Gretchen Rossi is set to return to The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 19, Deadline has learned.
The reality TV personality will join the cast as a “friend” in a part-time role as filming for the new season begins.
Rossi first joined the Bravo franchise in Season 4, where she held an orange as a full-time housewife for five seasons, leaving the show after Season 8 in 2013.
RHOC is the longest-running Real Housewives franchise, having premiered in 2006. Season 19 is expected to bring all its main stars back, including Tamra Judge, Heather Dubrow, Shannon Storms Beador, Gina Kirschenheiter, Emily Simpson, Jennifer Pedranti, and Katie Ginella.
Alexis Bellino, a former RHOC star featured as a “friend” in Season 18, will not return for the new season.
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Rossi began her journey on RHOC in 2008 and engaged to Jeff Beitzel, who would die by the time Season 4 began airing. In Season 5, Rossi and Slade Smiley began a romance, creating controversy among the cast. Smiley had been engaged to OG RHOC cast member Jo de la Rosa, who was on the for the first two seasons and appeared as a guest through Season 4.
Rossi and Smiley were questioned by cast and fans about the veracity of their relationship and authenticity in front of cameras. During Season 5, Rossi proposed to Smiley on camera. The couple never got married, but they are still together and had a daughter in 2019.
Variety was the first to report the news of Rossi’s return.
After a brief hiatus from the show, Gretchen Rossi is set to make her highly-anticipated return to ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’ for its upcoming 19th season. Fans of the hit reality series will be thrilled to see the OG housewife back on their screens, bringing her signature glamour and drama to the show once again.
Gretchen first joined the cast of ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’ in its fourth season and quickly became a fan favorite with her feisty personality and glamorous lifestyle. She left the show after season 8 but has remained a prominent figure in the world of reality TV, making guest appearances on various programs.
With her return to the show, fans can expect to see Gretchen stirring up plenty of drama and bringing her unique perspective to the table. Whether she’s feuding with other cast members, showing off her latest fashion finds, or sharing updates on her personal life, Gretchen is sure to bring her A-game to season 19.
‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’ season 19 is set to premiere later this year, and fans can’t wait to see what Gretchen Rossi has in store for them. Stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming season and get ready for some major drama with Gretchen back in the mix!
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