FormerBachelorettestarGabby Windeycame out onThe Viewand revealed she was in a same-sex relationship.
Windey was featured as a contestant onThe BachelorSeason 26 before becomingThe Bachelorettein 2022 alongside Rachel Recchia.
I didnt really know to pay attention to it, she added.
Gabby Windey on ‘The View’ABC
I think when this happens, theres some shame surrounding it.
So I had to navigate through the shame.
Like, what is it?
Wheres it coming from?
I dont want to do that to myself.
I dont want to do it to my girlfriend.
But they were like, We just want you to be happy.
Theyve really been supportive.
I do kind of come from a conservative family and a very heteronormative world.
I was on dating shows, dating men.
I was a Broncos cheerleader for five years.
My whole world was kind of like male gaze-y.
So I feel like its not something my parents ever imagined for me.
So I think its going to take time, just like the rest of the world.
And Im fully trusted.
Windey also shared a photo of herself and her girlfriend on Instagram.
A post shared by Gabby Windey (@gabby.windey)
Watch Windeys interview onThe Viewin the video posted below.
