BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE
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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 & Styl...
Episodes(40 episodes)
E1679 - Real Reason Dorit Is Mad At Kyle, Scheana Refuses To See Lala & Mama Elsa Rises From The Dead
Dorit shares some updates on PK no one saw coming as this less than stellar, some say downright boring AF, season of RHOBH chugs along. Scheana refuses to see Lala even for Summer Moon / Ocean play dates. The Valley Persian Style is quickly running out of steam. Karamo has major drama with the Queer Eye cast. Taylor Swift’s texts to Blake Lively are exposed. Victoria Beckham is very upset. Last, but not least, Mama Elsa rises from the dead so that Marysol can sell come caviar. Has anyone checked on Meredith?
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Published: Feb 4, 2026Duration: 58:32
E1678 - Dorinda Slammed As A Horrible Person, Real Reason Sutton Fired Avi & Rinna Blames LVP For Villain Edit
Reports have surfaced that Dorinda Medley is being a horrible person inside The Traitors castle in Scotland. Eliminated contestant Ron Funches claims that the things Dorinda said to him are so personal and so horrific that NBC had to edit them out. All of a sudden this reunion cannot come fast enough. The real reason Sutton fired Avi is exposed. Lisa Rinna blames Lisa Vanderpump for her villain edit. Mauricio drama is set to take center stage at the RHOP reunion. Julie Chrisley gives Wendy Osefo advice should she end up in jail. Last, but not least. Carl and...
Published: Feb 3, 2026Duration: 40:17
E1677 - SUEBELLE ROBBINS (on Members Only Palm Beach, Bethenny Frankel's Comments On The Show & Real Housewives)
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 “Wallmart Berkins”. All this and more with the one and only, Suebelle!
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Published: Feb 3, 2026Duration: 48:13
E1676 - Amanda Frances' Courses Exposed, Whitney Explains Why Meredith Has To Go & Amanda Batula's $4M Prenup F Up
Amanda Frances, the self professed “Money Queen”, does a lot of cash talking but today we take a closer look at her courses, how much each of them cost and whether she really can afford all those python bags she raved about to Jennifer Tilly. Whitney Rose, worried about her own job, shares all her reasons why it is Meredith’s time to go. Craig Conover seems to be enjoying his single life a little too much. Last, but certainly not least, Amanda Batula did not sign a prenup and now faces what many are already calling an ugly divorc...
Published: Feb 2, 2026Duration: 45:45
E1674 - MONIQUE SAMUELS (on RHOP, Wendy, Karen, Candiace, Gizelle, Moving On & T'Challa) II
Monique Samuels steps Behind The Rope. Monique is here to chat about ALL of the drama that went down during her time on RHOP, how she moved on with her life and the highs and lows of being part of The Real Housewives franchise. Monique talks about Producer “involvement” in RHOP, real versus manipulated storylines and her epic, now iconic, reunion binder. Monique dishes on Wendy, Karen, Gizelle, Ashley and Candiace. Speaking of that epic binder, Monique opens up about the exact moment she realized leaving RHOP was the right decision. Yes people, she is back! Mo talks Chris Samu...
Published: Feb 1, 2026Duration: 1:05:46
E1675 - TONE LOC (on Wild Thing, Funky Cold Medina, Courtney Cox, The 90s & The Masked Singer)
Tone Loc steps Behind The Velvet Rope. “Wild Thing”, “Funky Cold Medina” and more, Tone is here to mention it all. Tone talks about what it was like to break out in the 90s as a mega star, the current state of hip hop today, working with Courteney Cox, Robert De Niro, Jim Carrey and more. Last, but not least, Tone talks about what it was like to don the Handyman costume in this season’s Masked Singer.
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Published: Feb 1, 2026Duration: 28:17
E1673 - Andy Cohen Told To STFU, RHOSLC Recap, Amanda Frances Exposed As Scammer & Rinna Talks Kathy Hilton Regrets
RHOP has ended its season and produced reunion looks. RHOSLC has ended its reunion. Both are broken down, analyzed, discussed and some good, some not so good news arises. Andy Cohen is told to STFU. Amanda Frances is slammed as a liar and exposed as a scammer. Last, but not least, this brilliant season of The Traitors continues to slay, Lisa Rinna discusses “regrets” with RHOBH and Kathy Hilton and oh, so very much more.
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Published: Jan 31, 2026Duration: 21:27
E1672 - Lisa Rinna vs. Colton (Again!), RHOSLC Cast Member To Lose Job & Juicy Joe/ Joey Gorga Reconcile
Lisa Rinna and Colton Underwood’s drama came to a boiling head this past week with threats, game play, Housewives Housewifing, a formal statement by NBC, a statement by Rinna and many viewers and fans calling for Colton’s utter cancellation. In other news, now that the RHOSLC season is officially over, one cast member may have just lost her job based on current statements and interviews she probably never intended. Last, but not least, Joey Gorga goes on Teresa’s podcast, Melania and Antonia break bread and Juicy Joe weighs in from the Bahamas with a Joey G reconc...
Published: Jan 30, 2026Duration: 40:47
E1671 - RHOBH Next Season's Cast Changes, Carl Radke's Crazy Confessions & RHOSLC Producers Warned About Heather Gay
In what many are calling the most boring season of RHOBH in history, leaks are already spilling about the much needed cast shake up for next season and we are not even half way though this one. Find out who is safe, who is likely to be demoted and who is on the chopping block. Carl Radke bares his soul in his new book with shocking admissions about drugs, alcohol, Lindsay, his sexuality and Summer House that have left even us speechless. Finally, RHOSLC Producers are warned about the “most dangerous housewife on Bravo”, the one, the only, Heather Gay.<...
Published: Jan 29, 2026Duration: 41:38
E1670 - Bethenny Spirals Further, Gizelle Exposes Stacey & Mauricio, Avi's Secrets & Teresa/ Gia's New Restaurant
Bethenny Frankel has made headlines once again for spiraling, spiraling, spiraling over it all! Gizelle exposes Stacey Rusch and Mauricio. The Traitors Season 4 reigns supreme. Teresa and Gia are opening a restaurant in NJ. Sutton Stracke refuses to open up about ex assistant Avi but internet sleuths expose the truth. Teddi Mellencamp shares another health update. Lisa Barlow gets embarrassed. Last, but not least, Whitney Rose clings to her snowflake for dear life as rumors, and nastiness, of financial ruin and a possible downgraded role gain momentum.
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Published: Jan 29, 2026Duration: 56:38
E1669 - TODD & JULIE CHRISLEY (on Being Pardoned, Life After Prison, Savannah, New Reality Show & The Masked Singer)
Todd and Julie Chrisley step Behind The Rope. Todd and Julie are here to mention it all and nothing is off limits. Todd and Julie discussed being pardoned, what prison was really like, life after prison, Savannah, Chase, Greyson, the many new Reality TV Shows they have in the works and last, but certainly not least, what is was like to step into The Croissants costume on The Masked Singer.
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Published: Jan 28, 2026Duration: 27:58
E1668 - Kyle & Amanda's Split, Gizelle's New Feud, Beckham Family Drama & Dorit Slams Kyle As Boring AF
Kyle and Amanda, after months of denial, have officially announced their separation and upcoming divorce after four years of marriage. Gizelle Bryant has found herself in the middle of a new feud with Quad Webb that no one saw coming and that Andy Cohen is enjoying just a little too much. Brooklyn Beckham has issued a scathing statement toward his parents which has been challenged and broken down by the Beckham family and internet worldwide. Last, but not least, Dorit slams Kyle as boring and explains there may be more to her separation with Mauricio than meets the eye.<...
Published: Jan 27, 2026Duration: 47:34
E1667 - MELISSA RIVERS on The Traitors (Rinna Conspiracy Theory, Candiace’s Brilliance, Who Will Win, Colton’s Dark Past)
Melissa Rivers is back to help us make sense of all the backstabbing, treachery and murder happening on this brilliant season 4 of The Traitors. Melissa helps us break down the brilliant decision to make Lisa Rinna, Candiace Dillard and Rob Rausch traitors. We talk the epic showdown between Colton and Rapaport, how many people have forgotten about Colton’s shady past in Bachelor Nation, Rinna banishing Stanbuy and letting us know that no, she wont be attending BravoCon anytime soon. Of course, we also talk the secret traitor, Donna Kelce’s unfortunate early exit and the Swiftie factor of it a...
Published: Jan 26, 2026Duration: 1:08:38
E1666 - Bethenny Accuses Bravo Of Stealing Her Idea, The Cringe Factor In Nene's Return & Teddi Mellencamp Is Not Ok
John Cougar Mellencamp shares a brutally honest update on daughter Teddi’s health last week which has the whole Internet saying things are not okay at all. Nene is excited she is back on Bravo. Andy is kinda excited but not really. Many fans have rejoiced, but there is a huge cringe factor to Nene’s return that, today, cannot be ignored. Last, but not least, Bethenny Frankel accuses Bravo of stealing her idea, wishes Nene well, reminds us that she is above Nene in life, reminds us that she is above Housewives in life and causes another social medi...
Published: Jan 25, 2026Duration: 38:11
E1665 - MONIQUE SAMUELS (on RHOP, Wendy, Karen, Candiace, Gizelle, Moving On & T'Challa)
Monique Samuels steps Behind The Rope. Monique is here to chat about ALL of the drama that went down during her time on RHOP, how she moved on with her life and the highs and lows of being part of The Real Housewives franchise. Monique talks about Producer “involvement” in RHOP, real versus manipulated storylines and her epic, now iconic, reunion binder. Monique dishes on Wendy, Karen, Gizelle, Ashley and Candiace. Speaking of that epic binder, Monique opens up about the exact moment she realized leaving RHOP was the right decision. Yes people, she is back! Mo talks Chris Samu...
Published: Jan 25, 2026Duration: 1:01:22
E1664 - Kyle's Revenge Against Dorit, Dolores Says Teresa & Melissa Will Never Trust Each Other & RHOSLC Recap
The RHOSLC Reunion Part II has come and gone and today we break down the highs, lows and everything and anything in between. In other news, Dorit accuses Kyle of launching a revenge plot against her, is very hurt by Erika and shares updates in her relationship with PK. Ben Affleck does not know who Lisa Barlow is. Lisa provides receipts. Angie shades Lisa and promotes her dog. Recaps of RHOP, The Valley Persian Style, Southern Charm and RHOBH are also discussed. Last, but certainly not least, Dolores says Melissa and Teresa do not nor ever will fully trust e...
Published: Jan 24, 2026Duration: 23:05
E1663 - RO-MINA USTAYEV (on Members Only Palm Beach, Bethenny Frankel’s Comments, Real Housewives & Cast Mates) II
Ro-mina Ustayev steps Behind The Rope. Members Only Palm Beach’s Ro-mina that is. Ro-mina is here to mention it all now that Netflix’s Members Only has taken the world by storm. Ro-mina talks season highs and lows, what she learned from from her first season on reality tv, drama on and off air, The Real Housewives and last, but not least, cast mates Hilary, Rosalyn, Taja, DJ Tumbles and “friends of” Gayle and Suebelle. Finally, Ro-mina talks about how the show was received by the public, Palm Beach elite and, of course, Bethenny Frankel! Part II starts now.
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Published: Jan 23, 2026Duration: 51:27
E1661 - Shannon Knows Who RHOC's Secret Caller Is, Erika's Separation From Dorit & Meredith Exposes Heather Gay's Secrets
Denise Richards has come forward with a new threat, warning and promise for soon to be ex Aaron Phypers that we did not see coming. Erika Jayne announces her much needed separation from Dorit Kemsley. Shannon Beador has made shocking claims that she knows exactly who the mystery blogger from the RHOC finale is who has come for Tamra Judge. Emily Simpson prepares for a great Season 20 now that nemesis Katie Ginella is out. Meredith Marks reveals more secret facts about Heather Gay. Vicki Gunvalson moves ahead with the sale of Coto Insurance. Teddi Mellencamp is allright. Last, but...
Published: Jan 22, 2026Duration: 47:23
E1662 - RHONJ Producers Can't Find A Cast, Andy Cohen Tells Some Lies & Meredith Threatens RHOSLC Cast w/ Defamation
RHONJ Producers cannot find a cast for the return of RHONJ and outside sources have officially been called in to help. Once again, the return of RHONJ is stalled! Andy Cohen tells a few lies about RHONY’s return. Meredith threats the RHOSLC cast with a defamation lawsuit. RHOC casting makes moves for Season 20. Tom and Ariana settle their several year long legal battle over their shared home. Sami Sheen accuses sister Lola of dating her ex. Austen Kroll suffers another set back and oh, so very much more.
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Published: Jan 21, 2026Duration: 1:05:38
E1660 - RO-MINA USTAYEV (on Members Only Palm Beach, Bethenny Frankel’s Comments, Real Housewives & Cast Mates)
Ro-mina Ustayev steps Behind The Rope. Members Only Palm Beach’s Ro-mina that is. Ro-mina is here to mention it all now that Netflix’s Members Only has taken the world by storm. Ro-mina talks season highs and lows, what she learned from from her first season on reality tv, drama on and off air, The Real Housewives and last, but not least, cast mates Hilary, Rosalyn, Taja, DJ Tumbles and “friends of” Gayle and Suebelle. Finally, Ro-mina talks about how the show was received by the public, Palm Beach elite and, of course, Bethenny Frankel!
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Published: Jan 21, 2026Duration: 53:18