Some things can never be beat, like the early seasons of The Real Housewives of Orange County. Thankfully, history is going to repeat itself after Bravo announced Gretchen Rossi’s grand return for season 19 after her exit in 2013 – after filming wrapped for season 8.

Gretchen Rossi is returning to The Real Housewives of Orange County with some friends - and an enemy. After Us Weekly confirmed that Gretchen will appear as a "friend" of the cast for season 19, many costars were quick to welcome her with open arms.

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.

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 returning to Bravo, and fans couldn't be happier as they pit her against one of the show's longest-running cast members.

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 will be returning to ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’ for season 19 as a ‘friend’ of the cast

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.