Weeks after returning to his parent club, on 23 November 2006, he moved on loan to Bournemouth until the New Year. Gillett made his Bournemouth debut on 25 November 2006, playing 90 minutes, in a 0–0 draw against Bradford City. Gillett then scored his first Bournemouth goal on 23 December 2006 against his former club, Blackpool and saw Bournemouth lost 3–1. After making seven appearance and scoring once in total, Gillett returned to his parent club after suffering from ankle injury and in addition to being recalled.