Gretchen Rossi returns to Rock for season 19

Gretchen Rossi ready to return to Orange County Real House Ladies.

Source close to confirmed production to Weekly US On Wednesday, January 29, Rossi, 46, will appear as the cast for season 19. (Diversity was the first to report the news.)

Rossi is expected to join returning housewives Emily Simpson. Katie ginella. Jennifer. Tamra judge. Shannon Beador. Heather Dubrow and Gina Kirschensh When filming begins this week.

Before the show’s “friend” Alexis Bellino – as Rossi, before Oc A housewife who returned after many years off – confirmed before She would not return for season 19.

“I was not asked next season,” shared on the December 2024 episode of Iheartradio’s “Going Rogue” podcast. “I can’t say it came as a shock, it didn’t shock. It was a hard conversation. … I probably didn’t really prepare (because) I didn’t think contracts were coming out – like, I thought we had more time. … (So) it was a shock when the call came, but I was never surprised for that information. “

Rossi fans met when he joined Rock for season 4. At the time she was engaged Jeff Beitzel. By the time the season showed for the first time in November 2008, Beitzel had died after a battle with cancer.

Rossi went on to fall in love with the original Rock castmember Slade Smiley. During season 8, broadcast in 2013, Rossi offered with help of a helicopter. He would leave the show shortly after.

Although they never got married, the couple recently celebrated their 16th birthday and has a girl called Skylar Gray, 5.

Before rejoining RockRossi developed some bonds with some of the current housewives. Earlier this month, Ginella, 40, shared a glimpse of her friendship with Rossi.

“When you join the cast, you hear about members before the cast, but I really wanted to put what I get,” Ginella she was told only Us In A Let’s Help La Charger -Adder who benefits an emergency network. “I met Gretchen, and she’s a lovely woman. We have become very good friends. Jenn and I socialize with her all the time. I love Gretchen. “

One person, however, is not close to Rossi as a judge, 57. Both fused over several seasons with the judge accusing her cost of being a “golddigger” when dating a beitzel. The judge also tried to get Rossi “Naked Wasted” at a party.

Related: Shannon Beador responds to Alexis Bellino’s ‘rock’ exit after feudal

Shannon Beador clears the air for her Real Housewives of Orange County Costar Costar Alexis Bellino’s departure from the show. “I have no power with the network or production or anyone, and I would never want to interfere with someone’s livelihood,” Shannon, 60, told us Weekly and Katie Ginella, let’s help ( …)

In October 2024, Rossi confirmed that she was still not on good terms with her former costar.

“I think it is sad that she has been escaping to harm so many people for years now,” wrote through her Instagram story. “In my experience, she lies horrific for people with no repentance about how it affects their real lives.”

Orange County Real House Ladies Premiere’s season 19 date has not yet been announced. Fans can catch up on past seasons now through Peacock.