Gretchen Rossi is again on Bravo. The previous orange holder is returning to Actual Housewives of Orange County as a “pal of” for Season 19, taking Alexis Bellino’s place. Gretchen made her RHOC debut in 2008 when she was forged as a full-time housewife on Season 4. Followers have been first launched to her because the blonde bombshell with a fiancé 24 years her senior. She left the present after Season 8, following a troublesome season. Now, she’s prepared to provide it one other go. In honor of Gretchen’s return to RHOC, let’s have a look again at a few of her most controversial moments on the present.
Gretchen Rossi’s RHOC feud with Tamra Decide, which continues within the new RHOC trailer
Gretchen and Tamra Decide have a protracted, sophisticated historical past. The 2 didn’t hit it off when Gretchen joined the forged in Season 4. Tamra disapproved of Gretchen’s relationship and made it recognized she thought the beginner was pretend. Tamra even performed an elaborate scheme to embarrass Gretchen at a cocktail party with the assistance of her previous confidant Vicki Gunvalson. However as time handed, the 2 grew nearer and developed a friendship. Sadly, their on-and-off once more friendship got here to an finish in Season 8 when the 2 minimize ties for good. Gretchen made the minimize deeper by speaking about Tamra within the press.
It’s been twelve years since Season 8 aired however the feud persists. Within the Season 19 trailer, Tamra yells at Gretchen, saying, “Twelve years you’ve been coming after me.”
Gretchen Rossi’s engagement to a person 23 years older than her
Gretchen’s introduction to Bravo was riddled with controversy. Her first storyline adopted her engagement to a rich man 24 years older than her whose youngsters didn’t approve of their relationship. Followers have been suspicious of Gretchen’s intentions, accusing her of marrying him to inherit his wealth. It didn’t take lengthy for infidelity allegations to floor, however Gretchen has all the time maintained the rumors are unfaithful. She even pursued authorized motion to clear her identify. In 2010, she filed a lawsuit towards her former acquaintance Jay Photoglou, claiming he lied about her being untrue to her fiancé, Folks reported. A jury sided with Gretchen, rewarding her with $523,250.
Gretchen Rossi’s controversial relationship with Slade Smiley
After shedding Jeff to most cancers, Gretchen moved on with Slade Smiley, who was beforehand engaged to her pal Jo De La Rosa. Gretchen’s relationship with Slade was a frequent matter of dialog on RHOC. Tamra and Vicki disliked Slade and took each alternative to dig up grime on the couple. The largest controversy surrounding the couple was Slade’s unpaid baby assist. In response to courtroom paperwork obtained by Folks, Slade owed $152,655.27 as of February 2023.
Gretchen Rossi and Slade Smiley’s comedy present
Gretchen’s makes an attempt to make good with the ladies of RHOC have been usually derailed by Slade’s “jokes” concerning the ladies. In Season 7, Gretchen allowed Slade to carry out a standup act at her selection present and it didn’t go so properly. Slade used his stage time to trash Gretchen’s co-stars, additional alienating her from the group. Gretchen made the state of affairs worse by defending Slade in her weblog, writing, “My loyalty is and can all the time be with Slade … I’ll all the time have his again, and I’ll all the time struggle for him when needed.” Yikes.
Gretchen Rossi’s falling out with RHOC alum Alexis Bellino
Gretchen and Alexis have been as soon as shut mates, usually teaming up towards Vicki and Tamra in arguments, however their relationship modified in Season 7. The 2 started to float aside as soon as Gretchen bought nearer to Tamra. A collection of petty arguments put the nail within the friendship coffin, they usually weren’t capable of restore the harm in Season 8. They even bought in a public twitter argument whereas Season 8 was airing.
“She was my pal for two 1/2 years & NEVER instructed me [she had an issue] til it was the cool factor to do,” Alexis wrote in a July 2013 tweet, Us Weekly reported.
“So not true,” Gretchen replied. “I attempted to inform u in many various methods however u by no means listened, so I needed to be just a little extra direct.” Later, she added: “I used to be prepared to maneuver on! However you couldn’t even acknowledge your wrongdoings as properly or say you’re sorry. You weren’t all harmless in all this, A.”
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