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

Bravo's 4 New Shows, Gia Feuds w/ Everyone, Mauricio Goes Wild, Dolo's Scare & LVP Labeled "Manipulative"

May 14, 2025 • 53 mins
Last week Bravo announced four new shows - Ladies of London (The Return), Shahs The Valley (Reboot), The Real Housewives of Rhode Island (New Franchise) and Wife Swap (Housewives Edition). Today we break down these four shows, what to expect, discuss casting, timing and so much more. In other news, Mauricio Umansky has gone wild. Southern Charm has been filming the new season with more drama than ever. Scheana comes for LVP again. ...
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Andy Doubles Down On RHONJ Cancelation, Sonja Morgan Dines & Dashes and Teresa's 5 Stages of Grief Post RHONJ

May 13, 2025 • 42 mins
A hysterical Sonja Morgan is blacklisted from a NYC hotspot after refusing to pay a $1,000 bill she thought was comped. The more things change, the more they stay the same with certain housewives who are broke, entitled and, for lack of a better word, arrogant. Thinking one is a celebrity when they are not… In other news, Andy Cohen doubles down on how The Real Housewives of Rhode Island - RHORI - is a group of tight knit Italian A...
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Dorit & PK's Latest Setback, RHOC Cast Trip Scandal & Meredith Mark's Suspension / RHOSLC Filming Leaks

May 13, 2025 • 66 mins
With Dorit having now formally filed for divorce from her husband of over ten years, PK, we cannot help but wonder, what next? Today we get answers to the many questions we have surrounding PK and Dorit’s divorce. How does Dorit really feel about PK’s very public kiss? What is going to happen to Dorit’s motion for sole custody of the kids and what motivated that request? Meanwhile, heading south, Katie Ginella skipped the RHOC cast...
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LVP Loses It, Stassi’s Good/Bad News, Paige Becomes The New Ariana & Summer House’s Epic Fail

May 12, 2025 • 58 mins
Lisa Vanderpump, and her VanderWorld, are once again dominating our screens and causing drama off screen of epic proportions. Vanderpump Villa has dropped, with Stassi, a few weeks ago and the verdict is in. There is some good news and some not so good news for Stassi, Beau and LVP. Meanwhile, Paige DeSorbo has morphed into the new Ariana Madix as both Summer House and Southern Charm call out for help in need of a major next season...
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RHONJ & RHONY Cancelled, Why Housewives of Rhode Island Is The New RHONJ & Another New Gorga Show Coming

May 11, 2025 • 43 mins
Bravo announced four new shows which are being added to its line up. Glaringly absent from the full list of their returning shows, in addition to these new shows, was RHONY and RHONJ. Despite all the fake news, tabloid fodder, network chatter, blogger speculation and cast statements, we break down exactly what is going on with RHONY and RHONJ, the likelihood either will be back ever and which cast members will be most affected by t...
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sMothered, Real Housewives, Dance Moms & More (w/ Catherine & Gabriella Vigorito)

May 11, 2025 • 42 mins
Catherine and Gabriella Vigorito step Behind The Rope. The mother /daughter duo from one of the most memorable episodes in sMothered history, that is. Catherine and Gabriella are here to mention it all regarding what it was like to be part of one of TLC’s most popular Reality Shows, sMothered. Catherine and Gabriella do it all together - work, dress and, of course, who can forget their now infamous joint Mom / Daughter celery bath....
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TThe Real Housewives of Rhode Island, Kyle's Role in Garcelle's Exit & Our New Feuds w/ Housewives

May 10, 2025 • 18 mins
With many of the current Real Housewives franchises past their prime, it is uncertain if more franchises are actually needed. That said, more tea is spilled about the rumored upcoming Real Housewives of Chicago and Real Housewives of Rhode Island. Morgan and Kyle make moves to “come out” despite the possible longevity of this relationship as Kyle’s role in Garcelle’s exit is exposed. Jax Taylor is in trouble as he loses real world ...
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RHOC Filming Wraps w/ an Explosive Feud & Possible Firings, LVP Is No Longer Present & How To Fix Summer House

May 9, 2025 • 71 mins
The RHOC cast trip to Amsterdam has come and gone and the season has wrapped with tons of tea spilling in terms of storylines, feuds and the return of Gretchen.  In other news, after Andy Cohen’s night out with the Summer House boys, we cannot help but wonder if Summer House needs some serious fixing moving forward and offer some, albeit unsolicited, advice on how to fix this franchise. Tom Sandoval slams LVP as “not present” while...
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What We Need Luis Ruelas' Help On, Candiace Dillard RHOP Return(?), Karen Thrives In Jail & Love Hotel Review

May 8, 2025 • 72 mins
Cameras Up. For RHOP, that is. Cast changes, blasts from the past - Ashley talks Candace Dillard’s return, Gizelle’s “TJ” receipts and one, still jailed Grand Dame. Speaking of jail, Karen Huger is winning behind bars and running the place. More RHONY fake news arises. Luann shows us her game. Love Hotel is two episodes in with some good and not as good news. Finally, we plead our case to Luis Ruelas with something we never thought...
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Margaret Josephs' RHONJ Win, Andy Cohen's Wild Night, Dolo's Relief, RHOM Returns & How To Fix Bravo

May 7, 2025 • 65 mins
The RHOM trailer dropped last week to very mixed reactions. Alexia and Todd’s divorce. Tons of Marysol. Guedy vs. Julia. Julia vs. Adriana. Newbie Stephanie. Lisa’s “social climber” of a man and, of course, the Larsa of it all. Andy Cohen has a wild night out. Paige DeSorbo graduates from Summer House. Porsha Williams has a total, epic fail. Somehow, somewhere, Margaret Josephs has a laugh as Dolo, Tre and Fessler seem to be beggin...
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Teresa Giudice on The Traitors!, Crazy RHOBH Casting Decisions & The Truth Behind PK and His New Woman

May 6, 2025 • 37 mins
Teresa Giudice just spent a wild weekend with Kelly Dodd but, with their new booming business together, there is more than meets the eye. Teresa also spent the weekend stripper style walking the runway, making live appearances, dealing with new financial setbacks and, apparently heading oversees to The Traitors castle. Speaking of The Traitors, we break down these rumors, some say self spread rumors, separating fact from fiction ab...
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LILI TAYLOR (on Mystic Pizza, I Shot Andy Warhol, Parker Posey, White Lotus, Madonna, The '90s & Birds)

May 6, 2025 • 67 mins
Lili Taylor steps Behind the Rope. Lili is here to mention it all and chat about the full anthology of her career which now includes the moniker Author thanks to the just released “Turning To Birds”. Lili chats about her breakout performance with Julia Roberts in Mystic Pizza, her well deserved crown of 90s "indie darling” and TV highs such as Outer Range, Six Feet Under and American Crime.  Speaking of “indie darling”, Lili discus...
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Crystal Kung's RHOBH Return, Stassi Saves LVP, Next Gen’s Woes & Kristen Doute's Redemption (w/ Patrik & Pol)

May 5, 2025 • 74 mins
Now that Garcelle has exited the building, many famous actresses and past RHOBH cast mates keep getting mentioned as possible new faces / return faces to this franchise that is much in need of a makeover. Today we separate fact from fiction regarding these rumors and explain who is really truly short listed for when filming resumes later this year. Did someone say Crystal Kung Minkoff? Lisa Vanderpump is enjoying her reign on top a...
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Teresa Bans Heather McDonald, RHONJ Season 15 Casting Widens & TreHuggers Abandon Tre After Shocking New Lie

May 4, 2025 • 46 mins
Another day, another interview with half truths, fabrications, playing dumb and legit outright lies from the TreHugger’s once queen Teresa Giudice. With all the RHOBH casting news circulating, a brand new Jax vs Sandoval feud we did not know we needed but are kinda living for, Angela Oakley’s insta iconic shade about lips that have miles on them, we have much better things to talk about. That said, Teresa has done a series of inter...
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MIKE HILL w/ CYNTHIA BAILEY Cameo (on RHOA, RHUGT, Cast Mates & Highs and Lows of Reality TV)

May 4, 2025 • 87 mins
The Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Mike Hill steps Behind The Rope. He is back and this time with a cameo by the one and only Miss Cynthia Bailey! Mike, of course talks about Cynthia - the challenges of married life and how and what couples need to do to keep a marriage alive. Of course, the convo quickly turns to The Real Housewives of Atlanta, and, with RHOA Season 16 front and center and well under way, we figured today the perfec...
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Kelly Dodd’s Complete Meltdown Over Jeff Lewis, RHOBH Season 15 Cast Firings & Teresa’s New Lies

May 3, 2025 • 20 mins
RHOBH cast rumors continue to circulate with rumored firings, downgrades and one beloved "friend of” being asked to hand in her diamond and exit the building. Teresa is up to her old tricks with half truths, lies and not accurately remembering the past as it actually happened. Our recent live show has come and gone and you shady MFs have asked questioned that we would rather not have answered, but as promised, no pleading the 5th s...
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Bravo's Alleged Plan To Drop Teresa Due to Luis, Melissa Teases Her Spin Off & Kathy Wakile's RHONJ Return

May 2, 2025 • 40 mins
As the RHONJ pause continues on, one has to wonder if Bravo’s dilemma of choosing between Teresa and Melissa is solving itself due to Teresa and Luis’ latest financial problems. One also has to wonder if Bravo is secretly happy Teresa’s problems are mounting which would essentially make their decision for them as far as who will be returning, should the show actually ever come back, between the Table Flipper and her Sister In Law. ...
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Katie Hates VPR Cast, Whitney Rose & Coach Shah Hang(?), Mia Thornton Lies More & Kenya Doubles Down

May 2, 2025 • 67 mins
Lisa Vanderpump spills the tea on the new cast of VPR and promises more drama than even Stassi brought in her golden years. Umm, okay… Katie Maloney hates her ex-colleagues. RHOC’s Lydia McLaughlin suffers a grave loss. The Kenya, Brit, RHOA Cast drama continues with Andy Cohen weighing in. Whitney Rose and Coach Shah #spotted. Nene and Mia start over again and so much more! @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE...
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Teresa Giudice’s Karma Catches Up, Garcelle’s Replacement, RHONY Fake News & Erika Jayne’s New Life

May 1, 2025 • 65 mins
Hollywood Demons: Housewives Gone Bad sheds new light on Teresa Giudice, Jen Shah and Taylor Armstrong revealing shocking new details about all three. Mia Thornton exits RHOP the same way she entered with half truths, fabrications and a whole lot of wtf.  The future of RHONY is up in the air as Brynn Whitfield reveals new tea about her former cast mates. Erika Jayne contemplates turning down her friend role on next season’s RHOBH, ...
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Andy Cohen's New Problems, Summer House Spin Off, Monique's' RHOP Return & What Dirt Scheana Has On LVP

April 30, 2025 • 63 mins
Andy Cohen is rumored to have new problems with Bravo execs, comments on Kenya Moore’s exit, defends Paige DeSorbo and seems to want another job within the NBC fam to which he is rumored to be in the running for. Is WWHL about to be a thing of the past? Scheana Shay is about the spill the tea with all that she has on Lisa Vanderpump. Brittany and Jax’s breakup gets uglier. Summer House has an epic fail that is about to take center ...
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