Gabby Windey Voices Discontent Over Michael Bublé’s Scoring at Dancing with the Stars
Gabby Windey recently opened up about her experience with Michael Bublé during her time on Dancing with the Stars Season 31. Appearing on the Las Culturistas podcast, she expressed her dissatisfaction regarding the singer’s judgment, suggesting it fell short of support. The discussion took place on April 4, 2025, where Windey candidly stated:
“I will also scream it Michael Bublé is beyond dead to me.”
The Disappointment of a Score
The tensions stem from an episode in October 2022, where Windey and her dance partner, Val Chmerkovskiy, performed a rumba to Bublé’s hit song “Home.”Despite their routine earning impressive scores totaling 46 from the judges, Bublé surprised Windey by awarding them a mere 9, leaving her feeling undervalued.
Windey recounted a specific incident that heightened her disappointment. As she walked towards her trailer post-performance, she felt Bublé’s gaze scrutinize her, which made her believe she would receive a perfect score. Reflecting on this moment, she shared:
“He like, literally eye-****ed me and looked me up and down on the way to my trailer.”
This interaction compounded Windey’s frustration, especially as she had anticipated a 10 from Bublé. Her candid remarks highlighted her lingering feelings regarding the score and the perceived lack of encouragement from the renowned artist.
Flirtation or Simply a Misread? Windey Weighs In
During her podcast appearance, Windey was asked by host Matt Rogers whether Bublé’s behavior indicated an attempt at flirting, particularly with his low score. She responded humorously, asserting that a nine was not a typical “flirting”strategy. She elaborated on her stance:
“I like the love bomb, I like… I’m all for it.”
Windey’s response indicates her preference for more overt expressions of admiration rather than ambiguous gestures masked as scoring. Her comments demonstrate her clear expectations regarding how she wishes to be perceived and treated in competitive environments.
Past Grievances and Ongoing Frustration
This is not the first instance where Windey has vented her frustrations with Bublé. In an earlier interview, she did not hold back in expressing her feelings, referring to him as someone she “hates,”primarily due to his scoring decision during the show.
“He didn’t give me a perfect score on Dancing With the Stars, but he did look me up and down in my outfit,”
Windey noted during a “Cheap Shots”segment with Cosmopolitan in March 2025, further reinforcing the impact of that singular moment in her otherwise successful trajectory through the competition.
Continued Popularity Despite Controversy
Despite the setbacks with Bublé, Gabby Windey remains a beloved figure within the Dancing with the Stars fanbase. Together with Val Chmerkovskiy, they reached the finals of the season, competing against notable couples such as Charli D’Amelio and Wayne Brady.
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