BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE

Bling Empire’s Andrew Gray steps back Behind The Rope. Bling Empire, one of the best reality shows, well, ever. Andrew chats about how he got involved with Netflix’s break out 2021 hit show about a group of very wealthy, and we mean very very wealthy, “friends” living in Los Angeles and what filming was like. Andrew is very forthcoming about his “role” as the shows “villain” (his words, not ours),...

RHONJ is not back on the air yet but the drama is running hot, hawt, h-o-t.  Rumors swirl this week as Bloggers reveal Teresa Giudice was allegedly offered a spin off, turned it down for various reasons which we discuss and has all sorts of other plans, along with Louie, to destroy Messy G, John Fuda and, well, anyone else who apparently gets in her way. In other RHONJ news, Messy G opens - finall...

So many Housewife franchises, so little time. After Kathy Hilton’s reunion cameo with rumors swirling about her RHOBH return, we break down what a unified Kyle and Kathy season would look like, discuss possible targets such as Sutton and Dorit and explain when we can realistically expect to hear the full cast announced. The RHOP reunion looks have dropped. We break those down and deep dive the nec...

Tom Schwartz and Scheana Shay’s kiss is finally revealed on VPR.  We break down the kiss, the likelihood that it really happened, the chain of events that it set off in the VanderUniverse and LVP and Ken Todd’s thoughts on it.  Ariana & Tom’s real estate saga continues as he ups his offer to buy her out, she buys a new home and Mauricio weighs in.  Finally, we discuss Katie Maloney and Max Boyens’...

Patricia Field steps Behind The Rope.  Fashion Icon and Legend, Pat Field, that is. Patricia stops by to chat the full anthology of her epic career from her early days as the legendary owner of the Patricia Field boutique on 8th Street in New York City to her current digs on East Broadway. Pat talks the many celebs who have shopped at her iconic store and/or who she has dressed throughout the year...

Candiace Dillard says “see ya later” to The Real Housewives of Potomac. With so many rumors swirling around regarding Candiace’s exit, we separate fact from fiction, analyze whether she resigned on her own or was terminated, explain why this was or was not a smart power move and discuss what is next for our fav CandyGal and RHOP.  We discuss the rumors that Robyn has been fired, what it means when...

The RHONJ Trailer has dropped. Today, we break down the trailer, scene by scene and share the good news and the not so good news.  Teresa and Luis’ marriage problems, Marge’s claim that Jackie is now Judas, The Fessler, Cabral vs Aydin, plus an entire season of Teresa and Melissa that we have to sit through, we deep dive it all and share our hot takes.  Another week, another episode of Vanderpump...

Erin Lichy steps Behind The Rope.  Erin is here to chat all about her RHONY experience, highs and lows from Season Fourteen, cast mates Jenna, Brynn, Jessel, Erin, Ubah, Sai, unresolved issues from the reunion, what we can expect for Season Fifteen and when can we realistically expect an announcement on RHONY Season Fifteen.  Erin talks about the original RHONY OGs, reacts to the rumors that surfa...

Annemarie Wiley is out. RIP to yet another one season wonder in the housewives world. We break down Annemarie’s statement, analyze the mistakes that were made, discuss what was edited out and why this decision seemed inevitable. With Annmarie out, we break down all the rumors - and nastiness, thank you Meredith Marks - that have been circulating on line about Camille, Denise, Eileen Davidson, Lisa...

Bling Empire’s Andrew Gray steps Behind The Rope. Bling Empire, one of the best reality shows, well, ever. Andrew chats about how he got involved with Netflix’s break out 2021 hit show about a group of very wealthy, and we mean very very wealthy, “friends” living in Los Angeles and what filming was like. Andrew is very forthcoming about his “role” as the shows “villain” (his words, not ours), when...

The RHONJ Trailer has dropped a few weeks ago and now with RHOBH finally over, we can react and share all our thoughts on what we saw. There is some good news, some bad news and some very fake news. Marge The Sarge’s marriage troubles, Tre and Luis marriage troubles, the Messler, Jackie “Judas” Goldschneider, an Aydin and Cabral smack down and oh, so very much more. We are riled up today and hold...

Paris Hilton slams uncle Mo as Rick Hilton and Mauricio continue to fight conveniently as Buying Beverly Hills premieres on Netflix. Erika Jayne contemplates her next move, shares a message for her RHOBH cast mates and continues to have fun with her trainer. Kathy Hilton is slammed, contemplated returning to RHOBH and laughs off all the recent on line rumors surrounding her power in Bev Hills.  Ru...

Jax Taylor returns to Vanderpump Rules, spins off The Valley, films a fake AF scene with Sandoval and is apparently having marriage troubles with Britney.  Lisa Vanderpump weighs in, James could not be happier, Katie shuts down Tom Sandoval and Kristen Doute is faced with tough life choices. Meanwhile Andy Cohen calls Lala Kent the voice of reason this season, Ariana eviscerates Lala at the VPR re...

Chef Stu steps Behind The Rope.  Chef Stu is here to, as we say, mention it all.  Stu talks being cast as one of the original 5 Queer Eye guys, what it was like to be replaced, last min, by Antoni Porowski and the dark days that followed thereafter. Stu also reveals new info that he just discovered regarding the true reason for the last minute change. We are all ears.  Of course, we bring up the N...

With the premiere of Buying Beverly Hills arriving later this week, Mauricio is doing a lot of talking about how we will see more of the dissolution of his marriage to Kyle on BBH than we saw this entire past season of RHOBH. Yes, Kyle it is our fu$king business but is this actually true or just another ploy to get the masses to tune in? Mo also claps back at Paris Hilton, discusses Kyle and Morga...

Mindy Cohn steps Behind The Rope.  Mindy is here to chat about the full anthology of her career none the least of which was her breakout, if not most well known, role as Natalie Green on The Facts of Life.  Mindy talks about Facts past and present and breaks down whether there can realistically ever be a reboot with all 4 original actresses. Of course, Mindy is here to also talk about her new role...

Barbara Kavovit steps back Behind The Rope. RHONY’s Barbara K. that is. Barb is here to chat about all that she has been up to since we last saw her on our RHONY screens.  Barb talks highs and lows from her time on RHONY and about running into once friend Luann de Lesseps at Jill Zarin’s party in The Hamptons, the result of that run in and what happens now. Having tons of experience with labor uni...

Now that we have had a moment to sit back and reflect, hey its been four whole days, on the RHOBH reunion, we would like to reiterate what a nothing burgher it was. We break down Kyle’s, “It’s none of your fu$king business” statement regarding the end of her marriage to Mo, explain the real reasons Kathy was there, weighs in on the public’s outrage with Kyle, Erika and Kathy and look ahead to what...

Jo De La Rosa, one of the OGs of the OC, steps Behind The Rope. Let us start at the beginning of it all, Season One, Episode One of The Real Housewives of Orange Country. Jo explains how she got cast in the freshman installment of the juggernaut franchise. The answer is not at all what you would expect. We talk about what filming was like for Jo, considering she had nothing to compare it to with T...

The RHOBH nothing burger Reunion Part 3 has come and gone.  We break down our feelings on it all, chat about Kyle’s sexual awakening that is happening before our very eyes and how, next season, when Kyle returns, despite her recent claims, we never need to hear about her and Mauricio’s problems again.  We discuss the return of Kathy Hilton, the LVP and Rinna of it all, the truth behind Sutton and...

Rachel Leviss lawsuit against Tom and Ariana moves on as rumors surface that she is getting ready to sue Bravo and many parent companies soon. We break down those rumors, discuss her possible legal claims and likelihood of success in any of these suits. Moving on, Bethenny’s ReWives has closed shop with her claiming she is the problem, too toxic for her own self but, alas, we offer another theory...

Scheana Shay continues to be caught between a Tom and an Ariana as she works out her feelings missing her friend Sandy while trying to stay loyal to Miss Ariana all whilst getting advice from Mother herself, LVP.  Another week, another episode of Vanderpump Rules. We break it all down - Ariana’s last $2k, Lala’s pregnancy, Dancing With The Stars, tears, boys night out, Ally the Astrologer, Schwart...

Countess Luann de Lesseps is back.  Hot in the middle of her new “Marry F Kill!” Cabaret Tour, the Countess stops by to mention it all.  Luann chats about the now completed RHONY Legacy, the rumors that there is going to be a mixed OG / Newbie cast when RHONY Season 15 is announced, Erin Lichy’s recent claims of the cast next season, a steamy WWHL appearance with Southern Hospitality’s Joe Bradley...

Alexis Bellino and John Janssen have a strong message for Shannon Beador that they would like to share. We break down this message, their relationship and the claims that they will be engaged soon. Vicki Gunvalson has a new message for Tamra Judge and Shannon Beador is rumored to have freaked out at John and Alexis’ red carpet debut this past weekend causing a fit of rage and alleged drinking. Mea...

Sarah Wayne Callies and Paul Adelstein step Behind The Rope. Prison Break’s Sarah and Paul that is.  Sarah and Paul chat about their time on this iconic, first of its kind, trailblazer show - storylines, cast mates, highs and lows, terminations and rehires, Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell, reboots, the likelihood of another incarnation with the original cast members and how all of the aforeme...