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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)

Andy Cohen Gives Jeff Lewis a Warning, Kyle Richards Plays Dumb & Paige DeSorbo's Boyfriend's Past w/ Teresa

Andy Cohen just issued a stern warning to Jeff Lewis last week on their coffee date. Jeff has received the message loud and clear and changes are being made ASAP. Wendy and Eddie come forward with a new legal strategy after setbacks and unexpected revelations. Candiace Dillard feels so seen thanks to Lisa Rinna. Ladies of London chugs along to mixed reviews. Last, but not least, Paige DeSorbo goes exclusive with boyfriend who internet sleuths discover has past ties to the one and only Miss Teresa Giudice. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef </p...

Published: Mar 10, 2026Duration: 42m 16s

VPR's Success, The Return of Lala and Schwartzy & Best/ Worst House Husbands Ranked

Vanderpump Rules 2.0 is a success. If it official. Season Two has been green lit, a few weeks back, even before the reunion was filmed, before the reunion aired and before the end of the season. Tom Schwartz and Lala Kent are back. Next Gen NYC prepares to return. Next Gen LA continues to film. The Valley: Persian Style chugs along. Last, but not least, Real Housewives House Husbands are ranked from best (#1) to worst (#53). Can you guess who made the top of the list and who is on the bottom? @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef<...

Published: Mar 10, 2026Duration: 1h 0m 35s

Dorit & Sutton's Last Season(?), RHONJ's Return & The Truth Behind "Housewives Fatigue"

As this season of RHOBH chugs along, fans continue to cry “boring”, Amanda proves she is not afraid of any of them and we start to wonder, just how will this cast be switched up after this less than stellar year. Dorit is carrying the season but, as history has taught any good Bravo fan, time and time again, that does not guarantee another season nor is it necessarily a good thing. One thing is for certain, cast changes are certain in a mere few weeks once this season comes to an end. On the other hand, RHONJ is set...

Published: Mar 9, 2026Duration: 54m 10s

Teresa Still Doesn't Wanna Film w/ Melissa, The Traitors Upcoming All Star Cast & Aviva Drescher Returns

Now that the new RHONY is moving forward without Jill Zarin and with Dorinda Medley, another name has emerged back in the limelight. The one, the only Aviva Drescher. Teresa, rumors and nastiness, say still does not want to film with Melissa despite their now organic reconciliation. The Traitors All Star Season is coming, apparently, with a whose who we are living for. Southern Charms off season chugs along. VPR receives some good news. The Shahs reboot fizzles. Christine Quinn is possibly returning to Selling Sunset. Last, but not least, where the F is Nancy Guthrie? <...

Published: Mar 8, 2026Duration: 41m 17s

Ladies of London’s NOELLE RENO (on Cast Mates, Caroline Stanbury, Housewives & More!)

Noelle Reno from Ladies of London Steps Behind The Rope. The New Reign: Ladies of London is back in our lives and oh, what a season it is. Nicole is here to help us take a trip down memory lane regarding all that is Ladies of London. We discuss the highs and lows, the drama on and off air, cast mates Caroline Stanbury, Marissa Hermer, Juliet Angus, Annabelle Neilson, Caprice Bourret, and Julie Montagu as well as her other Ladies of London Sophie Stanbury, Adela King and Caroline Fleming. @noellereno @behindvelvetrope <p...

Published: Mar 8, 2026Duration: 1h 12m 21s

Carol Radziwill Returns, Dorit's Cry For Help, Full Cast Of RHONY Revealed & Karen and Wendy's Denial

Carole Radziwill is returning to RHONY. Hasn’t someone mentioned this a few times before? With Carole’s return, the new cast is revealed. Welcome Daisy, Hailey and last, but certainly not least, Erika. Fans weigh in as Sai, Erin and Jessel prepare to fight with, and make up with, this new slew of young newbies. Dorit’s latest actions are questionable, strange and a seemingly cry for help. Last, but not least, RHOP concludes with an emotional Andy, a no apologies Stacey and a still in denial, for much different reasons, Karen and Wendy. @behi...

Published: Mar 7, 2026Duration: 17m 10s

Luann de Lesseps' New Message For Jill Zarin, Bronwyn Newport Loses Her Mind & The Valley Returns

It has been a few weeks now since Jill Zarin was let go by E!, but her ex cast mates have a few thoughts. Luann talks Jill’s exit, cancellation and the future of RHONY on E! Bronwyn Newport dates hot model Brandon Good, hangs out with Christian Siriano, prepares for RHOSLC Season 7 and talks about her possibly soon to be ex Todd. Last, but not least, The Valley prepares to return next month, but the behind the scenes tea runs over. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISO...

Published: Mar 6, 2026Duration: 44m 18s

Andy's New Message For Rinna, Erika Delays Her Trial Again, Garcelle Gets Scared & Boz Is Obsessed w/ Amanda

Andy Cohen, now that Lisa Rinna’s book has made the rounds with more tea than you can ask for, has a new message for Ms. Rinna and we are all ears. Boz seems a little too obsessed with Amanda Frances. Garcelle’s situation seems to be getting a little stranger. Bronwyn makes some questionable life choices. Last, but not least, where the F is Nancy Guthrie. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY...

Published: Mar 6, 2026Duration: 1h 3m 13s

Whitney Rose Exposes A Secret RHOSLC Lawsuit, Lisa Rinna Was Drugged & Kandi Burruss' Divorce Secret

Whitney Rose has done a lot of talking over the past several days which she believes is likely to lead to her termination from RHOSLC ASAP including, but not limited to, the revelation that there are secret lawsuits involving production and cast mates that she wants to, but probably should not, talk about. Lisa Rinna reveals she was drugged at The Traitors’ premiere party in LA. Kandi Burruss reveals divorce secrets. Last, but not least, Kenya Moore is in trouble… again! @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Avai...

Published: Mar 5, 2026Duration: 54m 10s

Erika Jayne Opens Up, Andy Compares Jill Zarin To Jennifer Aydin & Kyle Cheats On Amanda Maybe

Erika Jayne opens up about all sorts of things, prepares to face a jury and is still on the outs with Dorit as this season of RHOBH actually, to everyone’s surprise, heats up. Denise Richards seems like she would be a great housewife, after her cameo the other week, now that she is protected, by law, from her crazy ex. Andy Cohen compares Jill Zarin to Jennifer Aydin. Ouch. Kyle cheats on Amanda, maybe, kinda, probably. Last, but not least, where the F is Nancy Guthrie? @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef ...

Published: Mar 4, 2026Duration: 39m 13s

Erika Jayne's 911 Call, RHOBH's Upcoming Major Cast Changes & Scheana Shay Is Not Okay

Scheana Shay will never reconcile with Lala, prepares to watch Schwartzy on The Valley and insists that she is more than okay not being a part of this show. Erika Jayne reveals more details about her 911 call but Bravoholics and Internet Sleuths deep dive her cry for help and just who may have been the party on the other end of EJ’s claims. Rachel Zoe continues to dominate this season of RHOBH. There seems to still be a bunch of double standards concerning newbie Amanda Frances. Last, but not least, rumors of RHOBH cast changes at the end of...

Published: Mar 4, 2026Duration: 49m 4s

Amanda Frances Carries RHOBH, Vicki Gunvalson Almost Arrested & Luis Ruelas Saves The Day

Amanda Frances is working overtime this RHOBH season and, some say, has singlehandedly saved what would otherwise be a slow season for our fav diamond holders. Luis Ruelas saves the day, according to Teresa Giudice, and is responsible for everything and anything good that has ever happened to her. Vicki Gunvalson was almost arrested in Mexico. Wendy Osefo has learned nothing. Last, but not least, where the F is Nancy Guthrie. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope </p...

Published: Mar 3, 2026Duration: 1h 2m 26s

Heather McDonald's Thoughts on BFF Jill Zarin(?), Dorit vs. PK (Who Is Lying?) & Rinna Reveals RHOBH's Dark Secrets

Lisa Rinna’s book is hot hot hot and she is spilling all the dirty, dark secrets of what really goes on behind the scenes on RHOBH and Bravo. Let us never forget she is Lisa F’ing Rinna but also let us never forget if you come for her, the housewife will come out. Dorit and PK continue their season long he said, she said, but who is telling the truth and who is lying? Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen enter the “Jill Zarin is cancelled” chat. Heather McDonald, not so much. Speaking of Jill, we offer our unso...

Published: Mar 2, 2026Duration: 59m 50s

Vicki/ Shannon Fight On Camera, Bethenny Joins Ramona and Sonja &Teddi Mellencamp Breaks Down

Bethenny Frankel joins Ramona Singer and Sonja Morgan in a move no one saw coming and talks about her health, RHONY OGs and next moves. RHOC Season 20 is well under way and Vicki and Shannon are already fighting. Somewhere, Tamra is smiling ear to ear. Producers too. “In The City” prepares to debut as this Amanda vs. Kyle season of Summer House chugs along. Last, but not least, Teddi Mellencamp breaks down. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUG...

Published: Mar 1, 2026Duration: 39m 11s

The Traitors' BOB THE DRAG QUEEN (on Reality TV, Celeb Drama & More!)

Bob The Drag Queen. Or should we say, The Traitors’ Bob The Drag Queen and now that the reunion has concluded, oh what a season it was. Bob talks Drag Race, opening for Madonna on The Celebration Tour, the legendary New York City Drag Scene where Bob got his start (shout out to Barracuda Lounge), coming up the ranks alongside fellow NYC and RuPaul’s Drag Race legends Peppermint and Bianca Del Rio, Drag Race Guest Judges Nicole Richie, Gigi Hadid, Debbie Harry, Marc Jacobs, Vivica A. Fox and oh, so very much more. @bobt...

Published: Mar 1, 2026Duration: 1h 20m 37s

Meghan King's Life Threatened, Lisa Rinna Spills All The "Off Limits" RHOBH Tea & RHOP Reunion Recap

Lisa Rinna has bared her soul and revealed all the best kept RHOBH secrets in her book and on her book tour this past week and we just cannot get enough. Long live Taylor McBride. Meghan Edmonds reveals her life, and the life of her children, were threatened, claims Jim Edmonds gave her number to sex workers to harass her and all sorts of other strange stuff involving the police which we break down here today. The RHOP Reunion Part II has come and gone and left utter carnage in its way. Jassi accused Keiarna of stealing Greg. Gizelle...

Published: Feb 28, 2026Duration: 17m 55s

Jeff Lewis Meddles, Heather Dubrow Confronts Tamra, The Traitors Concludes & Bethenny Frankel Knows It All

Heather Dubrow confronts Tamra Judge and she is not at all happy. Jeff Lewis gets riled up and gets everyone else riled up. Bethenny Frankel trains for the FBI and is now a PI solving crimes. Vicki Gunvalson is met with mixed reviews regarding her RHOC return. Robby Bobby prepares to win The Traitors. Kyle Cooke and Salley Carson rumors arise again. Teddi shares a health update. Last, but not least, where the F is Nancy Guthrie. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.p...

Published: Feb 27, 2026Duration: 43m 28s

Is Jill Zarin Okay(?), Andy Cohen Seemingly Targets Ramona Next & Bravo's "No Bloggers" Contract Exposed

Andy Cohen urges fans, again, to call E! If they have a problem with the new RHONY. With Jill having already been fired, the more Andy talks, the more he can only be talking about one person… The Singer Stinger. Buzzzzzzz like a bee. Speaking of RHONY’s return, rumors and nastiness are still circulating that Jill Zarin is not doing okay, cannot get over blaming herself for her termination and has checked into a facility for mental help. RHOSLC contracts are now rumored to have a very strict “no bloggers” clause. Expect every other franchise, and rest of Bravo TV...

Published: Feb 26, 2026Duration: 44m 2s

Dorinda Replaces Jill On RHONY Maybe, Bethenny Seems To Solve Nancy Guthrie Case & Rinna Spills Traitors Reunion Tea

Lisa Rinna is spilling all sorts of tea ahead of tomorrow night’s reunion of The Traitors and we are seated. Let us never forget one of the Housewife greats and, as Lisa has taught us this week, if you want a housewife, you will get a housewife. Hunni. Dorinda is set to replace Jill on the new RHONY, kinda, maybe, maybe not. Bethenny Frankel who knows it all, is now on the case to solve Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance with a a theory that seems to make a lot of sense. Kim Kardashian talks Larsa Pippen. Last, but not...

Published: Feb 25, 2026Duration: 37m 8s

Bethenny Frankel Snaps, Andy Cohen Is Mean To Jill Zarin & Lisa Rinna Cries Over RHOBH

Even though it happened a few weeks ago, Andy Cohen has more to say on Jill Zarin’s cancellation and it is not nice at all in any way shape or form. Bethenny Frankel has snapped, does not give one F about what y’all say and urges everyone to block her, unfollow and/ or cancel. #freespeech Lisa Rinna cries over her RHOBH exit and mentions it all. Guerdy gets upset at Bravo. Last, but not least, Rachel Zoe is on the move and possibly has a new man. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef ...

Published: Feb 25, 2026Duration: 40m 17s