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 friends and enemies with some of ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’ cast members slated to film season 19

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.

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 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.

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.