Gretchen Rossi’s return to The Actual Housewives of Orange County might be a short-lived one.
Gretchen, 47, just isn’t returning for the Bravo actuality present’s milestone twentieth season, reported Selection on Tuesday, January 27.
Us Weekly has reached out to representatives for Gretchen and Bravo for remark.
Gretchen made her dramatic return to RHOC in season 19, this time in a “buddy” position, after 5 seasons as a full-time Housewife from 2008 to 2013. She additionally appeared as a visitor throughout season 12 in 2017.
Gretchen beforehand revealed how she declined to return to RHOC 3 times earlier than lastly making her comeback this previous season.
In a July 2025 interview on the “I Do, Half 2” podcast that “for a very long time, it was an absolute no,” citing the criticism she and fiancé Slade Smiley obtained throughout her first stint.
“We positively wanted that break. We acquired scrutinized quite a bit,” Gretchen mentioned. “This spherical, they known as and approached us. After they known as, I really mentioned, ‘No.’”
“I actually mentioned no 3 times. They stored making affords, and I mentioned, ‘No, no, no,’” she continued. “Lastly, they ended up making a suggestion that we couldn’t refuse, and we felt good about. That’s why we determined to lastly say ‘sure.’ That’s the sincere reality.”
Katie Ginella, Tamra Choose, Shannon Storms Beadier, Jennifer Pedranti, Heather Dubrow, Emily Simpson, Gina Kirschenheiter Sami Drasin/Danny Ventrella/Bravo
Gretchen’s exit comes simply weeks after Katie Ginella confirmed in an Instagram publish that she is leaving the present after two seasons.
“After two seasons as a solid member on RHOC, the community has determined to maneuver ahead with season 20 with out me,” Katie wrote by way of Instagram on January 9. “Whereas disappointing, it’s not completely stunning after seeing how season 19 performed out.”
Katie continued, “I’m extremely grateful for the love and assist I obtained — it was seen, felt and deeply appreciated. Illustration issues, and I’m proud to have proven up authentically, even when it wasn’t straightforward. This chapter could also be closing, however my voice and my story don’t finish right here. Love, Katie.”
Except for Katie and Gretchen, Selection experiences that the remainder of the season 19 solid is predicted to return for the present’s landmark twentieth season, together with Tamra Choose, Gina Kirschenheiter, Heather Dubrow, Shannon Storms Beador, Emily Simpson and Jennifer Pedranti.
Tamra Choose’s husband, Eddie Choose, is reacting to The Actual Housewives of Orange County’s newest casting determination. “What I discovered, notably from my interview with Joe Gorga about him and his sister [Teresa Giudice] speaking once more, I noticed that we do reside on the planet the place you simply don’t want enemies,” Eddie, 52, mentioned on […]
Additionally returning is OG Housewife Vicki Gunvalson, who was offered with an orange by government producer Andy Cohen at BravoCon 2025 again in November.
“Vicki, would you be part of us as a housewife for Season 20?” Andy requested her on stage at The Bravos.
Vicki was a full-time Housewife for the present’s first 13 seasons earlier than returning as a “buddy” of the solid throughout season 14. She introduced her exit from the present in January 2020.
“I’ll all the time be the OG of the OC, nevertheless it’s time to say goodbye to The Actual Housewives of Orange County. It’s been an unbelievable trip for 14 years and I need thank all of you to your assist, to your love and for ‘whooping it up’ with me alongside the best way,” the truth star wrote in an Instagram publish on the time.
Vicki, 63, is at present filming The Actual Housewives Final Ladies Journey: Roaring twentieth, a celebration of 20 years of The Actual Housewives franchise. Different stars embrace The Actual Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Kyle Richards and The Actual Housewives of New Jersey’s Teresa Giudice.
