Gretchen RossiGretchen Rossi is an American television personality and businesswoman.CareerRossi joined The Real Housewives of Orange County in 2008 to 2013. Rossi returned to The Real Housewives of Orange County as a “friend of the housewives” in 2025. In January 2026, it was confirmed that Rossi would be exiting the series once again after one season.Personal lifeRossi 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.