BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE

As so very many rumors surface this week from RHONJ Season 13 filming which is scheduled to complete filming within the next week, Kim D. stops by to share what she knows. Whose in and whose out amongst Jackie Goldschneider and our newbies Danielle Cabral, Jen Fessler and Rachel Fuda for a coveted Housewives title. Kim also addresses Margaret and Tre’s newfound BFF-hood, the motivations behind it and how we can expect it all to play out next season.In other Garden State news, Kim shares new info she learned about Luis, his now seemingly defunct videos, Tre’s spinoff and wedding which, has finally, arrived. Ahh, August. Heading west, we break down the RHOBH viral video of Erika Jayne being served at LAX after returning from a vacay with Rinna and Diana in Hawaii and EJ’s mounting legal pretty mess which does not seem to be going away anytime soon. On the show, we break down drunk Erika, Sutton’s date, Kathy Hilton’s antics, PK’s DUI, Dorit’s reactions and much much more.Full Episode At: https://www.patreon.com/posts/69705179/edit@kimdposche@behindvelvetrope@davidyontef

Our RHONJ have left the states and landed safely in Ireland. All our favs are decked out in green including newbies Danielle Cabral, Jennifer Fessler and Rachel Fuda and a very chummy BFF looking Margaret Josephs and Teresa Giudice. We certainly did not except to see this unlikely friendship after the way things ended last season. Everyone’s fav Miss Kim D. is here to break down the cast trip, Tre’s new bridesmaids Jennifer Aydin and Dolo Catania, the real reasons Dina Manzo is not attending the upcoming nuptials, Joey Gorga’s ongoing tenant drama and everything else happening this week in the Garden State.Of course, Kim is also here to deep dive this week’s RHOBH - Sutton apologizes, Kyle donates, Kathy Hilton arrives, Diana throws a party, Garcelle shimmers, Crystal opens up and Dorit fan girls, as she should, over the Icon that is Jaime Lee Curtis. Finally, we cannot let this chat conclude without the appearance of once Tamra Judge on WWHL to reclaim her orange.Full Episode At: https://www.patreon.com/posts/69398956/edit@kimdposche@behindvelvetrope@davidyontef

Jen Shah has plead Guilty! Breath in. Breath out. Kim D. breaks it all down sharing her own experience with the Feds with the help of David and his legal degree! The confession, the public, cast and Andy Cohen’s reaction, and what this means for Jen’s future as far as time to be served as well as the future of RHOSLC!In other news, Kim reveals what she knows about the REAL reasons Dina Manzo won’t be attending Tre’s big wedding, how, why and when the wedding will be filmed and much more about Miss Giudice’s big date.Finally, we break down this past week’s RHOBH - Erika’s apology, Diana’s closet, one awkward af attempted Sutton / Diana reconciliation, Erika’s love of champagne, and the Kyle of it all. Where do we begin??FULL EPISODE AT: https://www.patreon.com/posts/69094462/edit@kimdposche@behindvelvetrope@davidyontef

Claudia Jordan steps back Behind The Rope.Claudia is here today to chat about all things, what else, The Real Housewives of Atlanta.She explains how she ran into a RHOA producer at a West Hollywood gay bar and from there, the wheels were in motion.Claudia chats about her prior friendship with Kenya Moore, her arrival in Atlanta and just how she went from “Friend Of” to “Official Peach Holder” on this highly rated Housewives franchise.One word: Nene.Remember that infamous cast trip? Claudia chats about how welcome, hint - not much - she felt by Nene, Nene’s refusing to film certain scenes and how Nene treated everyone on set.She also chats about the remainder of her co-stars Phaedra Parks, Kandi Burruss, and Cynthia Bailey - what working with each was like and the status of her friendship with each today.Speaking of Miss Linnethia Leakes, Claudia chats about Nene’s departure from RHOA this past season.On a larger scale, we discuss the concept of “everyone is replaceable” and how some times some people can be their own worst enemy.Claudia also discusses whether Nene’s current actions regarding Bravo and Andy Cohen have gone too far to “the place of no return” or can she still make a return to the network, or any other network for that matter, in the near future.Claudia is currently living in Dallas, Texas with her boyfriend and yes she knows some of our favorite Real Housewives of Dallas such LeeAnne Locken (they just had an epic day of drinks together), D’Andra Simmons (she thinks Claudia should be an RHOD) and Kary Brittingham (they have had recent real life beef). Finally, Claudia reflects on her time on the show and answers the age old question, would she ever go back.@claudiajordan@behindvelvetrope@davidyontefBONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at -www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope

As Teresa sends out newwedding invites inpreparation for the big day which isonly four short weeks away, Kim D. still has so many questions she would like answered.Kimbreaks down Luis’ daily affirmation videos, the rumors that Dina Manzo and husband are on the“outs” with Tre and Luis and therumors that there has been a power shift in current RHONJ filming with Dolores in the alpha seat, Jackie back up to full time due to a recent alliance with Tre, Danielle Cabral a full timehousewife and Melissa on the outs.Some of that is true, kinda, and Kim D is here to dispel all thosemany rumors floatingaround the blogs.Heading west, we discuss the factthat the whole world has come to read Kyle for filth, what exactly is appropriate to say to someones fourteen year old son, Sutton’s true intentions, Diana’s reaction, Rinna’s outfit,Dorit’srevelations, guestappearances by Kim Richards, KathyHilton and theTedster Mellencamp and oh so much more as we breakdown all that has been going on in RHOBH land both on and offscreen this past week.FULL EPISODE AT: https://www.patreon.com/posts/68789721/edit@kimdposche@behindvelvetrope@davidyontef

Claudia Jordan steps Behind The Rope and she DOES - NOT - HOLD - BACK!THE Claudia Jordan from The Real Housewives of Atlanta. First things first, let’s not forget Claudia’s entire career before joining the highest rated of all the Housewives' franchises, RHOA.Claudia placed in the Top Ten in the Miss USA Competition.She was also once a “Price Is Right” and “Deal or No Deal" Girl.It was “Deal or No Deal” where she first met our current President, Mr. Trump.It was on “Deal or No Deal” that she was first approached to do Celebrity Apprentice.A year, and many meetings with Donald Trump and Mark Burnett, later, she found herself a contestant on the hit NBC show.Claudia shares all the drama both on, as well as off set with not only The Trumps Donald, Ivanka, Don. Jr and Eric, but also with fellow contestants Joan and Melissa Rivers, Dennis Rodman, and last, but certainly not least, Khloe Kardashian.Several years later, Claudia was invited back for Celebrity Apprentice “All Stars” and is happy to discuss her co-stars this second time around, LaToya Jackson, Omarosa (the two have since had a falling out. Do tell. Claudia does), and our favorite RHOBH pot stirrer, Lisa Rinna.We discuss the behind the scenes inner workings of a reality show like Celebrity Apprentice, what is real versus scripted for TV, how Trump really chose who to “fire”, how hard were the tasks, and what skills were vital to survive the boardroom.Finally, Claudia, recounts her many many inappropriate interactions with President Trump throughout the years and how she reacted when she was invited for a “ride" on his private jet.Tune in for Part I of this no holds bar sit down with the one and only, Miss Claudia Jordan.@claudiajordan@behindvelvetrope@davidyontefBONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at -www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetropeBROUGHT TO YOU BY:RELIEFBAND - www.reliefband.com (20% off Plus Free Shipping. Use Code VELVET)TALKSPACE - www.talkspace.com ($100 Off Your First Month. Use Code VELVET)DAME - www.dameproducts.com (Enter Code VELVETROPE For 15% Off Your Order)DEAR BRIGHTLY - www.dearbrightly.com (Use Code VELVET for 15% Off Your First Order)ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.comMERCH Available at -https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198