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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Boy George tells Teddi Mellencamp to shut the F up in this weeks feud we never knew we needed but cannot get enough of. Amanda Frances reclaims her scam artist moniker in a power move which has left her cast mates speechless. The Golden Life Trailer drops. Katie and Stassi reconcile while Lala and Katie feud. Brit Eady’s lawsuit against Bravo moves forward. In other news, RHORI is in overdrive. The ladies head to Newport for a Doll...
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The Valley’s current season may be a hard pass for many, but Michelle Saniei and Dr. Dre seem to have stolen the show. Teresa says she does not know if she will film with Melissa but all is not as meets the eye. Bethenny Frankel has a new message for her haters. The real reason RHOM was cancelled is revealed. RHORI wins in the ratings. Gizelle and Wendy feud with Giz’s newfound confidence thanks to Robyn’s return. Last, but not le...
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RHONJ’s upcoming season fifteen is expected to be the “Season of Teresa” as rumors and nastiness swirl about the newbies, lack of chemistry and what no one will do during filming this upcoming season. Bethenny Frankel offers life advice. Alix Earle vs. Alex Cooper gets nastier by the day. Last, but certainly not least, RHOSLC filming tea spills involving the whole cast which could forever change the show. Welcome to season seven sn...
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The time has finally come to end this season of RHOBH and with this about to be completed reunion, it is ending with a bang. Dorit hates everyone except Boz and maybe Rachel. Andy is over Dorit times ten. Boz is mad at Andy. Erika and Kathy are amused. Jennifer Tilly left her snacks at home. Last, but sure not least, Amanda seems to have quit the show, maybe, kinda. Oh also, RHOA just ain’t it sis.
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Vicki is having a very tough RHOC season as filming secrets from our fav orange holders spilith over. Ciara Miller contemplates her next moves, the best of which seems to be to leave Summer House asap Paige DeSorbo style. Last, but not least, RHOBH concludes its erratic season 15 tomorrow night in a way no one expected which has left everyone asking, will this franchise really return soon or is the much rumored pause and extensive ...
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On the heels of this weeks end of the RHOBH reunion, and season, Erika and Dorit have not resolved anything which has left EJ feeling a certain type of way. Boz continues with her master plan to alienate them all from Kyle, overthrow a few and become the first on the call sheet for RHOBH. Rachel Zoe closes out her very easy season with no idea whats to come in the future. Last, but not least, Margaret Josephs tells a few lies, doub...
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Luis Ruelas’ alleged unpaid $1 million dollar loan takes center stage. Speaking of Luis, Teresa has some great news thanks to Denise Richards' recent huge court win. Hulu makes moves in the reality game. Drew Sidora says she is going to be homeless if she is kicked out of her house. RHOP fans revolt against Robyn Dixon as we reveal the real reason Robyn was hired back. Andy hates Jen Shah and Leah McSweeney but has no problem with...
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Now that the dust has settled from PK’s viral interview earlier this week, Dorit has come out swinging. Teddi Mellencamp, and Tamra, beware. Dolores warns the ladies of RHORI, explains why RHONJ feel apart and prepares to begin filming later this month. Brit Eady does a drive by. Motha Hubbard shares texts from Amanda and West, spills reunion tea and claims West used her daughter for clicks. Last, but not least, Drew Sidora fights...
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Laguna Beach’s Alex Murrel Johnson, otherwise know as Alex M, Steps Behind The Rope. With Laguna Beach’s 20th Anniversary having aired earlier this month, all things Laguna are top of the mind. One of the granddaddy’s of them all, or as we like to say, one of the best reality shows to ever exist. Alex explains what it was like to be a student at Laguna Beach High School when MTV came knocking on its door. Alex discusses how she fe...
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Andy Cohen is using corporate propaganda to scare Bravo bloggers to not post leaked audio, to promise fans a “big chance” which will probably never happen and so much more none of which has deterred us here today to deep dive it all. Anyone got any leaked Summer House audio they want posted? Speaking of Andy, he seems angry, very angry, at Dorit during this week’s RHOBH Reunion Part Two. Thou shall not go against Kyle. RHONJ is no...
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Cameras have officially gone back up for In The City to capture the fall out from West/ Amanda. Bethenny shares a new FU for Andy Cohen. Porsha offers some words of advice for K. Michelle, distances herself from Shamea and dishes on what to expect the rest of this RHOA season. Speaking of K. Michelle, she has a new message for Robyn and Giz-hell. The Valley’s Michelle Saniei dates Dr. Dre as Jesse Lally weighs in. Christine Quinn a...
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Bethenny Frankel is in love, love love. Summer House’s spin off starting West Wilson, what we know so far. Teresa is mad at Melissa because of Marge as if it were three years ago. Kyle prepares to leave RHOBH but all is not as it seems. Lisa Hochstein is in trouble. Last, but not least, Kim Kardashian really does it all.
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Sutton Stracke wants Dorit gone, is loving her newfound BFF Erika and is mad at her other BFF Jennifer Tilly. In The City prepares to premiere with some shady AF editing. Speaking of Summer House, what was it Bravo was saying about that reunion? Lisa Vandepump continues to win. Kyle and Kim share an update. Jesse Solomon opens up. Bozoma knows it all, double standard and all. Last, but not least, Melissa is nervous she will anger T...
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April 29, 2026 • 42 mins
PK has done a long, detailed interview all about himself, Dorit, their divorce, their kids, fame, money and last, but not least, the dark side of RHOBH. Today, we break down this interview, analyze it, discuss the highs and lows and summarize it, for all who have not listened, explaining what PK’s chat really means. Speaking of Ms. Kemsley, Kyle exposes Dorit’s secret texts. Last, but not least, Andy Cohen is mad AF.
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April 29, 2026 • 30 mins
Phillip Phillips steps Behind The Rope. Fresh off his stint as Pugcasso on Fox’s The Masked Singer, Phillip is here to mention it all. Phillip talks winning American Idol, John Mayer, Bruce Springsteen, “Home” at the Olympics, fame, new music and oh, so very much more!
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Another day, another twist and another turn in the Ciara, West, Amanda debacle. PIs galore, denials and a clear future for Ciara post Summer House. Did someone say The Bachelorette? Southern Hospitality gets good. RHOA fizzles. The Valley flops. The Valley: Persian Style is forgotten. Last, but certainly not least, the new RHONJ cast is leaked to less than stellar fan reaction.
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Dorit is throwing anything and everything under the kitchen sink both on and off air at her co-stars to save her RHOBH job, but will it be enough to save her diamond come next season? Speaking of RHOBH, Amanda Frances is DONE. Melissa breaks down and cries over Teresa. RHORI’s behind the scenes scandals are exposed one at a time. Last, but not least, rumors, not nastiness, surface about Ciara Miller’s private investigation on West ...
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Dorit warns and threatens ex friend Erika about her RHOBH future but, after this week’s reunion, Dorit has a thing or two to worry about herself. Teddi and Tamra have major issues with Dorit who, in their eyes, can do no right. Hello Kyle. Jesse Solomon tells a few lies, plays dumb and gets very confused over timelines. Last, but not least, Denise Richards mourns, Dorit amuses Kathy Hilton and we award best and worst dressed from ...
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April 26, 2026 • 66 mins
Laguna Beach’s Alex Murrel Johnson, otherwise know as Alex M, Steps Behind The Rope. With Laguna Beach’s 20th Anniversary having aired earlier this month, all things Laguna are top of the mind. One of the granddaddy’s of them all, or as we like to say, one of the best reality shows to ever exist. Alex explains what it was like to be a student at Laguna Beach High School when MTV came knocking on its door. Alex discusses how she fe...
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Teddi Mellencamp tells Dorit Kemsley to shut the F up. Rachel Zoe is slammed as the meanest of all the RHOBH Cast. Sutton is thrilled to be in Erika and Kyle’s inner circle as the RHOBH reunion part one did not disappoint. Ciara Miller cries and opens up. In other news, RHORI’s Alicia and Rosie fight and make up in a matter of seconds, Kelsey admits to an affair, Rulla doesn’t know if she can forgive her husband, Dolores pops by an...
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