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)

Ciara Miller's PI, Audience Rejects New RHONJ Cast, RHOSLC Gets Dirty & The Problem w/ Bravo Fans

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. @amiryassofficial @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY:...

Published: Apr 28, 2026Duration: 44m 38s

Dorit Tries To Save Her Job, Amanda Frances Is Done, Ciara's Next Move & Melissa Cries Over Teresa

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 and Amanda with PIs, receipts, timelines and oh, so very much more. @amiryassofficial @behindvelvetrope @d...

Published: Apr 27, 2026Duration: 41m 43s

Dorit Threatens Erika Over RHOBH Future, Teddi/ Tamra Hate Dorit, Jesse Solomon's Lies & RHOBH Reunion Looks

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 the the RHOBH reunion. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPIS...

Published: Apr 26, 2026Duration: 40m 22s

Laguna Beach’s ALEX MURREL (on Laguna Beach, The Hills, RHOC & Dating Nick Carter)

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 felt with her “bit*h” edit once she watched the show back as the season aired. Alex also discus...

Published: Apr 26, 2026Duration: 1h 6m 35s

Teddi Tells Dorit To STFU, Rachel Zoe Slammed As Meanest RHOBH, Sutton's New BFF Erika & Ciara Cries

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 and oh so very much more in this weeks episode four of everyone’s new fav fran...

Published: Apr 25, 2026Duration: 21m 5s

Kyle Richards' Texts Could End Her, Tamra Slams Rachel Zoe, Bethenny Is Uncomfortable & A Jason Hoppy Run In

Kyle Richards’ texts and voicemails could end her, her family and many others but what exactly do these secret texts and voicemails say? Tamra slams Rachel Zoe. Bethenny is uncomfortable. Speaking of Bethenny, a Jason Hoppy sighting is discussed. Wendy Osefo makes moves. Last, but not least, The Valley, RHOA and more of Bravo’s problem shows revealed and exposed. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: ZENNI OPTICAL - zenni.c...

Published: Apr 24, 2026Duration: 54m 47s

Teddi's Shocking Revelations About Dorit, Bethenny Warns Cast Of RHONY, Tamra's Biases & Rihanna Helps Ciara

Teddi Mellencamp defends her BFF Kyle, feels for Erika and reveals shocking info about Dorit that has left everyone saying WTF. Avery Singer returns to film The Golden Life. Jen Shah plans her future. Rihanna gets involved in Ciara’s love life. Sai De Silva films RHONY and plans a divorce. Last, but definitely not least, Bethenny Frankel issues a stern warning to RHORY cast members and informs everyone of their “big mistake”. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope <...

Published: Apr 23, 2026Duration: 51m 51s

Kyle To Kick Dorit Off RHOBH, Meghan King/ Kyle Cooke Kiss & Real Reason Mary Cosby/ Angie K Unfollow Each Other

Ahead of tomorrow night’s RHOBH reunion, Dorit is worried Kyle is going to kick her off the show, but, despite the fact that The Agency is “hers”, does Kyle really have that much power? Speaking of Kyle, Cooke that is, Kyle Cooke kisses Meghan King as West and Amanda attend a Yankees game and Ciara speaks out. Last, but not least, the shocking, awful truth behind Mary and Angie unfollowing each other amidst RHOSLC Season 7 filming. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon...

Published: Apr 22, 2026Duration: 43m 5s

RACHEL PLATTEN (on "Fight Song", Fame, Chappell Roan, Taylor Swift, Real Housewives & Prince)

Rachel Platten steps Behind The Rope. The woman behind one of the most recognizable songs of the past decade and a half, “Fight Song”, is here to mention it all. Rachel talks what it is like to have a viral mega hit that inspires so many on the daily, performing with Taylor Swift, joining a Prince cover band, Love Is Blind, Real Housewives, 80s music, fame, Chappell Roan, performing an Ozzy song in front of Kelly, Jenny McCarthy’s superpower and last, but not least, her recent stint as Pangolin on Fox’s “The Masked Singer” @rache...

Published: Apr 22, 2026Duration: 28m 49s

Kyle Richards Fatigue, Erika Breaks Down Again Over Dorit, PK's Girlfriend & West Got Exactly What He Wanted

Erika Jayne wants us all to know that no, she is not okay regarding Dorit as she suffers the loss of a decade long friendship. West Wilson got exactly what he wanted. Even with the loss of brand deals and Summer House off his IG bio, Mr. Wilson seems pretty content these days with how everything is playing out. Kyle Richards fatigue sets in after half truths, secret meet ups and a pretty lackluster season of RHOBH. PK’s Girlfriend looks like Dorit. An ex RHONJ cast member is accused of leaking stories about herself. Last, but not least, th...

Published: Apr 21, 2026Duration: 50m 28s

MELISSA RIVERS (on The Disappointment Of West, Andy's Denial, In The City & Teresa/ Melissa's Alliance Against Bloggers)

Melissa Rivers returns for a Reality TV state of emergency. The ever changing by the day saga of West/ Amanda/ Ciara continues as In The City drops its trailer and gets ready to premiere, Rhianna gets involved, the entire future of the Summer House franchise is threatened, fake rumors about the reunion swirl and last, but not least, we wonder just WTF is the big attraction to West Wilson. ABC prepares to recover from the Taylor Frankie Paul debacle as rumors, and nastiness, arise of several potential upcoming lawsuits expected to be filed by years end. Andy Cohen feuds. Ne...

Published: Apr 20, 2026Duration: 48m 49s

Lisa Hochstein Faces Criminal Charges, Kyle Sues Kim & Andy Cohen Slams Leah McSweeney In Court

Lisa Hochstein and Jody Glidden are facing criminal charges over allegations of intercepting Lisa’s ex Lenny’s communications as Jody is taken into custody. In other legal news, Kyle Richards sues sister Kim Richards. Andy Cohen slams Leah McSweeney in court. Leah claps back through her attorney hard. Mauricio and family go after their elderly father’s younger woman who they claim is guilty of elderly abuse. Speaking of Mo, he gets hot and heavy with his latest Love Island chick. Last, but not least, Scheana Shay, if anyone cares, says everything in her marriage is okay. <...

Published: Apr 19, 2026Duration: 38m 6s

CAROLINE STANBURY (on Real Housewives of Dubai, Ladies of London, Married Life & More!)

Caroline Stanbury steps Behind The Rope. Once a Lady of London, then a Real Housewife of Dubai, now a Traitor. The Queen has arrived. All hail. Before looking ahead, Caroline looks back at one of Bravo’s most Iconic shows gone way before its time, Ladies of London. We chat about the highs, lows, cat fights, Mapperton, Gift Library, cast changes, fall down drunk moments and drama of it all which, when said in a British accent, seemed totally high society to us Americans over here in the states. We chat with Caroline about how much her life has ch...

Published: Apr 19, 2026Duration: 1h 10m 58s

Kyle To Exit RHOBH, Dorit Plays Victim, Jeff Lewis In Trouble w/ HR & RHORI Is Outta Control

Kyle Richards to exit RHOBH. This is what has been brewing underground, behind the scenes, for a few weeks now. Today we address these rumors, separate fact from fiction, reveal Kyle’s supposed plans post RHOBH and discuss why now may be the real time Kyle resigns from her position and hands in her diamond. Dorit has completely fumbled the ball on her own future on the show but could Kyle’s exit actually save her job? In other news, RHORI continues to shock, delight and thrill those few who are actually watching. Kelsey comes out as Poly, Rulla trie...

Published: Apr 18, 2026Duration: 22m 46s

What The RHOBH Seating Chart Really Means, Dorinda Storms Off Golden Life & Bravo's New Unexpected RHONJ Problem

The RHOBH reunion is upon us and it promises, as usual, no shortage of drama. Erika says nothing was resolved, Rachel says she put Amanda in her place and Kathy and Tilly were just along for the ride. All that said and done, what does the seating chart actually mean this year, why were certain Housewives seated where they were and what does this mean for their future on the show and the actual future of the show itself? Dorinda storms of the set of The Golden Life but all is not as it seems. Last, but not least...

Published: Apr 17, 2026Duration: 1h 3m 47s

Kyle Richards' "Housewives Game" Exposed, RHONJ New Cast, Summer House Future & Wendy Osefo Plea Deal

It has been fifteen, some say amazing, some say long seasons of RHOBH, but Kyle’s Housewife game has finally been exposed thanks to a very unexpected source no one saw coming. With RHONJ back, almost filming for the upcoming Season Fifteen, it is time to meet the new cast in its entirety. Carl Radke has a rumored secret girlfriend. Last, but not least, Gizelle and Robyn read Wendy for filth, the public worries about Miss Osefo and Phaedra Parks has two words of advice, Plea Deal! @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef <...

Published: Apr 16, 2026Duration: 52m 45s

Rachel Zoe Gets Serious Warning, RHOP S11 Cast, Drew Sidora Loses Kids & West/ Amanda Kiss In Public

Rachel Zoe has been warned by ex Rodger Berman’s girlfriend of two years, Bree Jacoby, to leave her the fu*k alone. In a series of scathing posts, Bree puts Rachel in her place, and then some, after a season long story line against Rodger, by Rachel, that many consider played out. The RHOP Season 11 cast is revealed. Welcome back Robyn Dixon. West and Amanda enjoy a night out in the West Village, no pun intended, of New York City. Last, but sure not least, Drew Sidora loses primary custody of kids to Ralph Pittman as she is order...

Published: Apr 15, 2026Duration: 42m 15s

EVAN ROSS (on Ashlee Simpson, Diana Ross, Reality TV, Michael Jackson & Masked Singer)

Evan Ross steps Behind The Rope. Evan is here to mention it all. Evan talks about the full anthology of his acting career from 90210 to Hunger Games and everything and anything in between. Evan talks Reality TV - Ashlee+Evan, wife Ashlee Simpson, Mom Diana Ross, growing up with the likes of Michael Jackson, musical influences and last, but not least, his recent stint as Stingray on Fox’s The Masked Singer. @realevanross @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/be...

Published: Apr 15, 2026Duration: 26m 24s

Erika Jayne's Dark Side, Kyle Richards' Secret Life Revealed & Danielle Staub's RHONJ Future

Erika Jayne has officially entered the dark side and, being seemingly very comfortable there, does not seem to be exiting any time soon. Kyle and Morgan have a secret meet up. In other news, Kyle talks about her future with Mauricio. Last, but not least, with all the names being thrown around from RHONJ past to return for Season 15 and/ or make guest appearances, only one has gotten our attention. The one. The only. Miss Danielle Staub. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www...

Published: Apr 14, 2026Duration: 52m 36s

Dorit's Fatal Mistake Regarding Her RHOBH Future, Heather Gay Accused Of Stealing & Boz The Bully

Dorit has been doing a lot to talking lately, so much so that she just possibly talked herself out of a job for next season on RHOBH. Dorit, everything you say can and will be used against you. Heather Gay is accused of stealing. Boz The Bully takes another swing at Amanda. Kim Zolciak takes another swing at Kroy with the help of her famous offspring. Maura Higgins may be the next Bachelorette. SLOMW is in the state of emergency. The Duggars are a mess. Last, but not least, where the F is Nancy Guthrie? <...

Published: Apr 13, 2026Duration: 51m 42s