Slade Smiley is a 37-year-old insurance title executive who rose to fame in the reality television circuit as the ex-fianc? of former The Real Housewives of Orange County cast member, Jo De La Rosa. Slade Smiley decided to break off their engagement after Jo De La Rosa decided to move out of Orange County and pursue a career in the entertainment business in Los Angeles. Since then, he has focused his attention in becoming a better father for his two sons. He has also stayed with De La Rosa as his unofficial guide concerning business and contract issues.
Slade Smiley will be joining Jo De La Rosa in Bravo’s new reality dating show, Date My Ex: Jo and Slade, which follows De La Rosa as she starts over with her life, pursuing a career in music and trying to embark on a new relationship. The show will be featuring De La Rosa dating 13 eligible bachelors, who will live in one house with her ex-fianc? Smiley. Smiley’s role on the show is to scrutinize the guys and voice his opinion on which one he thinks is most suitable for his ex. He will also test one of them to find out who among the guys are there for the sincerest reason.