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Where Are They Now?

Slade's All Smiley

Slade Smiley opens up about life after OC, and explains his relationship status with ex, Jo De La Rosa.

November 19, 2008
Slade Smiley has been very busy since his stint on the Real Housewives of Orange County. Just how busy? O.C.'s hottest bachelor tells us in his own words about his post-O.C. life, including his current status with ex Jo de la Rosa, his secret affair with fellow Bravolebrity Kathy Griffin, and his current girlfriend, model and actress Gelusa Zaripova. He spills about upcoming projects, talks charity work, and offers some juicy details on potential O.C. appearances this season! Read on for all things Slade!
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Hi everyone, I hope this blog finds you doing well. When I was contacted by Bravo and asked if I would participate in a "Where Are They Now" blog, I almost wasn't sure where to start. As I am sure everyone knows, my life since being part of The Real Housewives of Orange County will never be the same. Just shortly after I completed season two of the Real Housewives, both of my kids ended up moving to L.A. for different reasons. I made the necessary plans to follow so I could be as close to them as possible. My work in L.A. has kept me extremely busy, so the move was necessary from that standpoint as well. I worked with Jo on her new album "Unscripted" and I am very proud of her. The album is finished and available everywhere from iTunes to Best Buy and Wal-Mart. We just finished a five-week radio promo tour on the East Coast and she is already getting lots of airplay. Her single just broke through to the top ten on the dance charts. Check it out at www.jodelarosamusic.com.

Just as we were completing her album, Jo and I were approached to do the new TV show, Date My Ex. Let me tell you, it was a very hard decision to do that show. No one wants to see their ex date, that's weird, and living with her dates was even weirder. Nonetheless, I offered to do the show and thought I might be able to make some fun out of it. Truth be told, it wasn't fun - it got much more emotional than I anticipated and all I can say is that you should see the size of my therapy bill. It's HUGE! LOL. Check out this video.

Prior to taping Date My Ex, we shot Jo's music video for her new single "U Can't Control Me." You can watch the video at www.jodelarosamusic.com (just click on media). We ended up inviting my girlfriend Gretchen Rossi up to L.A. and take part in the video. You may not recognize Gretchen's name now, but you will. She is the newest housewife on the fourth season of The Real Housewives of Orange County, set to premiere on November 25th. Gretchen and I have been friends for about seven years and she is so friggin' hot. Anytime Gretchen and I hang out, we get in so much trouble, so I can only imagine what will happen with her and the other housewives. I can guarantee season four will be a must see! As it turns out, even though Jo and I are not together, we will appear in a couple episodes of Housewives this season, and I personally can't wait to watch what happens.

Comments

7 Comments
I love you. And think your a
Submitted by Sybrina on November 20, 2009.

I love you. And think your a great addition to the Real housewifes of Orange county. Plus I think the beard looks sexy you look good with long hair. Keep it up.

Hi Slade, Love watching the
Submitted by Akira on November 20, 2009.

Hi Slade,

Love watching the new episode. Send my regards to Gelusa and tell her to give me a call.

Glad to hear that both of you are doing well.

Hope to see you again soon !!

Best wishes.

Hey Slade, Now that Gelusa
Submitted by Viewer on June 15, 2009.

Hey Slade, Now that Gelusa is finally divorced as of May 22 2009. Do you think you may move forward with your relationship?

to Cathy: You miss
Submitted by Slade on April 28, 2009.

to Cathy:
You miss understand the term girlfriend. Gretchen and i have been friends for 7 years, so when I said Girl Friend, I meant she was a girl that was my friend. If you read the Blog I was dating a model named Gelusa not Gretchen. Gelusa has even stayed with Gretchen when she was working in Orange County. Gretchen was with Jeff not me. She loved Jeff very much. Two faced Tamra Barney had no business opening her mouth about things that don't concern her. She has caused more issues than can be discussed, she should really focus more on the lie she calls her marriage.

It is true in the last couple months Gretchen and I have been spending a lot of time together but prior to this, in last 8 years we have never been anything more than good friends.

Hey Slade I know you have a
Submitted by Stephanie on March 24, 2009.

Hey Slade I know you have a girlfriend NOW but I also recognized the feelings of love you still had for JO. Are there any of those feelings still left? Do you think there will ever be a chance for you guys again, in the future when she is ready to settle down? much love and well wishes,
Steph

Slade, would you consider
Submitted by Viewer on March 4, 2009.

Slade, would you consider approaching Braveo, for a new series similar to what Jo and you did? I think it would be a good show in which Gretchen Rossi would go on various dates with people. Like Jo, she seem to have alot energy and personality that folks enjoy.

Also if you could approach Bravo on having Jeanna go on the Milliare Club dating show. I think it would be great to have Patti work with Jeanna on learning how to date again.

Thought you might look into these new ideas for shows and enjoy promoting.

Good luck with your career!!!!!!

Thank you Slade for setting
Submitted by Cathy on February 20, 2009.

Thank you Slade for setting the record straight about Gretchen. She was your girlfriend during the taping of Jo's video which aired this season. She also talked about Jeff during the taping. However, she was your girlfriend or involved with you at the same time. She hasn't been completely honest about her situation with Jeff. Thank you, Thank you Slade. Everyone should stop beating up on Tamra. Tamra has been right all along.

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