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🗓️ 18 January 2026

⏱️ 47 minutes

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In this episode of TSFS, David Yontef from Behind the Velvet Rope joins me and we covered everything from deeply personal life changes to the messiest Bravo drama. I opened up about being eight months pregnant while caring for my young son and navigating my mom’s move into assisted living as she struggles with dementia, which put a lot of the Housewives chaos into perspective. From there, we dove headfirst into reality TV tea: the ongoing casting disaster in RHONJ, Katie Ginella’s exit from RHOC and the questionable loyalty of those claiming to quit in solidarity, updates on Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval finally settling their house dispute, and Meredith Marks hinting at defamation claims against the RHOSLC cast. We also touched on Denise Richards’ daughters’ family drama, eyebrow-raising podcast confessions, and why Bravo keeps promising returns that never seem to materialize—all wrapped in candid, unfiltered commentary that blends real life with reality TV absurdity. Timestamps: 00:00 – I share a personal update about pregnancy, motherhood, and helping my mom navigate dementia 07:15 – RHONJ casting crisis 16:40 – Katie Ginella’s RHOC exit and why the alleged “solidarity withdrawals” don’t add up 26:05 – Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval settlement over their shared home 35:30 – Meredith Marks hints at defamation claims and legal tension on RHOSLC 47:10 – Denise Richards’ daughters and shocking podcast confessions MY Go Big Podcasting Courses Are ON SALE! Learn to start, monetize, and grow your own podcast. Use code NY20 for 20% OFF all courses **SHOP my Amazon Marketplace - especially if you're looking to get geared-up to start your own Podcast!!!** https://www.amazon.com/shop/thesarahfrasershow Show is sponsored by: Beducate.me/tsfs69 and use code tsfs69 for 65% off the annual pass! Beducated helps you find sexual freedom and intimacy with access to experts and over 150+ sex courses. Sign up HER Lesbian and Queer Dating App. Join a safe space where queer women, nonbinary and trans sapphics come to meet, chat and flirt, all with the goal of finding their person. Nutrafol.com use code TSFS for FREE shipping and $10 off your subscription Follow me on Instagram/Tiktok: @thesarahfrasershow ***Visit our Sub-Reddit: reddit.com/r/thesarahfrasershow for ALL things The Sarah Fraser Show!!!*** Advertise on The Sarah Fraser Show: thesarahfrasershow@gmail.com Got a juicy gossip TIP from your favorite TLC or Bravo show? Email: thesarahfrasershow@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Sarah, Sarah, the way praise.
0:06.9	Uh-huh.
0:07.6	Is Meredith Mokx insinuating that she may sue cast members for defamation if she is fired next season from Salt Lake City?
0:16.8	Meredith's been given some interviews and spill it a lot of tea.
0:20.1	And apparently, reality von Tisse, Monica Garcia, you know, obviously from a couple seasons ago,
0:25.9	she has more dirt on the women.
0:27.9	So why hasn't she exposed them?
0:29.7	Anyhow, Meredith is weighing in.
0:31.3	David Yantip is here from Behind the Velvet Rope podcast.
0:35.0	Katie Janella, we told you this week, fired from RHOC. Well, who now is coming out
0:40.6	in her defense and saying that they're not going to be on the show because Katie is not
0:44.5	returning. We will tell you about that. And complete, like, blast from the past. Do you remember
0:50.3	when Ariadamatics sued Tom Sandoval over their home here in Los Angeles and
0:55.9	Tom trying to block the sale?
0:57.9	Well, we have a big update.
0:59.9	Here's David.
1:00.9	David Yon Jav.
1:02.1	How are you, baby?
1:03.5	Oh, man.
1:04.6	Just living the dream, living the life.
1:09.1	How are you?
1:10.1	I'm good. I'm good. I was telling you all my, I'm good.
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