Why did Gretchen Rossi Leave the Real Housewives of Orange County? Life & Style breaks down her past exit amid news that she’s returning to the Bravo show for season 19. Why Did Gretchen Rossi Leave ‘Real Housewives of Orange County’?

After its well-received, highly rated 18th season on Bravo, which concluded in November, “The Real Housewives of Orange County” will once again add Gretchen Rossi to its ranks — she will appear as a “friend” of the cast.

Gretchen Rossi is returning to The Real Housewives of Orange County with some friends - and an enemy. After Us Weekly confirmed that Gretchen will appear as a "friend" of the cast for season 19, many costars were quick to welcome her with open arms.

Stronger together. Despite their struggles, The Real Housewives of Orange County alums Gretchen Rossi and Slade Smiley have maintained their happiness over the years. The pair met while filming the fifth season of the Bravo series in 2009 and got engaged four years later.

Gretchen Rossi is officially back on The Real Housewives of Orange County, and here’s how fans are reacting to the surprising news of her return.

Gretchen Rossi is set to return to “The Real Housewives of Orange County” for the show’s 19th season, Bravo announced Wednesday. “She’s back and ready to make fetch happen. Gretchen Rossi joins #RHOC for Season 19!” the network posted on Instagram.

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.

Alexis Bellinomay have departed The Real Housewives of Orange County, but Bravo is bringing back another familiar face — Gretchen Rossi. According to Variety, Rossi will re-join the show in a “friend of” role for Season 19.