Denver contestant among top three finalists in "The Bachelor"

Former Denver Broncos cheerleader Gabby Windey is among the last three ladies standing on Season 26 of ABC's "The Bachelor."

Why it matters: Bringing bachelor Clayton Echard to the Mile High City apparently worked.

What we know: Windey, 30, is an ICU nurse at University of Colorado Hospital, according to the show's website. She is also the first woman to receive the NFL's Pop Warner Humanitarian Award for serving as a frontline worker.

Catch up quick: Windey was one of four contestants who brought Echard to their respective hometowns in last week's episode.

• On the trip, they went hiking at an undisclosed location, then hot-tubbing in the woods.
• Their outdoor adventure was followed by a family visit. Her grandpa — who called Windey a "lovable dingbat" and Echard "full of sh–t" — arguably stole the show.

What's next: Echard will send one woman home and narrow his options to two in the second-to-last episode, which airs Tuesday night. The season finale is March 14.

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