Former Bachelorette Gabby Windey Embraces Love: Reveals Exciting New Journey

Gabby Windey and Robby Hoffman. Courtesy of Gabby Windey/Instagram

Gabby Windey has recently unveiled her new partner to the world, sharing that she has been in a relationship with a woman for the past three months. In an Instagram Story video on Wednesday, August 2, the 32-year-old expressed her excitement while acknowledging the curiosity surrounding her love life. Windey stated that she had deliberately held off on sharing this news until she felt prepared, recognizing the significance of discussing her relationship with a woman.

Windey expressed that her relationship with writer and comedian Robby Hoffman has been the best experience she's had since they started dating earlier this year. She shared this with her followers, emphasizing her desire for honesty and for them to be a part of her life. Additionally, Windey posted a collection of photos on her Instagram grid, showcasing her friendship with Hoffman. One image depicted Hoffman affectionately kissing a smiling Windey on the cheek, while another showed Windey posing under a pride flag while holding a rose, demonstrating their connection and happiness during a tropical vacation.

Gabby Windey with girlfriend Robby Hoffman. Courtesy of Gabby Windey/Instagram

During her appearance on The View, Windey revealed that she sensed a growing inclination towards women, which intensified over the past few years. Initially unsure about how to address it, she admitted feeling a sense of shame surrounding these feelings. However, she persevered in analyzing and understanding them, always prioritizing her own desires and choices.

When Joy Behar inquired about her future dating preferences, Windey insinuated that she might continue exclusively dating women. In fact, she expressed admiration for her current partner, referring to her as "my girl" and describing her as the best.

Windey remarked that from the beginning, her intention was to determine the course of her relationship with Hoffman. However, she soon experienced a revelation, a sense of foreseeing the future unlike anything she had felt previously. She expressed, "It just felt so incredibly right." Prior to this, her entire world seemed to revolve around the perspective of men, whether it was on dating shows or interacting with a Broncos cheerleader. While the ultimate focus is on sexuality, it is also about the unique individual she encountered. This person is truly exceptional, providing her with a profound sense of security and love. It is the type of love she always desired while participating in these dating shows, emphasizing the realization of her deepest aspirations.

Gabby Windey and Robby Hoffman. Photo credit: Gabby Windey/Instagram

Following her stint on Clayton Echard's season of The Bachelor, Windey took on the role of co-lead for season 19 of The Bachelorette. She was engaged to Erich Schwer for a short period of time but their relationship came to an end in November 2022, less than two months after Schwer's proposal was shown on the Bachelorette season finale.

Windey cited "compatibility" issues as the reason for her split from Schwer, 30, in an exclusive interview with We last year. She explained that their long-distance relationship and the time spent in a bubble during The Bachelorette made it difficult to truly get to know each other. "Sometimes, you don't realize the right questions to ask, or it's up to the other person to truly understand themselves and be open about their truth. So, it was a process of getting to know each other in real life," she stated in December 2022.

During her appearance on The View on Wednesday, Windey revealed that Schwer is still unaware of her current relationship with Hoffman.