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.

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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.

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.