewis may still be recovering from his BravoCon fall out with Andy, but he had enough time to shade Dorit and talk a whole lotta other BS and nonsense. Denise Richards talks Rinna. Ashley Darby wants to marry Craig. West likes Ariana and Carl likes Ven...
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GIZELLE BRYANT (on Wendy, Karen, RHOP, Cast Mates & More!)

November 30, 2025 • 76 mins
Gizelle Bryant steps Behind The Rope to, as we like to say, mention it all about The Real Housewives of Potomac. RHOP is in the house. Gizelle talks Wendy, Karen, Ashley, Robyn and more. She talks Pastor Bryant, Juan Dixon, Michael Darby, Ray Huger and more. In other words, we mention it all!!  @gizellebryant @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUG...
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RHOC’s Season 20 Cast Changes, RHORI Trailer, Worst Housewife Newbies of 2025 & Our Unsolicited Advice For Vicki

November 29, 2025 • 17 mins
BravoCon may be but ahh a distant memory at this point, but through our Live Show, the questions keep a comin’. The RHORI trailer has been met with mixed reviewed as has Dolores’ official friend of status. Today we break down what to expect from this franchise whose premiere date is rapidly approaching. We offer some advice, albeit unsolicited, to Vicki Gunvalson ahead of her return to RHOC. Speaking of RHOC, the cast is headed for...
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House of Villain’s Corrine Olympios (on Real Housewives, Being a Villain, Bachelor Nation & More)

November 28, 2025 • 54 mins
Corrine Olympios steps Behind The Rope. One of the most talked about contestants in Bachelor Nation history. One of House of Villains’ most controversial contestants. Corrine stops by to chat about it all. Corrine talks Bach Nation controversy, Chris Harrison’s exit, Rachel Lindsay, Nick Viall and more. Of course, the convo quickly turns to Bravo, Real Housewives, VPR, Scheana Shay and, somehow, Christine Quinn.  Like we said, Corr...
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MICHAEL FISHMAN (on Roseanne, The Conners, Roseanne’s Tweet/ Cancellation & Cast Mates) II

November 27, 2025 • 107 mins
Roseanne’s / The Conners' Michael Fishman steps Behind The Rope. Little D.J. Conner all grown up.  Michael discusses what it was like being the youngest on a set that included Roseanne, John Goodman, Sara Gilbert, Laurie Metcalf and Lecy Goranson. Michael recalls the best and worst times during Roseanne’s original nine year run from 1988-1997. Michael talks viral moments such as when Roseanne “performed” The National Anthem, guest ...
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BravoCon: Dorit Hates Camille, Shep Destroys Paige, Kandi Thanks Phaedra, Whitney Gets Drunk & More!

November 26, 2025 • 40 mins
BravoCon may be a brilliant, just passed memory, but there is still so very much to talk about from this epic, non-stop weekend both on and off stage. Dorit had a few choice words for Camille and Denise but looked so chic doing so, cigarette and all. The Bravo’s handed out award after award which left Phaedra shocked, Archie Beador happy and a clear upcoming many seasons long run for Next Gen NYC.  The Summer House vs. Southern Cha...
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Wendy Osefo's Alias & 40 Credit Cards, Mia Thornton Arrested, Porsha Goes Free & Meghan King Loses Her Kids

November 26, 2025 • 52 mins
The BravoVerse has not has a second to rest since BravoCon and legally things are not looking great. Wendy Osefo’s alias have been exposed, the authorities claim she has over 40 credit cards and Wendy and her legal team have clapped back claiming she is being targeted. Mia Thornton has been arrested and Gizelle could care less. Porsha has been investigated by the FBI, cleared of any wrongdoing and is back on the move, Delta miles a...
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Owning Manhattan’s Jade Shenker (on Season 2, Ryan Serhant, Cast Mates, Reality TV Drama & Real Estate)

November 25, 2025 • 67 mins
Jade Shenker steps Behind The Rope. Owning Manhattan’s Jade Shenker, that is. Season Two drops next week, Friday, December 5th and Ryan Serhant’s agents, and Ryan, are back for what Ryan calls all out real estate warfare. Jade fills us in on all that she has been up to since Season One and chats cast mates, Ryan, Chloe, the best parts of NYC and what to expect season two where the properties and drama are bigger, louder and brighte...
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