Drama alert! Former Bachelor lead Clayton Echard is clapping back at ex Gabby Windey after she hilariously—and brutally—compared his appearance to a toe during a recent interview. The feud has fans buzzing, with Clayton accusing Gabby of “bullying” and demanding she “do better.”
The chaos began when Gabby, who starred as co-Bachelorette after her messy split from Clayton’s season, joked on a podcast that her ex’s vibe reminded her of a “toe-looking person.” The quip instantly went viral, with fans roasting Clayton online. But the 30-year-old former NFL player wasn’t laughing. Taking to his Instagram Stories, he slammed Gabby’s comment as “hurtful” and “unnecessary,” writing, “Calling someone names based on their looks isn’t a joke—it’s bullying. We should all know better by now.”
While Gabby hasn’t publicly responded to Clayton’s criticism, fans are fiercely divided. Some argue her dig was harmless fun, typical of the franchise’s cheeky banter. “Gabby’s always been a jokester. Clayton’s taking this way too seriously,” tweeted one supporter. Others, however, side with Clayton, calling the remark body-shaming. “Imagine if roles were reversed? People would cancel him,” argued a Reddit user.
This isn’t the first time Clayton’s faced public scrutiny. His Bachelor season ended in infamy after he admitted to sleeping with both Gabby and finalist Rachel Recchia before dumping them—a move that left fans (and Gabby) furious. Now, months after their split, Gabby’s toe jab has reignited tension.
But why the sudden call-out? Insiders claim Clayton’s been struggling with online trolling since his Bachelor days and is “sick of being a punchline.” Meanwhile, Gabby is thriving post-split, recently appearing on Dancing With the Stars and cracking jokes on late-night shows. The contrast has only fueled the fire.
As the drama trends on TikTok and Twitter, one thing’s clear: The Bachelor universe loves a messy feud. But is this playful shade or crossing a line? “Words matter,” Clayton insisted. “We can laugh without tearing others down.”
So, where do you stand? Was Gabby’s “toe” comment all in good fun—or did she take it too far? Sound off below, and keep scrolling for more Bachelor Nation tea!