<p>Ladies of London’s Marissa Hermer steps Behind the Rope.&nbsp;Now living in Southern California, Marissa is here to tell it all.&nbsp;Marissa has stepped up to the plate to help feed her local hospital and medial workers who are working tirelessly during the crisis the world has been facing.&nbsp;This is nothing new for Marissa. She is used to feeding her community through the two restaurants she owns with her husband, The Draycott and Olivetta.&nbsp;She is not a stay at home and watch type of person so when her restaurants were temporarily closed due to Covid regulations, Marissa decided to dedicate her time by delivering food made in those restaurants, in her own car, to hospitals in need.&nbsp;This desire to help has turned into an official “You Give. We Cook. They Eat.” GoFundMe Program which is alive and thriving. Thank you Marissa.&nbsp;In other news, so just how did a good 'ole Southern California girl end up in the UK and on our Bravo TV screens in the hit show Ladies of London?&nbsp;After college, Marissa wanted to live in every different city that she could so she went to London planning to travel aound Europe.&nbsp;She ended up getting a job in the UK in PR and eventually met her husband through work.&nbsp;They married and opened a string of successful restaurants and nightclubs in London and throughout the UK. Flash forward and one day Bravo came knocking.&nbsp;Marissa explains how the show was originally not supposed to be a “housewives” type drama show (well that didn't work out too well now did it) but was supposed to be an entirely differently show regarding Americans assimilating into London life.&nbsp;Marissa explains her reservations in joining the show, the challenges of filming, reality versus real tv, and her reaction to what a huge cult classic Ladies of London is in BravoVerse.&nbsp;Of course, we discuss her cast mates The Carolines Stanbury and Fleming, The Juliets Angus and Montagu, Sophie, Caprice, Noelle, and Adela and the status of her relationships with each today.&nbsp;Finally, living right near Beverly Hills, we had to ask about her friendships and run ins with those other SoCal women we love so much, The Lisas Vanderpump and Rinna, Kyle, Teddy and so on and whether she would ever join RHOBH.&nbsp;.&nbsp;Finally, we discuss the possibility of a Ladies Of London reunion and Marissa’s potential interest in such an event!</p><br><p><br></p><p>@marissahermer</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><p>@olivetta</p><p>@the_draycott</p><p>@mavericksnacks</p><br><p><br></p><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Brought to you by Better HELP <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><br><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Frankie Jr steps Behind The Rope. Yes, THAT Frank Catania. Son of the one and only Miss Dolores Catania from The Real Housewives of New Jersey.&nbsp;Welcome man.&nbsp;Home from Sacred Heart University for the weekend, Frankie is here to chat about it all. Ever wonder what it is like to be the child of one of The Housewives that we love so much? Well Frankie lets us in on that little secret. We discuss how Dolores originally got involved in filming and what it was like to all of a sudden, as a teenager, have cameras in his house filming his, his Mom’s, and Family’s every move.&nbsp;Frankie also discusses what it was like once the show came out and he was deemed “fan favorite” - how people at school reacted and what it was like when he went away to college being Dolores Catania’s son from RHONJ. Speaking of college, Frankie talks about his love of finance and how he plans to be “The Wolf of Wall Street” and take over the world once he graduates later this year.&nbsp;We discuss all the RHONJ drama that Frankie has been witness to the past several seasons, first hand, while filming, and discuss some of the more shocking moments that have occurred over the years.&nbsp;On a larger note, Frankie breaks down why he thinks the rest of the world is, for lack of better words, obsessed, intrigued, and mesmerized by New Jersey and why he thinks shows like Jersey Shore and RHONJ are so successful with viewers.&nbsp;He also discusses some of the misperceptions people have about the State of New Jersey based on some of these TV shows and is here to clear those stereotypes up.&nbsp;Of course we discuss the picture that went viral of him and Gia Giudice at The Prom, the current status of their relationship, whether one day he may call Teresa his mother in law and answer the one question on everyone’s mind, just what is Frankie’s type of woman.&nbsp;Tune in now to hear all this “Fan Fav” has to say.</p><br><p><br></p><p>@frank.catania</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Brought to you by Better HELP <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><br><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Chaz Dean steps back Behind The Rope.&nbsp;For everyone who has not heard our Part I sit down with Chaz, it aired February 8th, 2021. We chat about his friends and clients - RHOBH’s Lisa Rinna and Lisa Vanderpump and Nicolette Sheridan. What happened that one time Nicolette walked into his salon while Rinna was in his chair? What about the stories he heard back in the hey day of 90210 when he worked on Shannen Doherty, Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth? Feel free to check that out.&nbsp;Today, Chaz is here to talk more about the 90210 kids, his booming hair care empire, WEN products and, Flipping Out.&nbsp;Chaz chats with us about where and how he first met Jeff Lewis.&nbsp;He discusses how he first hired Jeff to help design his multitude of hair “bungalows” as seen on the hit Bravo show “Flipping Out”.&nbsp;Speaking of "Flipping Out”, Chaz explains how he went from client, to client and friend, to being convinced to star alongside Jeff Lewis in many seasons of “Flipping Out” as Jeff helped design many Salons for Chaz in his hair care empire over the years.&nbsp;Chaz opens up about what filming a reality show for Bravo was really like.&nbsp;Chaz also opens up about some of Jeff’s other employees, Gage Edward and Jenni Pulos.&nbsp;Chaz weighs in on the demise of the many year friendship between Jenni and Jeff and predicts whether the two will ever reconcile.&nbsp;Chaz also explains his current working relationship, and friendship with Gage Edward - how and why that came about.&nbsp;Finally, Chaz explains why he and Jeff are no longer speaking - how they got here, his message to Jeff and what he thinks the future holds.&nbsp;Finally, Chaz chats with us about Reality TV and whether he himself would ever want a show based around his life and hair care empire.&nbsp;Tune in now as our chat with Chaz Dean comes to a conclusion.</p><br><p>@chazdean</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p>Bonus Episodes Available at - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Brought to you by Better HELP <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Merch Available at - <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>The Real Housewives of D.C.’s Mary Amons steps back Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Mary is watching this season of The Real Housewives of Dallas.&nbsp;Yes RHODC is watching RHOD.&nbsp;Mary and David are also real life friends with many of the RHOD such as Jen Davis, D’Andra Simmons, and LeeAnne Locken.&nbsp;Mary and David talk about these friendships and what these women are like in real life when the cameras are not rolling. They also talk about what happens when you are friends with both LeeAnne and D’Andra, two Housewives who notoriously don’t get along.&nbsp;What happens if they both wanna hang and grab drinks the same night?&nbsp;Who do you choose? Mary also chats about this season of RHOD sharing her opinions on other newcomer Tiffany Moon, how important is it to eat chicken feet, how well Bravo dealt with Brandi Redmond’s "racially incentive”, for lack of a better word, viral video, and just how the franchise is holding up with the absence of OG LeeAnne Locken.&nbsp;Speaking of LeeAnne, Mary and David chat about whether Bravo did the right thing in letting LeeAnne go and is there a double standard considering other Bravo cast members still have a job.&nbsp;Of course, David didn’t let Mary go without hearing the RHODC gossip update.&nbsp;Mary fills us in on all the off camera drama and updates going on in her life as well as in the lives of Lynda Erkiletian, Cat Ommanney, Staci Turner and last, but certainly not least, Michaele Salahi Schon.&nbsp;Mary gives us her thoughts about the too soon end to RHODC, Andy Cohen’s recent tweets with Meghan McCain about a desired RHODC reboot, and, in today’s political climate, what would that even look like. Finally, Mary updates us on what she is up to these days which includes a look at her brand new Blog Hippy Chica!!! Feel free to check it out!</p><br><p>@maryamons</p><p>@hippychicaofficial</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Brought to you by Better HELP <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Gallery Girls. One of the gone, but definitely not forgotten classic Bravo TV shows. Jordan Ross from the infamous Don Gunvalson and Lee Radziwill Twitter Accounts has completed his homework assignment, to rewatch the entire one Gallery Girls season and stop by to help us break - it - all - down. August 13, 2012. That was the day this gem of a Bravo show came into our lives allowing us to follow the lives of seven ambitious young women in NYC trying to make it in the cut throat every changing art world. We analyze what unfolds, over the eight short lived episodes, between all our favorite art connoisseurs. Those art connoisseurs being Chantal, Angela, Amy, Claudia, Kerri, Liz and Maggie - no last names needed! We address the best and worst parts of Gallery Girls, the critics reactions, the public’s reaction and why this show ultimately got cancelled and only lasted one all too short season. Of course, we have done our research and have left no stone unturned to bring you a “Where Are They Now” like you have never heard before. Feeling nostalgic? Tune in now. We also deep dive into the Erika and Tom Divorce Drama and the RHOSLC and RHOC&nbsp;Seasons that just past!</p><br><p>Full Chat can be heard at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/45467655" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/posts/45467655</strong></a></p><br><p>@jordanrossmeyers</p><br><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><br><p>@davidyontef</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>The Real Housewives of Dallas’ Jennifer Davis steps Behind The Rope for her first ever sit down chat interview regarding her involvement in The Real Housewives.&nbsp;Who is RHOD’s Jennifer Davis? By the end of this episode you will be able to answer that question.&nbsp;After a little chat with Jennifer about her Dallas heritage (born and raised), her stint as a Model (living in NYC at a young age with Eileen Ford), and career in Real Estate (it’s the family biz), we get into what y’all wanna talk about, The Real Housewives of Dallas.&nbsp;We chat with Jennifer about how she came to know this group of women and was ultimately cast on the show.&nbsp;Of course knowing this group of women has to do, in part, with her long time friendship with Kameron Westcott.&nbsp;After breaking down that friendship, we get all of her first impressions of and current opinions on her fellow RHOD cast mates D’Andra Simmons, Kary Brittingham, Brandi Redmond, Stephanie Hollman and Tiffany Moon.&nbsp;Jennifer opens up about going through a very public divorce shortly after being cast, how one adjusts to life in the public eye, and the rumors that her divorce and lack of participation from her then husband effected her “Full Time” status as a Housewife.&nbsp;We chat with Jennifer about some of the highlights of this RHOD season so far and discuss what we can expect the rest of the season.&nbsp;We discuss whether Jen knows RHOD OG&nbsp;LeeAnne Locken - her relationship with her and thoughts on last season, LeeAnne’s exit from the show and how she feels this season is different in the absence of LeeAnne. Jen chats about her Watch What Happens Live dream and the Boss Man himself, Mr. Andrew Cohen.&nbsp;Finally, being a Real Estate Powerhouse, we had to delve deep into those classic Real Estate shows with Jen - Million Dollar Listings LA and NYC as well as Selling Sunset (Season 4 coming soon. Whoo Hoo!).</p><br><p>@jendavis</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davdiyontef</p><br><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Brought to you by Mint Mobile <a href="https://www.mintmobile.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.mintmobile.com/velvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Brought to you by Better HELP <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Floribama Shore’s Aimee Hall steps Behind The Rope. Season Four. How did we get here? Aimee is here to help us make sense of it all and take us on her journey from small town girl, growing up in a city the population of which was 200 in its entirety, to the stars of one of MTV’s most popular reality shows in history.&nbsp;We chat with Aimee about all of her cast mates discussing the good, the bad, the other - Nilsa, Gus, Kirk, Jeremiah, Candace and Codi.&nbsp;Aimee sheds light on the current season tension between Jeremiah and Gus, answers the ever present “will they” or “won’t they” between Nilsa and Gus, discusses what a now pregnant Nilsa is really like, teases what we can expect to see in the upcoming weeks on Floribama Shore, and explains just how different Season Four will be from the rest.&nbsp;On another note, we couldn’t help but ask Amy about that other amazing, brilliant, equally as fun MTV show, Jersey Shore, discussing the obvious comparisons with Floribama Shore’s Northern Sister, who she has met from that cast and who her favorites are.&nbsp;Speaking of meeting people in the public eye, Aimee discusses her two time VMA’s experience, and some of her favs in attendance, Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift.&nbsp;Of course, Aimee informed us that even though this chat was conducted on a Monday at 9am, she was about to start her Momosas for the day.&nbsp;We would expect nothing less from any self respecting Floribama Shore cast member.&nbsp;Bottoms Up. &nbsp;</p><br><p>@aimeeelizabethhall</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Brought to you by Mint Mobile <a href="https://www.mintmobile.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.mintmobile.com/velvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Brought to you by Better HELP <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Married to Medicine’s newest resident, Anila Sajja, steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;The wife of an oculofacial plastic surgeon, okay let us break that down, Anila is here to chat about all things Season Eight of Married to Medicine.&nbsp;Anila chats about how she originally got involved with the show, the reality of the experience versus what she expected the process of filming a reality show to be, and how the experience has changed her as a person.&nbsp;Yea, sometimes we go deep here Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Of course, we chat with her about her first impressions of, biggest dramas with, and current status of her relationships with all of our favorite Doctors and Doctors’ Wives - Dr. Jackie, Dr. Simone,&nbsp;Toya, Dr. Heavenly, and Dr. Contessa. Of course, we nudge Anila to&nbsp;spill some tea about the remainder of the current M2M season, what we can expect, and what drama is a&nbsp;comin’ our way.&nbsp;We also chat about the absence of series creator and one of the former Executive Producers, Mariah Huq, discussing the fans’ outcry and the pressure, or lack thereof, of replacing a fan favorite. Anila opens up about the importance of representation on television and what it meant to join an already established cast as the only Indian American on M2M.&nbsp;Being an ATL resident, we had to ask about which Real Housewives of Atlanta she knows and what does she&nbsp;think of our favorite peach holders. </p><br><p>@anilasajja</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef&nbsp;</p><br><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Brought to you by Mint Mobile <a href="https://www.mintmobile.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.mintmobile.com/velvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Brought to you by Better HELP <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Koa Johnson steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;If that name sounds familiar to you it is because he is the designer that The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’s Jen Shah was seen berating in the now leaked viral video mere days ago.&nbsp;Koa starts at the beginning explaining how, where, when, and why he came to work for RHOSLC’s Jen Shah.&nbsp;Koa details what their working relationship was like as designer and official Shah Squad member which, if you have seen the video, you know was not all that pleasant.&nbsp;Speaking of the viral video, Koa chats about when it was taken, what caused Jen Shah to lose her sh&amp;t, who else was in the room and, whether this type of behavior was a common occurrence, and just who does he think leaked the video to the media.&nbsp;Koa explains the circumstances surrounding the end of his employment with Jen, why he never spoke out about their working relationship before, the long term effects their time together has had on him, what he would like to say to Jen and his recommendations to Bravo and her fellow RHOSLC cast members going forward in regards to Jen.&nbsp;Finally, we chat with about Koa about his design aesthetic, his own personal style and inspirations, his best and worst dressed RHOSLC Housewife, his best and worst dressed other franchises Housewife and what his plans are now that he is no longer a member of The Shah Squad.</p><br><p><br></p><p>FULL INTERVIEW CAN BE HEARD:</p><br><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/48518018" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/posts/48518018</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>@designerkojo</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Connor Saeli from Season 15 of The Bachelorette and Season Six of Bachelor of Paradise steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Bachelor Nation rejoice.&nbsp;Connor chats about his time on both The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise - the good, the bad, the other.&nbsp;We chat about Bachelorette Hannah Brown, what it was like to get so close and not be chosen, quitting Paradise, and fellow Bachelorette contestant and “fan fav” Tyler Cameron.&nbsp;Connor and David also chat about how likely is it to really find love on national TV, Connor’s own love life, and the effect the Bachelorette had on that very love life.&nbsp;Of course, we discuss the current season of The Bachelor and give a full report of how we think our current heartthrob Matt James has done.&nbsp;Speaking of the current season of the ABC powerhouse reality show that does not seem to be slowing down anytime soon, we discuss Matt James’ remaining dating pool, Queen Victoria - was she for real or just looking for Instagram followers, the drama and underlying themes of bullying surrounding this season, Rachael Kirkconell's “racially insensitive past”, Matt’s statement in response to that “past”, the likelihood of Katie as the next Bachelorette and just who do we think will be asked to accept that fateful final rose.&nbsp;Finally, we chat with Connor about his Bromance with roommate Mike Johnson, what each of their type’s is and try to get as much info on Mike’s “relationship” with Demi Lovato as we possibly can.&nbsp;Tune in now.</p><br><p>@consaelaway</p><p>@saelwellness</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p>Brought to you by&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fiverr.com/business" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>http://www.fiverr.com/business</strong></a>&nbsp;(use code&nbsp;VELVET)</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Below Deck Sailing Yacht’s Chef Natasha De Bourg steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;After a brief chat with Chef Natasha about her life before Bravo, a difficult childhood and troubled marriage, and Michelin-star restaurant (now ranked number one in the world) that she worked in, we get into what ya all wanna talk about, this current season of Below Deck Sailing Yacht.&nbsp;Natasha chats with us about how she was cast, what filming was like, and how she is handling watching herself each week on the TV as the show airs.&nbsp;Natasha is more than game to answer our rapid fire questions about all of her cast mates including seasoned Bravo vet Captain Glenn.&nbsp;Speaking of her cast mates, there seems to be something brewing in the coming weeks with Chief Stew Daisy Kelliher which we had to, and were more than eager, to ask Natasha about.&nbsp;Coming off a season of probably the best chef in Below Deck history, we chatted with Natasha about Chef Rachel - where they met and became friends -, other past Below Deck Chefs, and whether she felt pressure to fill Rachel’s shoes.&nbsp;Natasha explained the similarities and differences between being a cast member on Below Deck Sailing Yacht and a “real life” charter, pet peeves of colleagues as well as charter guests, who she would replace of her current season’s cast mates, the best and worst thing about the Bravo experience, any regrets she had, how it changed her as a person and last, but certainly not least, how she wants to be remembered from this season of Below Deck Sailing Yacht.&nbsp;Of course having Chef Natasha at our disposal, we chat about food - the best restaurants in the world, what foods are overrated, what foods are underrated, any food pet peeves she has, and how easy is she to go to dinner with when someone else is cooking.&nbsp;Yup, we cover it all!</p><br><p>@living_vicarioulsy_through_me</p><p>@behindvelvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Brought to you by&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fiverr.com/business" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>http://www.fiverr.com/business</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>(use code&nbsp;VELVET)</p><br><p><br></p><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Blake Horstmann steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Bachelorette runner-up (Becca Kufrin’s season) and Bachelor in Paradise star, that is, Blake Horstmann.&nbsp;Blake stops by to discuss his experience within the Bachelor franchise.&nbsp;He chats about what it was like to be cast, film, the other guys in the house, and ultimately be rejected and not receive the final rose or a chance to propose to the then girl of his dreams.&nbsp;On a more serious note, Blake opens up about the mental health “issues” he faced as a result of the on-line bullying and hate he received after Paradise and just how bad things got.&nbsp;Fear not, Blake bounced back.&nbsp;Blake shares stories from his current dating life, what type of woman is his type and who “famous” has slid into his DMs.&nbsp;Of course, we took this opportunity to chat with Blake about all things current, and boy oh boy there is a lot going on in Bachelor Nation these days. We grade Matt James on how he did as The Bachelor, talk about Queen Victoria, discuss the “bullying” we have seen this past season amongst the women vying for Matt’s heart (Blake knows a thing or two about bullying), chat about which eliminations were the most shocking, the rumor of Katie as the next Bachelorette and who we think will receive the final rose, Rachael Kirkconnell, and if there will be a marriage proposal accompanying that rose.&nbsp;On that note, we address Rachael’s past “alleged racial” actions and social media posts, Bachelor Nation’s response to those actions and posts, Chris Harrison’s chat with Rachel Lindsay which caused him to “step aside” from his role as host within Bachelor Nation, whether Chris should have stepped aside, the public’s reaction to Chris’ statement and, now, cancellation, the involvement and responsibility of ABC, whether Chris will ever and should ever be back and, if not, looking ahead to the future.&nbsp;Like we said, there is a lot going on these days in Bachelor World and Bachelorette runner up and fan fav Blake Horstmann is here to help us make sense of it all. Let us not forget he himself has his own stellar Bachelor Nation Podcast, "Behind The Rose" - check it out.</p><br><p>@balockaye.h</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Brought to you by&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fiverr.com/business" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>http://www.fiverr.com/business</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>(use code&nbsp;VELVET)</p><br><p><br></p><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Janice Dickinson steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Let me repeat that.&nbsp;Janice Dickinson.&nbsp;Icon.&nbsp;Living Legend in the Flesh.&nbsp;The World’s First Supermodel.&nbsp;The Simon Cowell of America’s Next Top Model.&nbsp;Reality TV veteran from before reality TV was reality TV a la Oxygen’s “The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency”.&nbsp;In true Janice fashion, she - DOES - NOT - HOLD - BACK!&nbsp;Of course, we begin with a chat about Janice’s early career where we talk about her then Supermodel colleagues Cindy Crawford, Elle Macpherson, Linda Evangelista, Kate Moss and last, but certainly not least, Tyra Banks and the many men in her life for a moment, a moment plus, or what could have been a moment, Mick Jagger, Sylvester Stallone, Simon Le Bon.&nbsp;Speaking of Tyra Banks, Janice was front and center for the first many cycles of the juggernaut hit “America's Next Top Model” as the most outspoken judge.&nbsp;Notoriously anti-plus size model, Janice has never shied away from controversy or speaking her mind.&nbsp;Janice opens up about how she clashed with Tyra, discusses Tyra’s notoriously bad on set behavior and is kind enough, we asked, ok begged, to reveal secrets from behind the scenes of filming.&nbsp;As often happens here Behind The Rope, all roads lead to Housewives or, in this case, Housewives offspring and Kardashians.&nbsp;Janice shares her opinions on the current modeling industry and models like Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Delilah Belle Hamlin, Bella Hadid, Amelia Gray Hamlin, Hailey Baldwin and Kaia Gerber - how do they compare to the Icons of yesteryear and have they earned, or instead bought, their way in with money and / or a famous last name.&nbsp;We also address the current “influencer”, for lack of a better word, culture and how anyone with abs and a great pair of t*ts can be insta-famous.&nbsp;While we had Janice, and lucky we are to have been graced by the presence of royalty, we had to ask about her current relationship with Tyra and if she feels differently all these years later.&nbsp;We also pay homage to all, and we mean all, those other Reality TV shows she has been a part of: Botched!, Celebrity Big Brother, I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew and The Surreal Life.&nbsp;Did we mention the whole reason Janice was here was thanks to her good friends, literary agent Alan Nevins and celebrity chef Joey Santos.&nbsp;Not only do these guys know Janice well, they know everyone, and we mean everyone, in Hollywood and are talking about it on their stellar new Podcast aptly titled, “Two Guys From Hollywood”.&nbsp;On their Pod, they don’t dish, they serve. Literally, they serve food and drinks (thank you Joey) to their guests each week while they unpack never before heard tidbits from some of the entertainment business finest including, but not limited to, our BFFs from across the river Margaret Josephs and Dolores Catania and, well, yours truly (yup Behind The Velvet Rope appeared last week! - feel free to check it out).&nbsp;Thanks boys for all, especially for delivering Icon in the Flesh Miss Janice Dickinson Behind The Rope. Oh, and the best part of this foursome? We are just getting started.&nbsp;Part II coming soon!</p><br><p>@janicedickinson</p><p>@rltagency</p><p>@jojoboy13</p><p>@twoguysfromhollywood</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Brought to you by HelloFresh &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.HelloFresh.com/12velvet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.HelloFresh.com/12velvet</strong></a><a href="https://www.HelloFresh.com/12velvet " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;</a> (Use code 12velvet for 12 FREE Meals, including free shipping)</p><br><p><br></p><p>Brought to you by Better HELP <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>The Real Housewives of Dallas’ D’Andra Simmons steps Behind The Rope.&nbsp;Checking in from her home office, D'Andra is here to tell it all. D’Andra starts with the obvious - how she is feeling since the world heard via viral media that she had Covid and was in the Hospital.&nbsp;Once we chat about that and which Housewives and Bravolebrities she heard from during this scary time, we get into what everyone wants to chat about.&nbsp;This current season of RHOD.&nbsp;This current season, of course, includes a full discussion of cast mates Stephanie Hollman, Brandi Redmond, Kary Brittingham and Kameron Westcott.&nbsp;D’Andra explains who she thinks is having a hard season, who always gets by easy, how the season is going for her and what the status of each of these relationships is like today.&nbsp;We also chat about newbies Tiffany Moon and Jennifer Davis Long.&nbsp;D’Andra opens up about how and why she recommended Tiffany Moon and discusses the importance of minority representation on television.&nbsp;D’Andra discusses why Tiffany is a great addition to the cast and, on that note, what it takes to make a great housewife, the appeal of housewives in general and why people keep tuning in every week.&nbsp;We, once and for all, get a clear answer on what it means and takes to be a "society woman" in Dallas and just how important is a last name like Simmons in the Cowboy State.&nbsp;We also chat about Mama D, why America is so intrigued by their mother daughter relationship.&nbsp;D’Andra discusses who she knew before the show, the challenges of filming any reality show and the power of the edit. D'Andra discusses the allure of fame and who from RHOD she thinks is the most changed by the show.&nbsp;Of course, we get into the one thing missing from this current season of RHOD, LeeAnne Locken.&nbsp;D’Andra discusses how the show is doing without LeeAnne, how the women reacted to her departure, and how and why her departure has left its mark on this current season.&nbsp;Finally, we chat about upcoming “hints” of what is to come, this seasons’ feuds and what she expects will go down at the ever so close to be filmed Season Five reunion.&nbsp;All right, all right, we will stop rushing the rest of the season.&nbsp;Let’s just enjoy this chat with D’Andra for the moment and wait and see…</p><br><p>@dandrasimmons</p><p>@behindvelvetrope</p><p>@davidyontef</p><br><p><br></p><p>Bonus Episodes Available at<strong> - </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Brought to you by HelloFresh &nbsp;<a href="https://www.HelloFresh.com/12velvet " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.HelloFresh.com/12velvet </strong></a><strong> </strong>(Use code 12velvet for 12 FREE Meals, including free shipping)</p><br><p><br></p><p>Brought to you by Better HELP <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.betterhelp.com/velvetrope</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Merch Available at <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>