BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE

RHOSLC brought it once again in an episode that, if the whole season is like this, we are… sat. No offense to Lisa and Meredith who both seem to be having a hard season. Who knew Bronwyn had it in her? In RHOC news, Tamra is hurt over Emily and Heather’s recent comments about her. Eddie makes a rare appearance on RHOC. Gretchen has a new FU for Tamra. Speaking of Tamra, her and Scheana blame each...

Lisa Rinna turned down BravoCon, said no to being filmed by Bravo for Alexia Umansky’s wedding and more in a series of moves that proves that she is not only over her time on RHOBH, but you better believe she is gonna talk about it in a new book out early 2026.  Although Teresa has been preaching love, love, love in a series of “reconciliation” attempts with Joe and Melissa in order to save her hi...

Kyle and Sutton share a shocking update in their friendship but all is not necessarily as it seems. Calling Garcelle Beauvais. Erika Jayne appears desperate to settle her upcoming day in court with several marathon attempts to close this case once and for all. Bethenny Frankel relishes in her supermodel era… again! Bravo breaks its own rule in the hopes of giving us a great RHOA season. Aaron Phyp...

Lala reads Scheana for filth and offers some wise life advice even though she still loves her and F’s with her hard. Kyle leaves LA, but is it for good and why and where has Ms. Richards run off to? Karen Huger returns to RHOP in a big way with a season that seems to heavily include her even though she was in jail for most of it. Bravo continues to protect Dolores. Luann and Gizelle get accolades,...

With all of Teresa’s reconciliation talk over the past few weeks, one things is crystal clear, not only is she not returning to RHONJ, but she will not be getting a spin off as originally thought by many.  Tamra says she is going to quit the OC, again, but this time it comes in the form of an ultimatum to producers. Mike Shouhed settles assault lawsuit with ex Paulina. Terry Dubrow saves a life an...

Tamra and Scheana escalate their social media feud even more this week as their BravoCon smackdown rapidly approaches with less than a month and half to go. In other news, Teresa Giudice is told to shut the F up. Lala and Tom Schwartz grow closer, film The Valley and troll us all. Finally, Lindsay Hubbard gives Carl Radke another chance, In The City prepares to film and the Bravo audience prepares...

Gia Giudice is not happy about a few things. The Traitors’ Season 4 is rumored to be the most insane, mot dramatic of all with something so shocking that it has left Alan Cumming speechless. Speaking of The Traitors, Candiace Dillard has a huge bone to pick with one of her cast mates, chats about Karen Huger’s release from jail and has a new message for one Ms. Monique Samuels. Paige DeSorbo revea...

Patricia Altschul steps Behind The Rope.  The Matriarch, Grand Dame, Socialite Extraordinaire from Southern Charm is here to mention it all!! In true Patricia fashion, she does not hold back.  We deep dive all that is Southern Charm past, present and future.  Patricia reminisces on early seasons, cast mates past - good or bad a la Cameran, Naomie, T-Rav & Kathryn, who she would like back, who she...

Now that her book tour has wound down and her application for The Valley is still under serious consideration, Scheana has taken a moment out of her busy schedule to focus on what has probably been her ultimate goal all along, an audition for RHOC. Scheana has rage texted Teddi and Tamra over the Roofie lie claiming all roads lead back to Tamra for the origins of this she said / she said which has...

Real Housewives of Miami’s Lauren Foster Steps Behind The Rope. One of RHOM’s first official “Friends Of” before a “Friend Of” was even a thing.  Lauren talks the highs and lows of RHOM, current RHOM - Alexia, Marysol, Larsa, Adriana and legendary blasts from the past like Lea Black and Joanna Krupa. We also discuss Lauren’s favorite Bravo shows - RHOBH (new season coming soon!), RHONY (still?) an...

The past two weeks of RHOC have continued the tradition of this season of central storylines centering around dark, borderline illegal actions that happened over a decade ago. Yes, Gretchen and Tamra, we are looking at you. Gretchen, and Slade, claim Tamra slept with 98 Degrees hottie Jeff Timmons after recording a now leaked song with him in a studio one night in 2017. Tamra threatens a defamatio...

Jackie Goldschneider and Jen Fessler’s heated exchange from a few days ago has been leaked and it ain’t good news for one of them involved. Rumors, not nastiness, have arisen, again, from multiple sources that the return of the RHONY OG’s seems more likely to be a real thing than ever before.  Tamra Judge is likely to come out winning in many ways, despite her very tough RHOC season. Erin Lichy sp...

Teresa Giudice wants to reconcile with Joe and Melissa Gorga. Gia Giudice is in favor of this reconciliation. In this episode of The Twilight Zone, h$ll may hath frozen over. That, or Tre just wants back on “her” show, RHONJ, the one she specified over and over again she will be a part of til the bitter end. In other news, Andy Cohen discusses the future of RHONY as the returning cast members beco...

Dolores Catania is beyond shocked that Teresa Giudice is open to reconciling with The Gorgas. Get in line Switzerland. In other news, Andy Cohen never, ever wants to see Jen Shah again, but what about Monica Garcia? Bronwyn’s ex slams her as a fake fame who&e who will do anything for relevancy. RHOM is headed for a major cast shake up but who will be cut and who will be spared the axe. Mary Cosby...

Kempire steps back Behind The Rope.  Picking up right where we left off, Kempire discusses Luann’s recent claims that RHONJ is filming, addresses the fact that Teresa says it is not and breaks down the rumors, not nastiness, that production is still testing newbies with Marge, Dolo and Mel. Meanwhile, Teresa, and her TreHuggers, finally seem to be accepting Tre’s ill fated future. Speaking of test...

The next in a long line of new Bravo shows coming this year has landed. Melissa Gorga, Wendy Osefo, Emily Simpson and Angie K head to various towns in Wife Swap. Lala Kent is caught filming basically every scene of The Valley Season 3, Tom Schwartz has made appearances too and Scheana and Brock are still MIA despite Scheana’s promise that we will see her back on TV in 2026. Whitney Rose says her m...

Melissa Rivers is back for everyone’s fav Bravo / Pop Culture round up! As what Andy Cohen calls a phenomenal upcoming season of RHOBH wraps up filming, leaks from the streets of Beverly arise.  Rachel Zoe’s legacy follows her, good and bad. Other newbie Amanda Frances has already caused quite a stir on line. Then there is the whole cast trip which Kyle says is as insane as Amsterdam. Please do no...

Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umanksy’s daughter Alexia got married the other week in a lavish ceremony at Kyle’s house. The guest list included Lisa Rinna, Kathy Hilton, Nicky Hilton Rothschild, Erika Jayne, Sutton Stracke, Dorit Kemsley, Teddi Mellencamp and many more but one name was notably absent. Kim Richards. Teresa Giudice has just come out explaining how and why she has learned her lesson an...

Alaska steps Behind The Rope. Alaska is here to mention it all. Alaska talks Drag Race, Ru, the judges and more. As is always the case Behind The Velvet Rope, the convo quickly turns to all things Housewives and Alaska leaves no stone unturned from the past. Alaska talks Aviva Dresher, Camille Grammer, RHONY, joining Housewives, rabid Housewives and Reality TV fans and more. Speaking of Bravo, Ala...

Melissa Gorga has officially responded to Teresa’s claim that she is open to reconciling with her and Joe Gorga.  Andy Cohen names his most iconic housewives and details what the hardest part of his job is. The Miami reunion has finally filmed with explosive bombshells according to Alexia and some fashion we just had to break down. All this and, way to bury the lead, The Real Housewives of Salt La...

Andy Cohen shares updates on the future of RHONJ and all may not be quite as seems. Luann says RHONJ is filming filming, as in not test filming, without Teresa. Teddi Mellencamp slams anyone and everyone in defense of her BFF Tamra. More potential cast leaks are exposed regarding the return of RHONY but does anyone, anywhere care? Dancing With The Stars returns. Charlie Sheen bears all. Last, but...

Kelly Dodd recently confirmed that her BFF, to use the term very loosely, is fired from RHONJ and will not be returning for Season 15.  Teresa Giudice has responded to Ms. Dodd in a series of interviews and she does not appear to be pleased at all! Speaking of not being pleased, the RHOC cast seems to be rethinking the future of the show and are having some regrets with how they have treated one M...

RHOBH has just wrapped its season and an expected drop date of December 2025 is anticipated. Rumors, and nastiness, of a Dorit and Erika break up surface, rumblings of an intense cast trip arise and newbies Rachel Zoe and Amanda Frances try to gain their bearings amongst our fav group of diamond holders. As Rachel and Amanda enter, Teresa Giudice exits. This week, Teresa seemingly begs for her RHO...

Kempire steps Behind The Rope.  Kempire is here for a full State of the Union on the status of all the Housewives Franchises and future of Bravo.  First up, Kempire talks the infiltration of bloggers this season on RHOC, the absence of Katie this second half of the season, the shocking upcoming season finale, Katie’s future and the many fake RHOC casting rumors around next season’s 20.  With RHOSL...

RHOC’s second half of the season has swapped Katie for Gretchen as Tamra apologizes, Gretchen blames Tamra for everything and the whole cast promises - in their words - one dark, evil, confusing, awkward, uncomfortable finale which has left the group fractured, shocked and uncertain about what happens next.  Teresa makes claims, statements and moves in a desire to return to Housewives on RHOM, RHO...