2025 is shaping up to be a banner year for Gabby Windey, the charismatic former Bachelorette lead who has since become a TikTok sensation and a beloved figure in the LGBTQ+ community. Her latest triumph came as a winner of The Traitors Season 3, a thrilling reality competition that tests alliances, strategy, and trust. But there’s one thing missing from her victory: the prize money she was promised for her win. Gabby, along with her fellow winner Dylan Efron, recently appeared on Watch What Happens Live and didn’t hesitate to call out Peacock for the delay in receiving her share of the prize.
The final prize pool for The Traitors Season 3 was an impressive $204,300, which is being split equally among the four winners: Gabby, Dylan, Dolores Catania, and Ivar Mountbatten. That means each of them is set to take home over $50,000. While the season finished filming last summer, Gabby revealed during her appearance on WWHL that she still hadn’t seen a dime of her winnings. When host Andy Cohen asked her to share her “rose and thorn” of the season, Gabby’s response was both celebratory and candid. “Rose: winning, 100%,” she said with a smile. However, her tone shifted when she added, “Still haven’t seen a dime. Everybody knows here at Bravo, NBC, Peacock.” Cohen, ever the supportive host, reassured her, “You’ll get it, you’ll get it,” before asking for her thorn. Gabby didn’t mince words: “Not receiving my money. I’m still waiting on the money.”
While Gabby has yet to receive her prize, her fellow winners have already started making plans for their shares. In a recent interview with People, Dylan Efron shared that he upgraded his living situation, moving out of his “one-bedroom little studio” and into a spacious place with a “guest room and dishwasher.” Ivar Mountbatten, on the other hand, is using his portion to support his daughter. Dolores Catania is also spreading the love, putting some of her winnings toward her son’s wedding and donating a portion to the Halfway Home animal rescue in Patterson, New Jersey. Meanwhile, Gabby is still in limbo, waiting for her share to arrive.
Gabby’s frustration is understandable, especially considering the excitement and effort that comes with winning a competition like The Traitors. Her comments on WWHL have sparked attention, and fans are rallying around her, hoping she gets the money she deserves soon. DECIDER reached out to representatives from The Traitors for comment, but as of the time of publication, there had been no response.
Dylan Efron, Gabby’s partner in victory, had a much more low-key response when asked about his experience on the show. His “rose” was the opportunity to work with 20 celebrities he grew up idolizing, which is a testament to the show’s unique concept and star-studded cast. His “thorn,” on the other hand, was the food—a lighthearted complaint that had the audience laughing. While Dylan seems to have moved on from the competition with fond memories, Gabby is still focused on resolving the issue of her unpaid winnings.
As the situation stands, Gabby Windey’s win on The Traitors has been bittersweet. While she and her co-stars bask in the glory of their victory, the delay in receiving her prize money has left her in a holding pattern. Fans are hoping for a swift resolution and are eagerly awaiting the next chapter in Gabby’s already impressive journey. Until then, she’ll continue to shine as one of reality TV’s most vibrant and beloved personalities. Watch What Happens Live airs Sunday through Thursday at 10 p.m. ET on Bravo, with new episodes available to stream the next day on Peacock.
