MIKE HILL (on Cynthia Bailey,RHOA & Nene Leakes)

Jackie Beard Robinson steps back Behind The Rope.  Melissa Gorga’s Ex-Envy Partner that is. With RHONJ Season 14 having finally arrived, we felt today the perfect kick off to a season long who’s who in RHONJ land of past and present Garden State residents. Jackie fills us in on all that she has been up to since we last saw her on our Bravo TV’s during RHONJ Season Seven and the infamous “left in the middle of the night with all the clothes” narrative that Melissa, Bravo and many others created as a Season Eight RHONJ opener. There has been so much written about the ownership of Envy, the demise of this partnership and the golden days of RHONJ yesterday. Jackie is here today to clear the air, separate fact from fiction and detail the lawsuits she brought against Melissa Gorga, Andy Cohen, Production, Bravo and NBC.  Jackie spills the tea on what she knows about Joe and Melissa’s relationship, Teresa and Joe, Luis Ruelas and much more.  We talk Margaret, Dolores, Jackie, Jen, Danielle and Rachel and what is likely to happen once this season of RHONJ concludes with Teresa and Melissa not having uttered a word to each other. Jackie mentions it all regarding RHONJ past, present and future holding nothing back. Part II starts now. To Purchase Jackie’s Book, “Money, Lies and The Housewives”, click here: bit.ly/47uSu6d @jackiebeardrobinson @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: LOLAVIE - lolavie.com/VELVET (Use Code Velvet For 15% Off Jennifer Aniston’s Award Winning Hair Care) TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE (Visit One of Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s 1400+ Locations or Order Online or Through Their App Their Summer Mocktail Smoothies) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  ASTEPRO - asteproallergy.com (Get Fast Acting Nasal Allergy Symptom Relief with Astepro. Discount Available on Website) THE KARDASHIANS (New Season Starts May 23rd Only On Hulu) 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

RHONJ Season 14 is well underway and there is as much drama happening off air as on.  Teresa has been accused of working with several RHONJ bloggers to put certain narratives out there amongst the viewers. These bloggers have been mentioned in interviews with Melissa, Teresa and Margaret over the past week. As we prepare for tonights Episode 3, we hop on here for a quick chat with one of the accounts at the center of the controversy, Melissa’s Old Nose. Melissa’s Old Nose states she was working with Teresa, and Jennifer Aydin, in prior seasons but has now chosen to reveal texts, DMs, phone calls, shocking Season 14 spoilers she allegedly obtained from Teresa, Teresa’s Attorney, Aydin and more.  The more questions she answers, the more we have. Ahead of tonights RHONJ, tune in to this truly shocking chat…now! @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Mike Hill steps Behind The Rope. Mike Hill, back when he was Mr. Cynthia Bailey. Were the warning signs always there? Is this chat foreshadowing at its best several years in the making?  Mike talks Cynthia Bailey, RHOA, his role as a Bravo House Husband. the social media feuds which are part of any Housewives job, Cynthia’s Bachelorette RHOA episode with Bolo, whether he is ever shocked at just how far our favorite Peach Holders went to make good TV and last, but certainly not least, Nene Leakes. We figured today the perfect day to share this blast from the past chat with the one and only Mr. Mike Hill.  @itsmikehill @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: QUINCE - quince.com/velvetrope (Get Free Shipping and 365 Day Returns on Elevated Luxury Without Paying Luxury Prices)  INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  BUBLY - bubly.com (Introducing Bubly Burst - Sparkling Water with an Extra Burst of Fruit Flavor, an Extra Burst of Fun. Purchase At a Store Near You)  THE KARDASHIANS (New Season Starts May 23rd Only On Hulu) 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 RHONJ.  We break down this week’s episode with the help of the one and only Tre, as played by Andrea Lopez. Next, we cover all that has been going on in the real world summarizing the many interviews the cast has been doing, less Jennifer Aydin who is rumored to have been banned from interviews due to allegedly leaking Season 14 screeners.  Teresa says her parents support her not speaking to Joe, Joey claps back, Melissa reminds Bravo who the “dream team” is, Teresa denies she pays fan Podcasts, Marge and Mel are outraged at Tre’s behavior, Jackie says the toxic franchise has become “The Hunger Games” and the entire cast, viewers and us all agree that none of this weekly vitriol is sustainable.  Whew, and we are only two episodes in.  Listen Now At: https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope @andrealopezcomedy @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dorit continues to wear her wedding ring, has started filming the new season of RHOBH with and without PK, has sat down with Kyle to work out the issues that remain from last season and trudges along amidst her separation from PK. Real or Fake seems to be the question most of you are asking and we take a little deep dive down that path.  In other news, Kathy Hilton returns, Bozoma Saint John, Eva LaRue and Jennifer Tilly are all set to join Season 14 in some capacity, Annemarie cannot stop slamming Crystal despite Season 13 being long gone and Lisa Rinna proves, once again, she is the Princess of Re-invention with “Mommy Meanest”.  RHOC picks cameras back up thanks to Ryan Boyajian’s Gambling MLB drama, Tamra shades Jennifer Pedranti, Jennifer slams back and we cannot help ourselves but to get involved. Long live The TamRat.  Finally, we spill the tea on the new season of RHOP - newbies, a united GnA, a vocal Grand Dame and much, much more. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: QUINCE - quince.com/velvetrope (Get Free Shipping and 365 Day Returns on Elevated Luxury Without Paying Luxury Prices)  ASTEPRO - asteproallergy.com (Get Fast Acting Nasal Allergy Symptom Relief with Astepro. Discount Available on Website) THE KARDASHIANS (New Season Starts May 23rd Only On Hulu) BUBLY - bubly.com (Introducing Bubly Burst - Sparkling Water with an Extra Burst of Fruit Flavor, an Extra Burst of Fun. Purchase At a Store Near You)  INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  INDACLOUD - indacloud.co/spring24  (30% Off Discreet Delivery Off Top Shelf THC Products)   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 has been cleared of all charges after Bravo’s internal “investigation”. Andy, Leah McSweeney’ Lawyer, Brandi Glanville’s Lawyer, the public and last, but certainly not least, John Mayer react with mixed emotions and thoughts.  Despite what felt like a “Series Finale” Vanderpump Rules last week, we share our hot takes on why VPR will be back with a bang after a mini pause, discuss the likelihood Lala will join The Valley in Season Two, discuss Jax’ comments that Danny and Nia are not the happy little couple we all think and break down Ariana’s new life hosting Love Island and whether she will really leave Vanderpump Rules after taking it off her bio.  In other news, Paris and Nicole team up to return to the small screen for the first time together since the Simple Life in a just green lit show, Spencer and Heidi remain primed for a TV comeback and we stare in awe at Jax Taylor’s very good year. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: QUINCE - quince.com/velvetrope (Get Free Shipping and 365 Day Returns on Elevated Luxury Without Paying Luxury Prices)  ASTEPRO - asteproallergy.com (Get Fast Acting Nasal Allergy Symptom Relief with Astepro. Discount Available on Website) BUBLY - bubly.com (Introducing Bubly Burst - Sparkling Water with an Extra Burst of Fruit Flavor, an Extra Burst of Fun. Purchase At a Store Near You)  INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  INDACLOUD - indacloud.co/spring24  (30% Off Discreet Delivery Off Top Shelf THC Products)   THE KARDASHIANS (New Season Starts May 23rd Only On Hulu) 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

Gregg McBride steps Behind The Rope. Gregg stops by to chat about writing “Mommy Meanest” which premiered on Lifetime TV this past Saturday. Gregg talks about what it was like to write a movie that ended up starring the one and only Lisa Rinna. Gregg talks about working with Lisa, many people’s preconceived notions from her time on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, RHOBH and how Miss Rinna has once again reinvented herself as booked and busy post Bravo.  Of course, we talk Melrose Place, the potential Melrose reboot which is being shopped, Rinna on Melrose and much, much more.  As we like to say here BTVR, we mention it all.  @greggmcbride @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: QUINCE - quince.com/velvetrope (Get Free Shipping and 365 Day Returns on Elevated Luxury Without Paying Luxury Prices)  ASTEPRO - asteproallergy.com (Get Fast Acting Nasal Allergy Symptom Relief with Astepro. Discount Available on Website) BUBLY - bubly.com (Introducing Bubly Burst - Sparkling Water with an Extra Burst of Fruit Flavor, an Extra Burst of Fun. Purchase At a Store Near You)  INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  THE KARDASHIANS (New Season Starts May 23rd Only On Hulu) 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 The Traitors Season 3 prepares to film, we address the many rumors of who will be joining the cast separating fact from fiction in regards to Paris, Nicole, Teresa, Dorinda, Kenya and Jax as potential cast mates. Next we break down Paris & Nicole’s new unscripted show, Jax slams Lala, Scheana and the rest of the VPR cast, Jax and Brittany have more marital troubles, The Valley Season 2 is green lit and we prepare for tonight’s Part I of the VPR reunion. Over in the P, Gizelle kicks Mia and the newbies out of her GnA event as Karen befriends them. Finally, Dorit claps back at fans, sits down with Kyle, and reacts as PK storms out of meeting with Mauricio and off the RHOBH set. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard step Behind The Rope.  The Velvet Teddy Bear and the man who makes the Claymates swoon are in the house.  Fresh off their Masked Singer elim, Ruben and Clay are here to talk about that experience, reuniting on the Masked Stage, their recently completed joint tour and how it has been over twenty years since their appearance as winner and runner up on the singing show competition which changed the game, American Idol.  Clay and Ruben talk Paula, Simon and Randy, the current judges, who should replace Katy Perry, David Foster, reality TV and so very much more.  As we like to say, Clay and Ruben mention it all. @clayaiken @realrubenstuddard @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: QUINCE - quince.com/velvetrope (Get Free Shipping and 365 Day Returns on Elevated Luxury Without Paying Luxury Prices)  INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  ASTEPRO - asteproallergy.com (Get Fast Acting Nasal Allergy Symptom Relief with Astepro. Discount Available on Website) BUBLY - bubly.com (Introducing Bubly Burst - Sparkling Water with an Extra Burst of Fruit Flavor, an Extra Burst of Fun. Purchase At a Store Near You)  THE KARDASHIANS (New Season Starts May 23rd Only On Hulu) 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

Jackie Beard Robinson steps Behind The Rope.  Melissa Gorga’s Ex-Envy Partner that is. With RHONJ Season 14 having finally arrived, we felt today the perfect kick off to a season long who’s who in RHONJ land of past and present Garden State residents. Jackie fills us in on all that she has been up to since we last saw her on our Bravo TV’s during RHONJ Season Seven and the infamous “left in the middle of the night with all the clothes” narrative that Melissa, Bravo and many others created as a Season Eight RHONJ opener. There has been so much written about the ownership of Envy, the demise of this partnership and the golden days of RHONJ yesterday. Jackie is here today to clear the air, separate fact from fiction and detail the lawsuits she brought against Melissa Gorga, Andy Cohen, Production, Bravo and NBC.  Jackie spills the tea on what she knows about Joe and Melissa’s relationship, Teresa and Joe, Luis Ruelas and much more.  We talk Margaret, Dolores, Jackie, Jen, Danielle and Rachel and what is likely to happen once this season of RHONJ concludes with Teresa and Melissa not having uttered a word to each other. Jackie mentions it all regarding RHONJ past, present and future holding nothing back.   To Purchase Jackie’s Book, “Money, Lies and The Housewives”, click here: bit.ly/47uSu6d @jackiebeardrobinson @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: CROCS - crocs.com (20% Off Crocs’ New Brooklyn, Miami & Getaway Sandals with Code Sandals20) QUINCE - quince.com/velvetrope (Get Free Shipping and 365 Day Returns on Elevated Luxury Without Paying Luxury Prices)  ASTEPRO - asteproallergy.com (Get Fast Acting Nasal Allergy Symptom Relief with Astepro. Discount Available on Website) BUBLY - bubly.com (Introducing Bubly Burst - Sparkling Water with an Extra Burst of Fruit Flavor, an Extra Burst of Fun. Purchase At a Store Near You)  INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  THE KARDASHIANS (New Season Starts May 23rd Only On Hulu) 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