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Kathryn Edwards steps back Behind The Rope. Everyone’s fav guest is back!!! Having been on RHOBH herself, shout out Season Six, Kathryn is here to help us make sense of all, both on and off air, that has been happening this season of RHOBH, or, as I like to call it, the Season of Dorit. Kathryn covers it all - Erika, Dorit, Kyle, Kathy, Sutton, Garcelle, Bozoma, Jennifer Tilly. We also talk all that is happening off camera - Kim Richards’ recent behavior of calling the police, Lisa Vanderpump’s joy over the Dorit and Kyle break up and growing VanderEmpire, Camille Grammer’s constant opinions, PK and Mauricio’s side of it all, Rinna’s Modeling, Teddi’s horse trainer and oh, so very much more. In other news, Kathryn weighs in on RHOC’s year of Shannon Beador and future of the franchise, the current state of RHOSLC, RHONJ and RHONY. You have asked for it and today, Kathryn Edwards is, finally, baaaack. Part II starts now. @katedwards8 @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: QUIP- https://getquip.com/velvet (Use Code VELVET For 20% Off Sitewide Plus a Free Travel Case and Countertop Stand on the Best, Most Fun Oral Care Around) ONESKIN- oneskin.co (Use Code Velvet For 15% Off The Skin Care Which Targets The Root Causes Of Aging) ACORNS - acorns.com/velvetrope (Head To acorns.com/velvetrope Or Download the Acorns App To Start Saving & Investing Today) RO - ro.co/velvet (For Prescription Compounded GLP-1s At a Fraction Of The Cost Of The Name Brands) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer Aydin slammed a Jersey Mike’s employee as “slow” and “old”, declared a fellow patron an “a**hole” and labeled herself a “f**cking celebrity” with a surgeon husband who can buy people ten times over. Earlier this week, we discussed exactly what happened and shared our thoughts on Miss Aydin’s behavior. Earlier this week, we also discussed the fall out as a result of Jen’s actions, lost opportunities and what Bravo PR, Andy Cohen, Danielle Cabral and others had to say to Miss Aydin. Today we finalize this discussion. Margaret Josephs has breaks her silence, discusses a recent run in with Jennifer and offers stern words of advice and warning to Ms. Aydin. Next week uncover other recent bad, entitled behavior by Jen and discuss why she is acting out in such a manner. Last, but certainly not least, we break down Jennifer’s recent interview, her claims of being a victim and needing an apology and where she goes, now that RHONJ is over, probably forever, and most likely forever for her, from here. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whitney Rose steps Behind The Rope. Whitney is here to mention it all. Whitney is more than happy to discuss, and does not hold back in discussing, her close friendships, mere acquaintances and not so close friendships with cast mates Mary Cosby, Meredith Marks, Lisa Barlow and Heather Gay. With a stellar Season Five in full effect, as we head into the reunion, we figured today the perfect day to share this blast from the past chat with the one and only Whitney Rose. Whitney talks Jen Shah, Salt Lake drama, the highs and lows of being a Real Housewife and so very much more. @whitneywildrose @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: SHIPSKIS - www.shipskis.com (Use Code VELVET For 20% Off Your First Shipment Of Your Ski / Snowboard Equipment To Make Ski / Winter Travel Easier) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Season 14, Episode 6. Dorit is not happy that Kyle is texting with PK and she makes that very clear. Kyle is just done, done, done. Boz and Erika accuse Sutton of being a mean girl from the side - will the real Sutton shady please stand up. Garcelle opens up and enjoys her beach house. Erika drops new beats and redesigns as our fav diamond holders head to the iconic Viper Room. In other news, Bravo recast RHONJ with “new, younger” women for Season 15 before the hiatus. We break that down, discuss the potential women, what led to the pause, when the show will return and likelihood we will ever see Teresa or Melissa back on Bravo. No one is expecting Jennifer Aydin, are they? @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer Aydin slammed a Jersey Mike’s employee as “slow” and “old”, declared a fellow patron an “a**hole” and labeled herself a “f**cking celebrity” with a surgeon husband who can buy people ten times over. Earlier this week, we discussed exactly what happened and shared our thoughts on Miss Aydin’s behavior. Today, we continue that conversation and break down the fall out as a result of Jen’s actions. Being removed from Wives on The Waves cruise with BFF Teresa and Dolores, the Wives’ statement, Teresa’s statement, why Miss Aydin won’t trash the cruise, Danielle Cabral’s scathing message for Jen, Andy Cohen's thoughts on Jen, Bravo PR’s statements and thoughts on Jen Aydin’s viral video and last, but certainly not least, her gangster, fake, wanna be, tough girl, mob accent that she chooses to perform all of the above mentioned antics in. As they say, the story continues. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Teresa Giudice still does not seem to understand that the RHONJ pause is continuing, at the very least, for all of 2025. Lala Kent shades Ariana and Katie and calls out Katie over suggested lies, explains her close ties to Scheana and reveals her “new”, ideally and / or hopefully Vanderpump Rules job. Mia Thornton and Karen Huger “chopping block” rumors circulate, Mia receives the award for “best troll” and Craig and Paige open up more about their break up. All this plus the Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, New York Times and Justin Baldoni lawsuits, claims and fall out broken down and analyzed. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: SHIPSKIS - www.shipskis.com (Use Code VELVET For 20% Off Your First Shipment Of Your Ski / Snowboard Equipment To Make Ski / Winter Travel Easier) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Southern Hospitality is back and it may not be about Tom but it is most certainly about Luann. Kyle and Mauricio make moves, Teddi’s horse trainer’s wife files for divorce and the RHOBH Season of Dorit continues on. Mauricio Umansky’s PPL lawsuit exposed, other Bravolebs who have taken PPL loans discussed with exact amounts being revealed and last, but certainly not least, why Garcelle Beauvais may be on the RHOBH chopping block. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: SHIPSKIS - www.shipskis.com (Use Code VELVET For 20% Off Your First Shipment Of Your Ski / Snowboard Equipment To Make Ski / Winter Travel Easier) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey, Behind the Velvet Rope listeners! I’m dropping in with something I know you’re going to love. You know Jesse Tyler Ferguson, right? Modern Family’s Mitch, Broadway star, and all-around delightful human? Well, Jesse’s got an amazing podcast called Dinner’s On Me where he takes celebrity guests out for dinner at some of the best restaurants in Los Angeles and New York City. It’s like being a fly on the wall for the most fun and fascinating conversations. The conversations? Juicy. Fun. And always filled with surprises. And let’s be honest, who wouldn’t want to listen in on dinner with Lisa Kudrow? That’s right, —Jesse recently sat down with none other than Friends legend Lisa Kudrow and they got into something fascinating: how Lisa played Ursula, the quirky waitress from Mad About You, even before she landed the role of Phoebe on Friends. When Friends came along, NBC didn’t want to lose Lisa’s magic on Mad About You, so they made Phoebe and Ursula twin sisters to connect the two shows. It’s such an amazing bit of TV history, and of course, only someone like Lisa could pull it off. To hear more about Lisa’s time on Friends and Mad About You, plus the fascinating career moments that only Lisa could have, head over to Dinner’s On Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson. It’s available on all podcast platforms, with new episodes dropping every Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we settle into the new year, we check into the current state of Real Housewives, the up and down ratings and the present seasons of RHOSLC, RHOBH, RHOP and, oh yea, RHONY. RHOC is preparing to start filming Season 19th with the entire cast back except Alexis. We discuss how and why Alexis was let go and what to expect when our fav Orange Holders resume production. Dorit continues to bring it, PK opens up, Jennifer Tilly remains authentic and Lisa Rinna and Kathy Hilton run into each other at, where else, a Hollywood red carpet. Speaking of Lisa Rinna, some Housewives are killing it post Bravo while others seem to be losing themselves in the thirst of it all. Jennifer Aydin, we are talking to you. Finally, all is not as it seems with Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni - the claims, past bad acts and reputations and what is really the cause and likely outcome of it all. All this and more as we are joined back by the one and only Amir Yaas from The Vault Podcast with Monica and Amir. @amiryassofficial @thevaultpodcastpage @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: SHIPSKIS - www.shipskis.com (Use Code VELVET For 20% Off Your First Shipment Of Your Ski / Snowboard Equipment To Make Ski / Winter Travel Easier) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer Aydin slammed a Jersey Mike’s employee as “slow” and “old”, declared a fellow patron an “a**hole” and labeled herself a “f**cking celebrity” with a surgeon husband who can buy people ten times over. Finally, today, now, here we break down exactly what really happened in that now infamous Jersey Mike’s moment, react to this viral video sharing all of our thoughts and last, but certainly not least, offer some advice to our ex friend Miss Aydin moving forward. Take note, it ain’t pretty. Also, the Jersey Mike’s employee has clapped back, the “80 year old”’s daughter has slammed Miss Aydin and so very much more. Christmas may be over but today, sorry for the delay, is Miss Aydin’s day Behind The Velvet Rope in the hot seat. Enjoy!! @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Kennedy has had quite a 2024 and start to 2025. With Ally Lewber having moved out, for now, Psychic Robbin returns to discuss the current state of James and Ally, whether they will get back together, whether James understands the gravity of the situation, whether he will lose more work and last, but not least, whether James will get the help he so seemingly needs. In other news, Robbin discusses Karen Huger’s DUI, upcoming appeal, seemingly lack of desire to take any responsibility for her actions and/ or even understand the magnitude of her situation, what true friends out of Ashley, Gizelle, Mia and Wendy she has around her, likelihood she will lose her RHOP job and chances she will see the inside of a jail cell. Finally, we discuss the boss of it all Andy Cohen’s professional and personal love life that is expected for 2025, the current state of Real Housewives and what we expect as this awesome, already, year continues. If you want to book a reading with Psychic Robbin or any of the other great, trusted Psychics, head to the PSYCHIC SOURCE. Download The Psychic Source App in Apple or Google Play For Free To Get a 35 Minute Psychic Reading For Only $20 With Code Velvet. Second Readings offer 50% extra in bonus dollars ($50 spent = $25 extra free; $30 spent = $15 extra free). @psychicsource @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: SHIPSKIS - www.shipskis.com (Use Code VELVET For 20% Off Your First Shipment Of Your Ski / Snowboard Equipment To Make Ski / Winter Travel Easier) RO - ro.co/velvet (For Prescription Compounded GLP-1s At a Fraction Of The Cost Of The Name Brands) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathryn Edwards steps Behind The Rope. Everyone’s fav guest is back!!! Having been on RHOBH herself, shout out Season Six, Kathryn is here to help us make sense of all, both on and off air, that has been happening this season of RHOBH, or, as I like to call it, the Season of Dorit. Kathryn covers it all - Erika, Dorit, Kyle, Kathy, Sutton, Garcelle, Bozoma, Jennifer Tilly. We also talk all that is happening off camera - Kim Richards’ recent behavior of calling the police, Lisa Vanderpump’s joy over the Dorit and Kyle break up and growing VanderEmpire, Camille Grammer’s constant opinions, PK and Mauricio’s side of it all, Rinna’s Modeling, Teddi’s horse trainer and oh, so very much more. In other news, Kathryn weighs in on RHOC’s year of Shannon Beador and future of the franchise, the current state of RHOSLC, RHONJ and RHONY. You have asked for it and today, Kathryn Edwards is, finally, baaaack!!! Sit back, relax, enjoy and press play. Happy New Year! @katedwards8 @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: SHIPSKIS - www.shipskis.com (Use Code VELVET For 20% Off Your First Shipment Of Your Ski / Snowboard Equipment To Make Ski / Winter Travel Easier) RO - ro.co/velvet (For Prescription Compounded GLP-1s At a Fraction Of The Cost Of The Name Brands) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa Vanderpump shares her thoughts on the VPR Reboot explaining who is currently working at Sur that would be good for the show, what she thinks the show needs moving forward and who from the OG cast she would most like to still work with. New Craig and Paige breakup news emerges, Andy Cohen weighs in and women everywhere enter the convo for their shot at the Pillow King. Dorit and Kyle’s relationship hits new lows thanks to Garcelle Beauvais, the new resident RHOBH snipper from the side. Gurl, we see you. Finally, Adriana and Julia come to blows and RHOM prepares for a return later this year. Happy 2025! @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"This is Paris” Director Alexandra Dean steps Behind The Rope. Alexandra is here to discuss the brilliant film that is “This Is Paris”. Alexandra discusses what it is like to get a call from Paris’ team, what the interview process was like, and how does one dress when meeting Paris Hilton for the first time. We deep dive into the juggernaut that is Paris - The Sex Tape, The Simple Life, The music, "American Meme", The Voice, "That’s Hot", The perfume, The products, International DJ, Paris’ “Little Hiltons”, Worldwide Domination, the Hilton name and family. We figured today the perfect day to share this blast from the past chat about all this Paris Hilton. Alexandra discusses Paris, “the character”, versus Paris, the woman behind the character. Finally, Alexandra discussed the transformation she saw in Paris from the time the film started to the time it ended and how, after all is said and done, Paris became a changed woman as a result of this film and all the demons she faced head on to conquer. @alexdeandirector @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: ACORNS - acorns.com/velvetrope (Head To acorns.com/velvetrope Or Download the Acorns App To Start Saving & Investing Today) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we head into the new year, Happy 2025, we figured it a great time to break down and analyze whether Bravo has a double standard when it comes to crimes, misbehavior and bad acts by its talent. Teresa Giudice, Jen Shah, Shannon Beador, Karen Huger, Kenya Moore, James Kennedy, The Singer Stinger and more have all been arrested, convicted or accused of bad behavior over the past decades. Some have survived, some have been punished and some, such as Karen Huger, have futures that are, at best, uncertain. RHOP, RHOBH and RHOSLC prepare for all new episodes this coming week. Mauricio and PK have plans for Dorit and Kyle’s future, Kyle is prepared for her biggest breakdown in her RHOBH history and RHOBH friendships shift as we head into the rest of the season. Finally, Melissa Gorga shares updates on her Sprinkle Cookie business, RHONJ “til 2026” pause and her sister-in-law Teresa. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Listen Now: https://www.patreon.com/c/behindthevelvetrope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our much beloved "Annual Year End Worst Housewives” has returned to count down the Top Ten Worst Housewives of 2023. We explain why each of our choices made the list and count down from ten to one with some current goss thrown in. Are you going to be as shocked as we were that some of the fan favorites made the list while many love to hate ladies were left off? Of course there is double the trouble as our reg weekly co-host joins us to share her Top Ten List also as we fight it out to see who will take the top coveted spot from Housewives past and present. Tamra Judge, Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Heather Gay, Karen Huger, Brynn Whitfield… Which of these ladies have made it to our “Worst Of” list? Only one way to find out. Press Play. @thesarahfrasershow @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: ACORNS - acorns.com/velvetrope (Head To acorns.com/velvetrope Or Download the Acorns App To Start Saving & Investing Today) RO - ro.co/velvet (For Prescription Compounded GLP-1s At a Fraction Of The Cost Of The Name Brands) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our much beloved "Annual Year End Best Housewives” has returned to count down the Top Ten Best Housewives of 2024. We explain why each of our choices made the list and count down from ten to one with some current goss thrown in. Are you going to be as shocked as we were that some of these unpopular opinion ladies made the list while many fan favs were left off? Of course there is double the trouble as our reg weekly co-host joins us to share her Top Ten List also as we fight it out to see who will take the top coveted spot from Housewives past and present. Alexis Bellino, Lisa Rinna, Nene Leakes, Melissa Gorga, Meredith Marks, Teresa Giudice, Gizelle Bryant, Tamra Judge… Which of these ladies have made it to our “Best Of” list? Only one way to find out. Press Play. @thesarahfrasershow @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: ACORNS - acorns.com/velvetrope (Head To acorns.com/velvetrope Or Download the Acorns App To Start Saving & Investing Today) RO - ro.co/velvet (For Prescription Compounded GLP-1s At a Fraction Of The Cost Of The Name Brands) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judy Gold steps Behind The Rope. Comedic legend, one of the funniest women, hell one of the funniest people we know here Behind The Velvet Rope. Originally from New Jersey (we knew we liked her for a reason), Judy mentions it all. We figured today the perfect day to share this blast from the past chat with Judy who talks NYC, cancel culture, comedy and celebrity. Judy chats about her time as Emmy Award Winning Writer and Producer of the Rosie O’Donnell show. We discuss what working with Rosie was like and, of course, needed all the details about that time Madonna was on the Rosie show, right after Lourdes was born, and held Judy’s very own son Henry pretending it was Lourdes. Confused? Just listen. Finally, we discuss Judy’s Number One Comedic Inspiration, Miss Joan Rivers, the Icon herself. Get ready to laugh people. Judy Gold!! Oh yea, Happy New Year. @jewdygold @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: ACORNS - acorns.com/velvetrope (Head To acorns.com/velvetrope Or Download the Acorns App To Start Saving & Investing Today) RO - ro.co/velvet (For Prescription Compounded GLP-1s At a Fraction Of The Cost Of The Name Brands) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paige and Craig have broken up. We break down Paige’s statement, Craig’s lack of a statement, what this means for Summer House / Southern Charm, the reasons for the breakup and what is likely to happen now to each half of one of our fav Bravo couples that is no more. The rumors, not nastiness, continue to swirl about new Housewife cities / franchises on the Horizon. We break down those rumors, separating fact from fiction, and explain how this may, in part, affect the future of RHONJ. Vicki Gunvalson is setting herself up for heartache in the looming reconciliation of Shannon and Tamra, Scheana Shay talks a “Something About Her” spin off and last, but certainly not least, Dorit posts pics with her “new man” in NYC. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DailyMailTV. One of the main sources for so much Real Housewives, Bravo and Celebrity gossip that we have received over this past year. Then Senior News Correspondent, Alicia Quarles, steps Behind The Rope. Of course, we address those Real Housewives of New York rumors that she was heavily in the mix for seasons past. She is friends with them all - LuAnn, Sonja, Ramona, Bethenny Frankel and Tinsley Mortimer. We figured today the perfect day to share this blast from the past chat with Alicia Quarles. Speaking of Celeb Gossip, Alicia has interviewed them all and we get her hot takes on some of our favs: Queen Madonna, Beyonce, JLo, Martha Stewart, 50 Cent, Nicki Minaj, Nicole Kidman, Angelina Jolie, Lenny Kravitz and Penelope Cruz, to name a few. We discuss the differences between interviewing “Movie Stars” and “Reality Stars” and the challenges and benefits of working in the entertainment industry. Finally, being a true fashion lover, we discuss Lisa Rinna, Erika Jayne, covering the Met Ball, fav Award Shows and more. @alicialquarles @dailymailtv @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: ACORNS - acorns.com/velvetrope (Head To acorns.com/velvetrope Or Download the Acorns App To Start Saving & Investing Today) RO - ro.co/velvet (For Prescription Compounded GLP-1s At a Fraction Of The Cost Of The Name Brands) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we end 2024 and begin 2025, we take a look at the state of Real Housewives, Bravo and Reality TV. In a year of many ups and downs, we talk James Kennedy’s missteps, Rachel Leviss’ statement regarding James, upcoming day in court against Tom and Ariana, whether Rachel could have saved the VPR OG’s jobs if she returned for Season Eleven, how different VPR would have been if Ariana did not profit so much from Scandoval, LVP’s good year and oh so much more. In other news, Paula Abdul settles her lawsuit against American Idol creator out of court, Kristin Cavallari makes moves, Hawk Tuah Girl gets sued, Kim Kardashian and Taylor Swift reign supreme, everyone continues to try to go viral and we reflect on what a year it has been - with the one and only Dave Neal from “The Rush Hour Podcast with Dave Neal”. @dnealz @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: ACORNS - acorns.com/velvetrope (Head To acorns.com/velvetrope Or Download the Acorns App To Start Saving & Investing Today) RO - ro.co/velvet (For Prescription Compounded GLP-1s At a Fraction Of The Cost Of The Name Brands) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dolores Catania is angry, upset & mad at her RHONJ Costars whose egos, inability to get along and toxic behavior has led to the show being on pause, according to Daddy Cohen, til 2026 at the very least. Meanwhile, Dolores prepares to premiere on The Traitors next week and set sail on the "Wives on the Waves” cruise with fellow RHONJ Teresa and Jennifer Aydin with prices which you would not believe. Scheana Shay breaks her silence on the James Kennedy abuse allegations, issues a strong message and sage advice for Mr. Kennedy, reveals what she knows about Kristen Doute’s past with James and last, but certainly not least, discusses what Rachel Leviss told her about James. Finally, the police are called to Kim Richards’ house yet again and this time more shocking facts were revealed regarding both Kim and Kyle. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandon Liberati, one half the power couple that appeared on Newlyweds: The First Year, in Bravo’s yesteryear, Steps Behind The Rope. He is also a hairstylist to the Bravolebs and Hollywood with clients such as Khloe Kardashian, Rose McGowan and Danielle Staub. Brandon talks working with clients like Danielle Staub, friendships with Bravolebs like MJ, behind the scenes of Andy Cohen’s now infamous baby shower and drama backstage at BravoCon. We figured today the perfect day to share this blast from the past chat with the one and only Brandon Liberati. Brandon talks the early days of Bravo - RHOC, Jackie Warner and Work Out, Jonathan Antin and Blow Out and more. He has worked on Lady Gaga’s music video, Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin, Delilah Belle, SJP, and Caroline Stanbury. He has also been featured regularly on Shahs of Sunset because thats what happens when you are BFFs with MJ. So Happy Holidays, Happy New Year, Kick Back and Enjoy!! @brandonliberati @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: ACORNS - acorns.com/velvetrope (Head To acorns.com/velvetrope Or Download the Acorns App To Start Saving & Investing Today) PAIR EYEWEAR - paireyewear.com (Shop The Holiday Sale To Save 20% Sitewide and Support The Show By mentioning That BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE Sent You In Your Post-Checkout Survey! Infinite Possibilities of Stylish Frames) RO - ro.co/velvet (For Prescription Compounded GLP-1s At a Fraction Of The Cost Of The Name Brands) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RHOBH and RHOSLC may be off for the next two weeks, but the drama in Housewives has been full steam ahead with no rest for the holidays. First, we check in with this season of RHOSLC sharing some good and some not so good news as Lisa Barlow walks out of the cast trip the last we saw our fav snow flake holders. PK is unhappy with Dorit for many reasons which we break down, Dorit has a holiday message for Kyle and Bozoma, Bronwyn, Stacey Rusch and Katie Ginella relish in their freshmen seasons. The RHOC cast reconcile, eat lunch and exclude Pedranti and Ginella as Tamra and Shannon move one step closer to reconciliation with Victoria Gunvalson left out in the cold. Melissa Gorga weighs in on Andy Cohen’s comments that RHONJ will not even remotely be thought about til 2026, Teresa comes for Melissa in WWHL ratings and the remaining NJ cast members scramble to figure out a plan for the next year. Mia uses derogatory terms towards Gizelle’s daughters, both beg producers to edit it out and Wendy reminds Mia always lies. Happy Holidays. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Listen Now: https://www.patreon.com/c/behindthevelvetrope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another day, another rant, feud and breakdown by, and with, the once RHOC cast member, Kelly Dodd. Kelly feuds more with us, Andy and everyone and anyone else this past week / few weeks which leaves everyone asking, “are you okay”?. In other news, the year in Housewives ends with a bang, RHOSLC, RHOBH, RHONY and RHOP chug along, we break down the best and worst reunion looks of 2024 with our style consultant, Mr. Blase Raschke and wrap up the year and look ahead to what lies ahead in Bravoland 2025. Hint, not RHONJ! @blase_raschke @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: ACORNS - acorns.com/velvetrope (Head To acorns.com/velvetrope Or Download the Acorns App To Start Saving & Investing Today) RO - ro.co/velvet (For Prescription Compounded GLP-1s At a Fraction Of The Cost Of The Name Brands) PAIR EYEWEAR - paireyewear.com (Shop The Holiday Sale To Save 20% Sitewide and Support The Show By mentioning That BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE Sent You In Your Post-Checkout Survey! Infinite Possibilities of Stylish Frames) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As James Kennedy’s life seemingly, possibly is about to change in some major ways, Tom Sandoval breaks up and makes up with girlfriend Victoria Lee Robinson as he prepares for court, with or without a lawyer, to face off against Rachel Leviss later next year. Jen Shah’s prison release date is moved up, yet again, leaving her with, at most, about a year and a half left in the slammer. Lisa Rinna and Bethenny Frankel feud, Brandi Glanville shares updates on her parasite, RHUGT Morocco footage is lost forever and the VPR cast settles into life post VPR, pre The Valley and more. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: ACORNS - acorns.com/velvetrope (Head To acorns.com/velvetrope Or Download the Acorns App To Start Saving & Investing Today) RO - ro.co/velvet (For Prescription Compounded GLP-1s At a Fraction Of The Cost Of The Name Brands) PAIR EYEWEAR - paireyewear.com (Shop The Holiday Sale To Save 20% Sitewide and Support The Show By mentioning That BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE Sent You In Your Post-Checkout Survey! Infinite Possibilities of Stylish Frames) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craig Ramsay, from the hit Bravo TV shows Thintervention with Jackie Warner and Newlyweds: The First Year, steps back Behind The Rope to talk Bravo, Pop Culture and More. Craig talks the highs and lows of Shahs of Sunset, Jackie Warner’s post Bravo struggles, past Bravo classics, the early days of Housewives, early days Andy Cohen, falling out with Orange County Housewives and more. Speaking of more, Craig talks the joys of working with Rosie O’Donnell, dishes the less than joyous experience of working with Lea Michele, chats Tom and Ariana and hanging with other pop culture icons. With the holiday time amongst us, literally today Merry Xmas Eve, we figured today the perfect day to share this blast from the past chat with the one and only Craig Ramsay. Of course, we also talk Craig’s past ties with the one and only Danielle Staub. Way to bury the lead. Part II starts now! @craigramsay @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: PAIR EYEWEAR - paireyewear.com (Shop The Holiday Sale To Save 20% Sitewide and Support The Show By mentioning That BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE Sent You In Your Post-Checkout Survey! Infinite Possibilities of Stylish Frames) RO - ro.co/velvet (For Prescription Compounded GLP-1s At a Fraction Of The Cost Of The Name Brands) ACORNS - acorns.com/velvetrope (Head To acorns.com/velvetrope Or Download the Acorns App To Start Saving & Investing Today) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Cohen clearly stated last week that he, Bravo and any and all powers that be will not even begin to start thinking about the next season of RHONJ until 2026. With absolutely nothing happening on the RHONJ front for, at best, a little over a year, we break down Andy’s statement, discuss what this means for every cast member from last season, who we think is handling this time off / pause the best, who is starting to unravel with this break, recent biz ventures from cast members such as Melissa’s sprinkle cookies and Teresa’s lip kits, who is handling this better on their respective podcasts - Melissa or Teresa, which cast members are financially alright and which are feeling the loss in their bank accounts and so very much more. We also offer words of encouragement, advice and a clear plan to all cast members of how to rebrand now that their boss has basically told them they have an entire year, at the very least, to forget they were ever on RHONJ or Bravo and find other things to occupy their time. The five stages of grief are in full effect for our fav Garden State ladies and we are here to help them through it all. Merry Xmas! @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boyz II Men step Behind The Rope. Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman and Nathan Morris, that is. Fresh off their Masked Singer win - congrats Buffalos, the Boys are here to chat about the full anthology of their career from the early days of growing up in Philly to their just won Golden Mask Trophy, or in their case, trophies. The Boys talk the mega hits "End of the Road” and "I'll Make Love to You”, performing at the Super Bowl, working on their new Christmas song with the Kelce Bros - Travis and Jason, working with the one and only Mariah Carey on their joint “One Sweet Day” and oh, so very much more. The Buffalos are in the house! @boyziimen @shawnstockmanofficial @wanyamorris @nathanmorrisphd @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: PAIR EYEWEAR - paireyewear.com (Shop The Holiday Sale To Save 20% Sitewide and Support The Show By mentioning That BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE Sent You In Your Post-Checkout Survey! Infinite Possibilities of Stylish Frames) RO - ro.co/velvet (For Prescription Compounded GLP-1s At a Fraction Of The Cost Of The Name Brands) ACORNS - acorns.com/velvetrope (Head To acorns.com/velvetrope Or Download the Acorns App To Start Saving & Investing Today) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrik and Pol, everyone’s favorite chumps, return!! Another day, another turn in the drama with the one and only Heather McDonald. Heather continues to do what she does best - cause drama, Jeff Lewis has a fun weekend away and Gage Edward speaks out against his “Flipping Out” ex. In other news, The Menendez Brothers continue their plea for freedom, Vanderpump Rules makes moves to come back stronger than ever now that the OG cast has been fired, Rachel Leviss speaks out, Lisa Vanderpump prepares to cast 2.0 and Scheana, Schwartzy and Lala move to The Valley. Finally, we chit chat and discuss the current status of RHONY, RHOSLC, RHOBH and more as we break it all down with two of the chumps themselves, Patrik and Pol! @patriksimpson @polatteu @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: RO - ro.co/velvet (For Prescription Compounded GLP-1s At a Fraction Of The Cost Of The Name Brands) PAIR EYEWEAR - paireyewear.com (Shop The Holiday Sale To Save 20% Sitewide and Support The Show By mentioning That BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE Sent You In Your Post-Checkout Survey! Infinite Possibilities of Stylish Frames) ACORNS - acorns.com/velvetrope (Head To acorns.com/velvetrope Or Download the Acorns App To Start Saving & Investing Today) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karen Huger crashed her Maserati back in March of this year. We have seen this re-enacted, played out and addressed this season on The Housewives of Potomac. This week Miss Huger, 61, was found guilty of five of the six charges against her. Miss Huger faces up to two years in prison. Today we address these charges, the crash, the verdict and likelihood Karen will see the inside of a jail cell. We then discuss the viral body cam footage - the half on, half off wig, name checking Andy Cohen, calling the arresting officer “poor” and “white”, claiming she is Thomas Jefferson’s “concubine”, explaining what a Grand Dame is and so much more. Finally, we discuss how Karen is feeling, what Gizelle, Ashley and her other RHOP colleagues must be thinking and last, but certainly not least, if and how this will affect The Grand Dame’s RHOP future. In other news, Alexis Bellino has been fired from The Real Housewives of Orange County, the remaining cast members - minus Katie and Pedranti - lunch, RHOC contracts prepare to be sent out and many other Real Housewives head into the holidays next week realizing that the dream is over for them, as far as it relates to Bravo, forever. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craig Ramsay, from the hit Bravo TV shows Thintervention with Jackie Warner and Newlyweds: The First Year, steps Behind The Rope to talk Bravo, Pop Culture and More. Craig talks the highs and lows of Shahs of Sunset, Jackie Warner’s post Bravo struggles, past Bravo classics, the early days of Housewives, early days Andy Cohen, falling out with Orange County Housewives and more. Speaking of more, Craig talks the joys of working with Rosie O’Donnell, dishes the less than joyous experience of working with Lea Michele, chats Tom and Ariana and hanging with other pop culture icons. With the holiday time amongst us, literally today Merry Xmas Eve, we figured today the perfect day to share this blast from the past chat with the one and only Craig Ramsay. Of course, we also talk Craig’s past ties with the one and only Danielle Staub. Way to bury the lead. @craigramsay @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: RO - ro.co/velvet (For Prescription Compounded GLP-1s At a Fraction Of The Cost Of The Name Brands) PAIR EYEWEAR - paireyewear.com (Shop The Holiday Sale To Save 20% Sitewide and Support The Show By mentioning That BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE Sent You In Your Post-Checkout Survey! Infinite Possibilities of Stylish Frames) ACORNS - acorns.com/velvetrope (Head To acorns.com/velvetrope Or Download the Acorns App To Start Saving & Investing Today) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another week, another episode of RHOBH. If anyone has been wondering if Dorit gives one F this season, to be clear, she does not. In this week’s installment with our fav Diamond Holders - both on and off air, Dorit calls Camille a See You Next… several times, Sutton preaches Sisterhood, Garcelle shades PK, PK slams back, Erika reminds Camille that her name is, in fact, Erika and so much more. We break it all down and discuss this week’s hot goss - updates on Teddi and her Horse Trainer, Tamra takes full credit for RHOC’s season long highest numbers in five years, Whitney Rose and Justin divorce rumors grow stronger as Whitney denies them all and, oh yea, we have new episodes of RHOP, RHOSLC and RHONY! @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Listen Now: https://www.patreon.com/c/behindthevelvetrope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a season of RHOSLC it has been. We break down this season, discuss Angie’s “first chair” seat at the upcoming reunion and why no cast changes are needed for Season 6. Mia continues to do “the most” on RHOP, Selling New York is preparing to premiere early January with some Steve Gold back in our lives, The Traitors is back in a few weeks - Dorinda, Sandoval, Catania, Dixon, Speidi has an update and so much more as we look back at 2024 and ahead as to what is to come in 2025 in the ever changing world of Reality TV. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: ONESKIN- oneskin.co (Use Code Velvet For 15% Off The Skin Care Which Targets The Root Causes Of Aging) LOLAVIE - lolavie.com (Celebrate The Holidays With Stronger Healthier Hair With An Exclusive 15% Off Your Entire Order With Code VELVET15) MANSCAPED - manscaped.com (Use Code Velvet For 20% Off Plus Free Shipping on The Chairman™ Pro Package) RO - ro.co/velvet (For Prescription Compounded GLP-1s At a Fraction Of The Cost Of The Name Brands) SHIPSKIS - www.shipskis.com (Use Code VELVET For 20% Off Your First Shipment Of Your Ski / Snowboard Equipment To Make Ski / Winter Travel Easier) PAIR EYEWEAR - paireyewear.com (Shop The Holiday Sale To Save 20% Sitewide and Support The Show By mentioning That BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE Sent You In Your Post-Checkout Survey! Infinite Possibilities of Stylish Frames) HINGE - (Refresh Your Hinge Profile Early OR Download Hinge Today and Set Your 2025 Dating Intentions Now!) RAKUTEN - rakuten.com (Get the Rakuten App NOW and Join the 17 Million Members Who Are Already Saving! Your Cash Back really adds up!) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Lewis has a bunch of updated messages for many Housewives of, well, every franchise that we cannot help but wonder if Mr. Lewis does truly want to be a Real Housewife as Brynn Whitfield has suggested. Kathy Hilton pleads the fifth to Daddy Cohen’s shady questions, Katie Maloney and Ariana Madix head to court to face off against Chef Penny, the TreHuggers come out, unite and support their Queen Teresa Giudice and last, but certainly not least, Craig and Paige address those constant “break up” rumors which just do not seem to be dying down. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: MANSCAPED - manscaped.com (Use Code Velvet For 20% Off Plus Free Shipping on The Chairman™ Pro Package) RO - ro.co/velvet (For Prescription Compounded GLP-1s At a Fraction Of The Cost Of The Name Brands) SHIPSKIS - www.shipskis.com (Use Code VELVET For 20% Off Your First Shipment Of Your Ski / Snowboard Equipment To Make Ski / Winter Travel Easier) LOLAVIE - lolavie.com (Celebrate The Holidays With Stronger Healthier Hair With An Exclusive 15% Off Your Entire Order With Code VELVET15) ONESKIN- oneskin.co (Use Code Velvet For 15% Off The Skin Care Which Targets The Root Causes Of Aging) PAIR EYEWEAR - paireyewear.com (Shop The Holiday Sale To Save 20% Sitewide and Support The Show By mentioning That BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE Sent You In Your Post-Checkout Survey! Infinite Possibilities of Stylish Frames) HINGE - (Refresh Your Hinge Profile Early OR Download Hinge Today and Set Your 2025 Dating Intentions Now!) RAKUTEN - rakuten.com (Get the Rakuten App NOW and Join the 17 Million Members Who Are Already Saving! Your Cash Back really adds up!) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Sandoval is ending his already not so great year in a not so great way - let go from Vanderpump Rules along with all other OGs, the closing of Schwartz and Sandy’s after a rocky run and more. We chat about the year of Sandoval, share updates on his relationship with model Victoria Lee Robinson and what we can expect from The Most Extras “most extra” front man as he prepares for a 2025 which will ultimately see him facing off, sans attorney, in court against Rachel Leviss. Despite many claims that she could be faking it for a storyline, Dorit rises to the RHOBH occasion, finds her voice, carries the season - so far and makes moves to prepare for the rest of the season and an upcoming year in which she is bound to experience many “firsts”. Teddi, who has been very judgmental of others’ affairs, relationships and mess ups, seems to be the target of a lot of on line trolling, is being mentioned on RHOBH more than when she was on the show and has been sending mixed messages about Kyle, Edwin and the horse trainer which leaves many wondering wtf is really going on. Finally, Bethenny Frankel has a new message for Kelly Bensimon, flaunts her new man Tom even more than before and tries to balance the holidays, work, motherhood and romance as she closes out the year with a bang. All this and more as we are joined by the one and only Psychic Leota from The Psychic Source. If you want to book a reading with Psychic Leota or any of the other great, trusted Psychics, head to the PSYCHIC SOURCE. Download The Psychic Source App in Apple or Google Play For Free To Get a 35 Minute Psychic Reading For Only $20 With Code Velvet. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: RO - ro.co/velvet (For Prescription Compounded GLP-1s At a Fraction Of The Cost Of The Name Brands) SHIPSKIS - www.shipskis.com (Use Code VELVET For 20% Off Your First Shipment Of Your Ski / Snowboard Equipment To Make Ski / Winter Travel Easier) LOLAVIE - lolavie.com (Celebrate The Holidays With Stronger Healthier Hair With An Exclusive 15% Off Your Entire Order With Code VELVET15) ONESKIN- oneskin.co (Use Code Velvet For 15% Off The Skin Care Which Targets The Root Causes Of Aging) MANSCAPED - manscaped.com (Use Code Velvet For 20% Off Plus Free Shipping on The Chairman™ Pro Package) PAIR EYEWEAR - paireyewear.com (Shop The Holiday Sale To Save 20% Sitewide and Support The Show By mentioning That BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE Sent You In Your Post-Checkout Survey! Infinite Possibilities of Stylish Frames) HINGE - (Refresh Your Hinge Profile Early OR Download Hinge Today and Set Your 2025 Dating Intentions Now!) GOBBLE gobble.com/velvet ($120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies on Gobble’s Lean and Clean Dinner Subscription) RAKUTEN - rakuten.com (Get the Rakuten App NOW and Join the 17 Million Members Who Are Already Saving! Your Cash Back really adds up!) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Kennedy was arrested last week after Kathy Hilton’s Xmas party. So much has happened leading up to this arrest, during this arrest and since this arrest. Today we break it all down - Kathy’s Christmas party, what really happened at home between Ally and James after, the neighbor who called the police, the police report claiming Mr. Kennedy “threw” Ms. Lewber to the ground and the charges filed against James. Next we discuss Kristen Doute and Rachel Leviss’ past romantic relationships with James, their statements after James’ arrest and last, but certainly not least, Rachel Leviss’ attorneys’ claim that Evolution and Bravo not only knew, but also tried to cover up James’ known, erratic, explosive behavior throughout the years he was a cast member on Vanderpump Rules. Finally, we discuss what would a VPR OG show be like if it were currently filming now in real time, whether this would have cost James his VPR job if he were not already fired and the rest of the cast and LVP's opinions, statements and thoughts about James’ arrest. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we end 2024 and begin 2025, we take a look at the state of Real Housewives, Bravo and Reality TV. In a year of many ups and downs, we talks winners - Ariana, Stassi, Lisa Vanderpump losers - James Kennedy and other VPR cast and look ahead to the new year. We break down why Vanderpump Rules had to recast, offer advice, unsolicited, on how to fix the show. We revisit classics like Jersey Shore, Laguna Beach, The Hills and The Simple Life - welcome back Paris & Nicole! All this and more as we close out the year - and what a year it has been - with the one and only Dave Neal from “The Rush Hour Podcast with Dave Neal”. @dnealz @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: LOLAVIE - lolavie.com (Celebrate The Holidays With Stronger Healthier Hair With An Exclusive 15% Off Your Entire Order With Code VELVET15) MANSCAPED - manscaped.com (Use Code Velvet For 20% Off Plus Free Shipping on The Chairman™ Pro Package) RO - ro.co/velvet (For Prescription Compounded GLP-1s At a Fraction Of The Cost Of The Name Brands) SHIPSKIS - www.shipskis.com (Use Code VELVET For 20% Off Your First Shipment Of Your Ski / Snowboard Equipment To Make Ski / Winter Travel Easier) ONESKIN- oneskin.co (Use Code Velvet For 15% Off The Skin Care Which Targets The Root Causes Of Aging) PAIR EYEWEAR - paireyewear.com (Shop The Holiday Sale To Save 20% Sitewide and Support The Show By mentioning That BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE Sent You In Your Post-Checkout Survey! Infinite Possibilities of Stylish Frames) HINGE - (Refresh Your Hinge Profile Early OR Download Hinge Today and Set Your 2025 Dating Intentions Now!) RAKUTEN - rakuten.com (Get the Rakuten App NOW and Join the 17 Million Members Who Are Already Saving! Your Cash Back really adds up!) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RHOSLC is having one of the best seasons of its short lived career according to Andy Cohen. We break down this season, discuss what to expect the rest of the season and contemplate just how RHOSLC and RHONY can be produced from the sane production company. Vanderpump Rules’ reboot is underway, LVP has spoken out and the new season of Southern Charm is back in our lives. Martha Stewart opens up about her criminal past, Diddy is trying desperately to avoid his criminal future and the Menendez Brothers’ plea to come home continues. Jeff Lewis is returning to Bravo in Flipping Out 2.0, Heather Gay tea is exposed, next season of RHOC prepares to begin filming sooner than later, the RHONJ pause continues with no end in sight and oh, so much more as we are joined back by the one and only Amir Yass, one half of the creative duo behind “The Vault” Podcast. @amiryassofficial @thevaultpodcastpage @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: SHIPSKIS - www.shipskis.com (Use Code VELVET For 20% Off Your First Shipment Of Your Ski / Snowboard Equipment To Make Ski / Winter Travel Easier) RO - ro.co/velvet (For Prescription Compounded GLP-1s At a Fraction Of The Cost Of The Name Brands) LOLAVIE - lolavie.com (Celebrate The Holidays With Stronger Healthier Hair With An Exclusive 15% Off Your Entire Order With Code VELVET15) ONESKIN- oneskin.co (Use Code Velvet For 15% Off The Skin Care Which Targets The Root Causes Of Aging) MANSCAPED - manscaped.com (Use Code Velvet For 20% Off Plus Free Shipping on The Chairman™ Pro Package) PAIR EYEWEAR - paireyewear.com (Shop The Holiday Sale To Save 20% Sitewide and Support The Show By mentioning That BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE Sent You In Your Post-Checkout Survey! Infinite Possibilities of Stylish Frames) HINGE - (Refresh Your Hinge Profile Early OR Download Hinge Today and Set Your 2025 Dating Intentions Now!) GOBBLE gobble.com/velvet ($120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies on Gobble’s Lean and Clean Dinner Subscription) RAKUTEN - rakuten.com (Get the Rakuten App NOW and Join the 17 Million Members Who Are Already Saving! Your Cash Back really adds up!) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paulina Ben-Cohen, from Shahs of Sunset, Steps Behind The Rope. Paulina, Mike Shouhed's ex-girlfriend. So much has been written about Paulina’s alleged domestic abuse claims against Mike, videos have surfaced over the past few months that we figured today the perfect day to share this blast from the past chat with Paulina. A lot happened during this chat off air and we discuss what we heard and saw. Paulina talks about Mike and we dive deep as we listen asking, were the signs always there?. Rexa recently said that Shah’s was being rebooted with him. GG, MJ and a second generation cast. Paulina shares what it was like to film with the Shah’s cast as we discuss Mike, MJ, Reza, GG and oh, so very much more. @paulinabencohen @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: HINGE - (Refresh Your Hinge Profile Early OR Download Hinge Today and Set Your 2025 Dating Intentions Now! SONO BELLO - sonobello.com/velvet (Get Friends & Family Rates During This Fall Savings Event on Laser Assisted Lipo & More!) OAK ESSENTIALS - oakessentials.com (Use Code Velvet15 For 15% Your First Order of Clean, Spa Quality Skincare Essentials) MANSCAPED - manscaped.com (Use Code Velvet For 20% Off Plus Free Shipping on The Chairman™ Pro Package) PAIR EYEWEAR - paireyewear.com (Shop The Holiday Sale To Save 20% Sitewide and Support The Show By mentioning That BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE Sent You In Your Post-Checkout Survey! Infinite Possibilities of Stylish Frames) GOBBLE gobble.com/velvet ($120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies on Gobble’s Lean and Clean Dinner Subscription) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RHOBH Season 14, Episode 4. The season of Dorit continues. Real? Fake? Who cares? An activated Dorit is here to stay and we are living for it. Dorit and Kyle pick up right where they left off last week. Claims of double standards, demanded blind loyalty, friendship punishments and more, Dorit holds nothing back in telling Kyle, Garcelle, Sutton and anyone else who gets in her way exactly what she thinks about them. Kathy Hilton, Boz and Jennifer Tilly are the greek chorus and watch every move in awe of what they are witnessing. We get it. Teddi Mellencamp’s name is mentioned for the second time this season which, as Garcelle said best, makes Teddi very, and we mean, very happy. Finally, Sutton and Dorit explode on each other, Erika becomes the queen of side convos, Sutton wants sisterhood and oh, so much more, as we break all down in RHOBH-land from the past week. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Listen Now: https://www.patreon.com/c/behindthevelvetrope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelly Dodd is rumored to have been banned from Instagram live for her feud with Andy Cohen’s radio partner which seems to be alive and still going strong all these weeks later. We break down Kelly’s recent comments, which have allegedly led to this ban, and, in the spirit of the holidays, offer up a most unexpected olive branch to Ms Dodd and Mr. Leventhal. No seriously, here we are. Bethenny Frankel and her new man Tom Villante get closer at Art Basel. Kelly Bensimon claims he tried to date her as well, Bethenny sends subliminal messages to her viewing public and Kelly claps back all while the newbie RHONY cast urge you to keep watching promising that the second half of the season will leave you speechless. Vicki Gunvalson has a hot mic moment with Nick Viall, Nick claps back and we analyze whether Vicki is just clueless, arrogant or smarter than us all at the game and knows exactly what she is doing. Meanwhile, Katie Maloney claims she was going to quit VPR prior to her termination, Erika Jayne seems to be having both a good and bad RHOBH season and Jennifer Tilly and Bozoma Saint John seem to be fitting right in with their fellow diamond holders. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: HINGE - (Refresh Your Hinge Profile Early OR Download Hinge Today and Set Your 2025 Dating Intentions Now! SONO BELLO - sonobello.com/velvet (Get Friends & Family Rates During This Fall Savings Event on Laser Assisted Lipo & More!) OAK ESSENTIALS - oakessentials.com (Use Code Velvet15 For 15% Your First Order of Clean, Spa Quality Skincare Essentials) MANSCAPED - manscaped.com (Use Code Velvet For 20% Off Plus Free Shipping on The Chairman™ Pro Package) PAIR EYEWEAR - paireyewear.com (Shop The Holiday Sale To Save 20% Sitewide and Support The Show By mentioning That BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE Sent You In Your Post-Checkout Survey! Infinite Possibilities of Stylish Frames) GOBBLE gobble.com/velvet ($120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies on Gobble’s Lean and Clean Dinner Subscription) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now that the dust has settled from VPR’s cancellation, we break down the winners and losers from the cast as everyone tries to get back to their normal lives. Mia Thornton continues her lies which drives the audience crazy, Gizelle and Karen closer together and leaves much of the rest of the RHOP cast speechless. NBC protects and holds on to Bravo as it spins off the rest of its cable networks. We break down why, the power of Bravo, Andy Cohen and the future of Real Housewives. Kyle Richards is still hiding a lot from us as this season of RHOBH moves along, we break down who will possibly on the chopping block to lose their diamond at the end of Season 14, Kathy Hilton holds court, Cynthia Bailey dates a younger man, Jeff Lewis gets messy, or we should say messier, and oh so much more as we break down all that has happened this week in the BravoSphere. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: PAIR EYEWEAR - paireyewear.com (Shop The Holiday Sale To Save 20% Sitewide and Support The Show By mentioning That BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE Sent You In Your Post-Checkout Survey! Infinite Possibilities of Stylish Frames) MANSCAPED - manscaped.com (Use Code Velvet For 20% Off Plus Free Shipping on The Chairman™ Pro Package) HINGE - (Refresh Your Hinge Profile Early OR Download Hinge Today and Set Your 2025 Dating Intentions Now!) OAK ESSENTIALS - oakessentials.com (Use Code Velvet15 For 15% Your First Order of Clean, Spa Quality Skincare Essentials) GOBBLE gobble.com/velvet ($120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies on Gobble’s Lean and Clean Dinner Subscription) SONO BELLO - sonobello.com/velvet (Get Friends & Family Rates During This Fall Savings Event on Laser Assisted Lipo & More!) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa Vanderpump seems to be enjoying this current season long feud of Dorit versus Kyle even through she is not watching. As Kyle has become LVP and Dorit has become Kyle, we break down LVP’s comments about her recent run in with Kyle, why she is winning at life and why, despite any claims to the otherwise, LVP must be enjoying this more than she cares to admit. LVP also weighs in on the termination of VPR OG’s, Stassi’s role on Vanderpump Villa and shares updates on Schwartzy, James and Lala. In other news, Teresa slams Melissa Gorga on her new Sprinkle Cookie business, shades Kristin Chenoweth and thanks the Tre Stumps for trolling Cheno on social as we wonder, sarcastically, why RHONJ is still on pause. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jana Kramer steps Behind The Rope. Jana is here to chat about the full anthology of her career - being multi nominated and winning a multitude of country music awards, the just completed run as Royal Knight on Fox’s The Masked Singer, making it to the Dancing With the Stars finals and working on, starring in and being a part of many of our fav TV shows and movies throughout the years. Speaking of fav TV shows, Jana talks One Tree Hill - the Netflix reboot on its way, her time on the show, working opposite Laguna Beach’s Stephen Colletti and why the show withstands the test of time finding new audiences on the daily. Finally, Jana talks being in the mix for RHOBH, the season of Dorit, the always rumored Real Housewives of Nashville and oh, so much more. @kramergirl @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: SONO BELLO - sonobello.com/velvet (Get Friends & Family Rates During This Fall Savings Event on Laser Assisted Lipo & More!) OAK ESSENTIALS - oakessentials.com (Use Code Velvet15 For 15% Your First Order of Clean, Spa Quality Skincare Essentials) MANSCAPED - manscaped.com (Use Code Velvet For 20% Off Plus Free Shipping on The Chairman™ Pro Package) PAIR EYEWEAR - paireyewear.com (Shop The Holiday Sale To Save 20% Sitewide and Support The Show By mentioning That BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE Sent You In Your Post-Checkout Survey! Infinite Possibilities of Stylish Frames) HINGE - (Refresh Your Hinge Profile Early OR Download Hinge Today and Set Your 2025 Dating Intentions Now!) GOBBLE gobble.com/velvet ($120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies on Gobble’s Lean and Clean Dinner Subscription) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As this stellar season of RHOBH continues, claims that Dorit and PK are faking their divorce, his alcoholism, her anger towards Kyle and everything and anything else associated with her storyline have arisen. We break down these claims, explain whether we think they are true or false, discuss Jeff Lewis’ involvement in the drama and last, but certainly not least, what we can expect the rest of this season from Dorit, PK and the rest of our fav Diamond Holders. Teresa Giudice has spoken out again about the RHONJ pause, her involvement or lack thereof, her co-stars and much more. We break down Teresa’s claims, explain why she is off base, discuss her new statements about Louie, Joe and Melissa and chat about when we can realistically expect the RHONJ pause to be over. Finally, Dolores’ Traitors premiere drops early Jan - Dorinda, Sandoval and many other Bravolebs too, Melissa enters the Sprinkle Cookie business, RHOC prepares to resume filing sooner than later and oh so very much more. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drake Bell steps Behind The Rope. Drake is here to chat about the full anthology of his career from his early days as a child actor to his break out role in Drake & Josh to his recent stint as “Ice King” on Fox’s The Masked Singer. Speaking of Masked, Drake discusses how his return to TV via the reality show singing competition was a “rebirth” and return to making headlines over his career and talent versus the many headlines that every journalist has wanted to discuss over the past few years. Drake was open, honest and forthcoming in this sit down. Of course, we also chatted about working with Amanda Bynes, the state of the industry and what advice Drake would offer any young child looking to break into the industry. @drakebell @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: OAK ESSENTIALS - oakessentials.com (Use Code Velvet15 For 15% Your First Order of Clean, Spa Quality Skincare Essentials) MANSCAPED - manscaped.com (Use Code Velvet For 20% Off Plus Free Shipping on The Chairman™ Pro Package) PAIR EYEWEAR - paireyewear.com (Shop The Holiday Sale To Save 20% Sitewide and Support The Show By mentioning That BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE Sent You In Your Post-Checkout Survey! Infinite Possibilities of Stylish Frames) HINGE - (Refresh Your Hinge Profile Early OR Download Hinge Today and Set Your 2025 Dating Intentions Now!) GOBBLE gobble.com/velvet ($120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies on Gobble’s Lean and Clean Dinner Subscription) SONO BELLO - sonobello.com/velvet (Get Friends & Family Rates During This Fall Savings Event on Laser Assisted Lipo & More!) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite being caught in the middle of Dorit & Kyle’s season long feud, Erika Jayne is having one good year. RHOBH, despite lower ratings than normal, continues to be the ratings leader for Housewives in what is a new norm for Bravo and other cable nets. RHOC casting Season 19 is expected soon and many rumors surface about who is and is not returning to hold an orange next year when filming begins. Although Kenya Moore will be featured next season on RHOA, her Housewives future remains uncertain, Nene Leakes makes moves to return to the network and RHOA is expected to drop Q1 2025. RHONY promises a second half of season that will be better than the first, a cast trip that is rumored to leave you speechless and so much more as the cast apologizes for a lackluster first half of Season 15, Rebecca Minkoff chats pranks gone wrong and we, the audience, collectively weigh in on how to fix this broken franchise. All this and more as we are joined by the one and only Amir Yass, one half of the creative duo behind the brand new “The Vault” Podcast.! @amiryassofficial @thevaultpodcastpage @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: MANSCAPED - manscaped.com (Use Code Velvet For 20% Off Plus Free Shipping on The Chairman™ Pro Package) PAIR EYEWEAR - paireyewear.com (Shop The Holiday Sale To Save 20% Sitewide and Support The Show By mentioning That BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE Sent You In Your Post-Checkout Survey! Infinite Possibilities of Stylish Frames) HINGE - (Refresh Your Hinge Profile Early OR Download Hinge Today and Set Your 2025 Dating Intentions Now!) OAK ESSENTIALS - oakessentials.com (Use Code Velvet15 For 15% Your First Order of Clean, Spa Quality Skincare Essentials) GOBBLE gobble.com/velvet ($120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies on Gobble’s Lean and Clean Dinner Subscription) SONO BELLO - sonobello.com/velvet (Get Friends & Family Rates During This Fall Savings Event on Laser Assisted Lipo & More!) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Teddi Mellencamp is living with Kyle Richards in her glam room amid her divorce from Edwin Arroyave. You can’t make this sh$t up, as Teddi explained to us. We break down this living situation, why it is beneficial for all parties involved - including Kyle, the on line rumors that Kyle and Teddi are more than friends and last, but certainly not least, the elephant in the attic of whether we will ultimately see Teddi back on RHOBH in some capacity as a result of all of this. Southern Charm has returned with a bang with Craig cleaning up his act in order to show Paige he is Dad and Husband material, Austen and Shep trying to figure out their next life moves, JT’s looming days of becoming unhinged and Madison LeCroy claiming that Craig has the biggest d$ck of all the guys, allegedly, so she has heard and much more. Brynn Whitfield calls Jeff Lewis a pig, Kathy Hilton gets involved, Jeff claps back and Kelly Bensimon weighs in with some words of advice for Brynn and the rest of her RHONY colleagues. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Backyard Envy’s James DeSantis Steps Behind The Rope. Backyard Envy, one of the classic Bravo shows gone but not forgotten. James talks this classic Bravo show where we followed him and his fellow Manscaper partners, and co-stars, Mel and Garrett as they beautify the back yards of the rich, famous and many of our fav fellow Bravolebrities and Housewives. Speaking of Bravolebrities, James talks about some of his Housewife Friends and encounters including, but certainly not limited to, Tinsley Mortimer, Dorinda Medley, Countess Luann and Bethenny Frankel who he explains has “won” Housewives. He talks working for and pitching a than coupled up Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix, Kristen Doute, Bobby Berk, Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell, Lady Gaga and Patricia Arquette. With all the talk about the return of Jeff Lewis’ Flipping Out 2.0, London Housewives and a possible Shahs of Sunset 2.0 which Reza hinted at recently, we figured today the perfect day to share this blast from the past chat about this much missed Bravo show. Tune in now. Happy Thanksgiving. @james_desantis @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: OAK ESSENTIALS - oakessentials.com (Use Code Velvet15 For 15% Your First Order of Clean, Spa Quality Skincare Essentials) IRESTORE - https://www.irestorelaser.com/VELVETROPE (Get Hundreds of Dollars Off For Huge Black Friday Sale Their iRESTORE Elite To Regrow Your Hair At Home) LOLAVIE - lolavie.com/VELVET (From Now Until Cyber Monday You Can Shop Their Best Sale of The Year & Get 25% Off Jennifer Aniston’s Award Winning Hair Care) MANSCAPED - manscaped.com (Use Code Velvet For 20% Off Plus Free Shipping on The Chairman™ Pro Package) HINGE - (Refresh Your Hinge Profile Early OR Download Hinge Today and Set Your 2025 Dating Intentions Now!) PAIR EYEWEAR - paireyewear.com (Use Code Velvet Rope For 15% Off Your First Pair For Infinite Possibilities of Stylish Frames) GOBBLE gobble.com/velvet ($120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies on Gobble’s Lean and Clean Dinner Subscription) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices