⚡ Quick answer
Yes, that is really Gabby Windey in Netflix’s The Body. The former Bachelorette co-lead plays Coach Miller, a recurring role, and it is her first scripted TV role. The eight-episode series from Quinn Shephard has been streaming on Netflix since November 11, 2026.
Plenty of viewers had the same moment this week: a familiar face shows up in a Catholic school thriller, and you pause to check if it is who you think it is. It is. Gabby Windey, best known from The Bachelor franchise and Dancing With the Stars, has made her scripted acting debut in The Body.
Here is who she plays, how a reality TV favorite ended up in Quinn Shephard’s “gritty camp” teen drama, and what she has lined up next.
| Actor | Gabby Windey |
| Show | The Body (Netflix) |
| Role | Coach Miller (recurring) |
| Streaming since | November 11, 2026 |
| Known for | The Bachelorette, The Bachelor, Dancing With the Stars, The Traitors |
| Milestone | First scripted TV role |
Who does Gabby Windey play in The Body?
Windey plays Coach Miller, one of the show’s recurring characters at St. Bart’s, the Catholic school at the center of the story. The series revolves around the school’s dance team, the Lions, and the chaos that follows a disastrous initiation on Halloween 2004.
It is a supporting part rather than a lead, so do not expect her in every scene. Her appearance in the trailer was so brief that some outlets called it a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment. The main story belongs to the girls of the dance team, led by Kristina Bogic, Sara Boustany, Geena Meszaros and Sofia Wylie. You can see every role in our The Body cast guide.
Why the casting makes sense
On paper, a reality star in a Catholic horror drama sounds random. Look at Windey’s background and it fits better than you would think. Before reality TV, she was a cheerleader for the Denver Broncos, so a show built around a competitive dance team is familiar ground. She also showed off her dance chops on national TV during Dancing With the Stars.
Shephard has said she hopes people eat popcorn while watching The Body, and casting a recognizable, fun face in a supporting role is part of that playful, campy energy.
Gabby Windey’s path to acting
From nurse and NFL cheerleader to The Bachelor
Windey worked as an ICU nurse and cheered for the Denver Broncos before joining Clayton Echard’s season of The Bachelor in 2022. She made it deep into the season and became one of the franchise’s most popular contestants.
The Bachelorette and Dancing With the Stars
Later in 2022, she and Rachel Recchia became co-leads of The Bachelorette season 19, a first for the show. That same year she competed on Dancing With the Stars season 31 with Val Chmerkovskiy and finished as runner-up to Charli D’Amelio.
The Traitors and a new direction
Windey became a fan favorite on Peacock’s The Traitors season 3, where her humor and strategy won over a new audience beyond Bachelor Nation. The Body is the next step: her first role in a scripted series.
What’s next for Gabby Windey?
The Body is not her only acting project. She is reportedly set to appear in Peaked, an A24 comedy film alongside Laura Dern and Simone Ashley. No release date has been announced for it yet.
As for The Body, Netflix has not renewed it for a second season so far. Whether Coach Miller gets a bigger part depends on that decision. If you have finished the show, our ending explained covers the cliffhanger, and our review roundup covers what critics thought.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gabby Windey in The Body on Netflix?
Yes. She plays Coach Miller, a recurring character, in Quinn Shephard’s eight-episode series.
Is The Body Gabby Windey’s first acting role?
It is her first scripted TV role. She was previously known for reality TV, including The Bachelorette and Dancing With the Stars.
Who does Gabby Windey play in The Body?
She plays Coach Miller at St. Bart’s, the Catholic school where the story is set.
Was Gabby Windey a cheerleader?
Yes. Before reality TV, she was a cheerleader for the Denver Broncos and worked as an ICU nurse.
What else is Gabby Windey acting in?
She is reportedly part of the A24 comedy Peaked with Laura Dern and Simone Ashley.
