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.

Rossi will be returning as a friend of the cast Gretchen Rossi is ready to visit some old friends. Rossi, 46, will be making a return to The Real Housewives of Orange County for season 19, PEOPLE can confirm.

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.