“Gabby Windey glows up post-Bachelorette! Explore how she reinvented her style, mindset, and more in this inspiring transformation.”
Gabby Windey’s transformation from reality television darling, to multi-dimensional media personality is extraordinary. Since entering The Bachelorette, she went through a tremendous change personally, professionally, and in her personal style. In this article, we will explore the milestone moments in the transformation that have made Gabby an icon of modern times.
From ICU Nurse to Reality Television Star
Gabby Windey was worlds away from the entertainment capital of the world when she started her career. An ICU nurse at the University of Colorado Hospital, she was working on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic; and her dedication to health care led to her being awarded a 2021 Pop Warner Humanitarian Award, making her the first woman and NFL cheerleader to win the award.
Windey’s reality television journey began while she was the star in The Bachelor Season 26. She quickly won over fans and secured her place in the hearts of viewers, ultimately earning the role of co-star of The Bachelorette Season 19 with Rachel Recchia. Though Windey became engaged to Erich Schwer at the end of the season, they broke their engagement shortly afterward.
Owning Your Authenticity: Coming Out and Finding Love
In August 2023, Gabby made headlines by coming out as queer on The View. She announced her relationship with comedian and TV writer Robby Hoffman, who says that her attraction to women had only been a “whisper” and, over time, gotten louder.
Their relationship grew, and they married in private in Las Vegas in April 2025. Gabby has openly talked about how she finds so much love and support being married, saying, “It’s like a love that I always wanted going on these dating shows.”
A New Beginning: Podcasting and Developing
Gabby’s podcast, Long Winded, launched in March 2024, where she talks about everything from mental health to pop culture. Her straight-up and funny approach has had so much appeal that even fan-run TikTok accounts like @gabbyxhopecore have cropped up to post edit her monologues with inspirational music.
Gabby’s authenticity and relatability have made her accessible to a wide audience, and she has become the voice of a generation.
Success on The Traitors
In 2025, Gabby was a contestant on Season 3 of The Traitors, a reality competition set in a Scottish castle. Gabby used her strategic mind, with her humour, and achieved a win, getting a share of the $204,300 prize.
Gabby consistently demonstrated cleverness and ingenuity in her gameplay through the course of the show, and it displayed much of her intelligence and agility, and gave her fan base another boost, as it showed her versatility in a simple competitive reality show beyond the dating heavy reality space.
Style Development: From being dark brunette to a blonde
Gabby’s transformation has been just nearly as big as her personal evolution. Gabby made a significant transformation from dark brown hair to a blonde hairstyle, as she had primarily been a brunette with noticeable effects from lifelong hours dedicated to hospitality, and her hair transformation, was an announcing her new identity and fresh step in her new journey starting in 2024. Gabby never stopped there, her hair was just the beginning and she then discussed openly the work she has done in cosmetic beauty, such as her many adjustments with lip filler that she publicly said she hasn’t always paid attention to – it was all about what made her physically feel good or feel good generally.
Her ever developing sense of style, mirrors her personal awareness and evolution towards self-discovery and new levels of confidence that allowed her interests to flourish, and hopes to inspire their affection for their own quirky evolution of themselves from fans.
Gabby Windey is in fact a “baby glow up”, because it is early days, and Gabby’s evolution is a story of reinvention, but it has also been a story of resilience and being authentically herself while embracing change. From assistant health care practitioner, to clinical nurse, and then a media personality and LGBTQ+ advocate.. Gabby has always reinvented (and is still reinventing) herself in many ways, without ever compromising who she fundamentally is.
FAQs
1. Who is Gabby Windey?
Gabby Windey is a former ICU nurse, NFL cheerleader, and reality star. She is known for being seen on The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Dancing with the Stars and The Traitors. Gabby also has a very successful podcast in addition to her claims to fame! Gabby is also known for her supportive advocacy and coming out as queer publicly!
2. When did Gabby Windey come out as queer?
Gabby came out publicly in August 2023. She was a guest on The View and brought on her girlfriend, Robby Hoffman.
3. Is Gabby Windey married?
Yes, Gabby Windey married comedian Robby Hoffman in April 2025 in secret in Las Vegas.
4. What is Gabby Windey’s podcast called?
Gabby Windey has a podcast called Long Winded, where she discusses topics from personal development to pop culture and identity with her signature wit and brutal honesty.
5. What show did Gabby Windey win in 2025?
Gabby Windey was a winner of Season 3 of The Traitors, a competitive reality show on Peacock. Her strategic play and ability to socialize helped her obtain a portion of the $204,300 prize.
6. Has Gabby Windey had any work done?
Yes, Gabby Windey is open about having made changes to her appearance. She spoke about correcting lip filler and is considering a breast augmentation (with a disclaimer that whatever makes a person feel right, is what is right to do)
