Gabby Windey Goes Full Queer Captain in Hulu’s ‘Love Overboard’

Pack your swimsuits and your feelings—Gabby Windey is stepping into the captain’s chair. Hulu has officially tapped the beloved Bachelor-universe alum as the host of its upcoming reality dating series, Love Overboard, and it’s already making ripples across queer and entertainment circles alike.

Best known for her stints on The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, and Dancing with the Stars, Windey brings more than just reality show cred to the table. Her hosting debut also marks a major milestone for LGBTQ+ visibility in a genre that’s been notoriously slow to diversify.

And if the premise sounds steamy, it’s because it is: Love Overboard, executive produced by Call Her Daddy’s Alex Cooper, throws a group of sexy singles onto a luxury yacht, where romance, drama, and strategic alliances determine who gets the perks—and who gets left in the cold.

“Sexy singles are ready to mix and mingle... and find love. But there’s a twist… gaining access to the yacht’s extravagant amenities won’t be so simple,” the official synopsis teases. “As the journey unfolds, romance ignites; alliances form; and hearts are shattered. In the end, only one couple will reign supreme. Who will rise to the top, and who will be left stranded?”
Set to premiere in 2026 on Hulu and Disney+, the series promises to shake up the dating-show playbook—and with Windey at the helm, it just might deliver.

“We’re setting sail with Hulu’s newest reality show, and I’m your host! Let’s make some waves,” Windey beamed in a teaser filmed right on deck. Her signature charm and relatability are front and center, setting the tone for what’s expected to be a fresh, inclusive take on the genre.

What makes this moment even more impactful? Windey’s hosting gig comes on the heels of her very public—and very powerful—coming out. In 2023, she introduced fans to her girlfriend, comedian Robby Hoffman, during a nationally televised reveal that instantly made headlines. It was a huge step for bisexual visibility, especially coming from someone with such a mainstream fan base.

Since then, Windey’s been celebrated not just for her honesty, but for how seamlessly she’s embraced her role as an LGBTQ+ advocate. Her journey—from ICU nurse and Denver Broncos cheerleader to queer TV icon—has resonated deeply with fans navigating their own identities.

“I think meeting fans is so special, because we would be nothing without them,” Windey told On The Red Carpet in a 2022 interview. That humility, paired with her evolving career, is exactly why audiences are excited to see her take the reins on Love Overboard.

Her rise to host isn’t just a career milestone—it’s a symbolic moment for queer viewers who have long been underrepresented in mainstream dating shows. With Windey at the helm, Love Overboard is poised to deliver more than just summer flings and boat-deck drama—it promises authenticity, joy, and a space where everyone can see themselves in the journey to love.