Gretchen Rossi

Rossi joined The Real Housewives of Orange County in 2008 (season 4) to 2013 (season 8). Rossi returned to The Real Housewives of Orange County as a “friend of the housewives” in 2025 (Season 19). In January 2026, it was confirmed that Rossi would be exiting the series once again after one season. == Personal life ==

Rossi is from Michigan. In 2004 she married film technician Chris Rossi, but they divorced in 2007. She is in a relationship with Slade Smiley. The couple have a daughter together. Previously, Rossi was engaged to Jeff Beitzel, who died from cancer. ==References==