Gabby Windey

Gabriela Maria "Gabby" Windey (born January 2, 1991)[1] is an American television personality who is best known for her appearance on season 26 of The Bachelor, and as the co-star of season 19 of The Bachelorette alongside Rachel Recchia.[2][3]

Gabby Windey
Born
Gabriela Maria Windey

(1991-01-02) January 2, 1991
O'Fallon, Illinois, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Colorado Colorado Springs (BSN)
OccupationTelevision personality
ICU nurse
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)

Early life and education

Windey was born in O'Fallon, Illinois, to parents Rosemary Hewitt and Patrick Windey.[4] She has an elder sister named Jazz. She attended O'Fallon Township High School, where she was the sports editor in the school paper and won Miss O'Fallon in 2008.[5][6] She graduated from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs in 2013,[7] and then moved to Denver, Colorado.[8]

Career

Windey works as an ICU nurse University of Colorado Hospital.[9] She was also a cheerleader for the Denver Broncos for 5 years.[10]

In 2021, she was the co-winner of the Pop Warner Humanitarian Award for her service on the frontline of the pandemic. She is the first woman and NFL cheerleader to receive the award.[11]

The Bachelor

In September 2021, Windey was revealed to be a contestant on season 26 of The Bachelor, starring medical sales representative Clayton Echard.[12] She was the co runner-up with fellow finalist Rachel Recchia.

The Bachelorette

During the live After the Final Rose special of Echard's season, Windey was announced as The Bachelorette alongside Recchia. This marks the first time that there will be two leads for an entire season.[3]

Personal life

Windey revealed she is not close with her mother and has not spoken to her in years.[13]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
2022 The Bachelor Herself Contestant; season 26; co runner-up
2022 The Bachelorette Herself Co-Lead; season 19

References
  1. Windey, Gabby (January 2, 2021). "Haters will say I'm older but bout to pull a Benji Button on all y'all". Archived from the original on March 9, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
  2. "Gabby | The Bachelor". ABC. Archived from the original on March 8, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
  3. Guglielmi, Jodi (March 15, 2022). "The Bachelorette: Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey Announced as Leading Ladies for Season 19". People].
  4. Willeke, Becky (September 28, 2021). "Southern Illinois woman on 'The Bachelor' with Missouri man". KTVI. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
  5. "The Prowler Volume 37; Issue 8" (PDF). May 9, 2008. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
  6. "O'Fallon Homecoming offered pleasant end of summer celebration". STL Today. August 14, 2008. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
  7. Jhabvala, Nicki. "Broncos cheerleader and ICU nurse describes life on the front lines". The Athletic. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
  8. Sen, Sushmita. "Who is Gabby Windey from 'The Bachelor'? Meet the ICU nurse with cheerleading talent". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
  9. "'The Bachelor's' Gabby Opens Up About Being an ICU Nurse Throughout the Pandemic". Bachelornation. Archived from the original on 2022-01-11. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
  10. Beck, Lia (March 1, 2022). "Gabby From 'The Bachelor' Was A Broncos Cheerleader & Even Made NFL History". The Dipp. Archived from the original on March 9, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
  11. Hurtado, Alexandra (2022-02-07). "The Bachelor's Gabby Windey Is a Frontline Hero! Get to Know the Season 26 Contestant—And Her Famous Exes". Parade: Entertainment, Recipes, Health, Life, Holidays. Archived from the original on 2022-02-24. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
  12. Strout, Paige. "Get to Know Clayton Echard's 31 'Bachelor' Season 26 Contestants (PHOTOS)". TV Insider. Archived from the original on 2021-12-01. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
  13. "The reason Gabby's mom and dad weren't at the home town visit". Reality Titbit. March 1, 2022. Archived from the original on March 9, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
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