Gabby Windey, known for her appearance on “Dancing with the Stars,”made waves during a recent episode of Las Culturistas hosted by Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers. In this candid conversation, Gabby opened up about her life after marriage and shared intriguing insights from her time on the reality dance competition, particularly an incident involving guest judge Michael Bublé that occurred in 2022.
The Alleged Incident with Michael Bublé
During the episode airing on April 3, Gabby Windey, who is now 34, took a bold stance against Bublé, stating:
“Michael Bublé is beyond dead to me.”
She recounted an allegedly unsettling moment when she felt as if the renowned Canadian singer had given her an inappropriate gaze while she was performing. She recalled the moment with unsettling clarity, saying:
“He, like, literally eye-f*cked me, looked me up and down, on the way to my trailer.”
Gabby’s Thoughts on Judging and Scores
Gabby’s frustrations didn’t end there. In her discussion on Las Culturistas, she indicated that this wasn’t the first time she had expressed her discontent with Bublé, declaring she had spoken about the artist multiple times before. She even insisted that if necessary, she wouldn’t hesitate to shout her feelings.
Reflecting on her performance, she mentioned that she was confident she would score a 10 from Bublé. They had just completed a rumba, and although she anticipated high praise, Bublé awarded her and Val Chmerkovskiy a score of 9. During this discussion, the hosts probed further, leading to the inquiry:
“Did you [think he was trying] to flirt by giving you a nine?”
Gabby responded firmly:
“That is not the way to flirt with me. I don’t know… I don’t do that… I like the love bomb.”
Continued Criticism of Bublé
The former Bachelorette’s criticisms of Bublé continued beyond this interview. In March 2024, during an appearance on Cosmopolitan’s Cheap Shots, she was asked about a male colleague she disliked, and without hesitation, she mentioned Bublé. Gabby elaborated on her feelings, stating:
“Cause he didn’t give me a perfect score on ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ but he did look me up and down in my outfit. So whose side are you on?”
Background on the Controversial Performance
For context, Bublé’s guest judging stint on “Dancing with the Stars”occurred during Season 31 in October 2022. Contestants performed routines to his songs, with Gabby and Val’s rumba to “Home”receiving mixed scores—a 9 from Bublé while Bruno Tonioli awarded them a 10, contributing to a total of 46 from the judges.
Interestingly, Gabby’s remarks come months after she expressed admiration for her time on “Dancing with the Stars,”describing it as a memorable experience that felt like being on a Hollywood set. She voiced her enthusiasm, stating:
“Dancing with the Stars feels like a Hollywood set all the time… It’s such an amazing experience… Anyone who gets the opportunity, I’m like, ‘Do Dancing with the Stars. It’s the best thing you can do ever.'”
Historical Context of Controversies on DWTS
Notably, Gabby Windey’s comments aren’t the first instance of controversy on the “Dancing with the Stars”stage. Last year, Kiss guitarist Gene Simmons faced backlash for making “uncalled for”and “sexist”remarks towards contestants during his guest judging appearance.
As for Michael Bublé, who has been married to Luisana Lopilato since 2011, he has yet to respond publicly to Gabby’s allegations. The Post has reached out to his representatives for comments, but no response has been received thus far.