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.

However, in the show’s eighth season Rossi — her final one as a series regular, as it would turn out — delivered an elaborate proposal to Smiley, and he said yes. Rossi and Smiley are still together, recently celebrated their 16th anniversary, and have a daughter, Skylar Gray Smiley, who was born in July 2019. They never did get married.

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’?

Gretchen Rossi is coming back to RHOC as a friend for Season 19. See the full cast list and find out when filming begins.

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.

They’re hoping that Grechen will take down Tamra Judge since it’s no secret that the two have been embroiled in a years-long feud. The duo has been slandering each other onlin

Gretchen Rossi is ready to return to The Real Housewives of Orange County. A source close to production confirmed to Us Weekly on Wednesday, January 29, that Rossi, 46, will appear as a "friend" of the cast for season 19.