Gabby Windey

About

Best known for her stint on season 26 of The Bachelor. She was the co-runner-up and skyrocketed to fame after holding her own during the controversial finale. Prior to her time on The Bachelor, she worked as a professional cheerleader for the Denver Broncos for five years. Her gabby.windey Instagram account features family photos, travel snapshots, and career promos. She has amassed 1 million fans. 

Before Fame

She graduated from the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs. She later moved to Denver to pursue a career as an ICU nurse. 

Trivia

She was crowned Miss O'Fallon in 2008. One of her most popular Instagram posts features her posing with a fellow Bachelor costar and has amassed over 180,000 views.

Family Life

She was born in O'Fallon, Illinois to Patrick Windey and Rosemary Hewitt. She is estranged from her mother. In 2023, she came out as queer and began dating comedian Robby Hoffman. They married in January 2025. 

Associated With

Rachel Recchia appeared alongside her on The Bachelor.