The Bachelorette (American TV series) season 20 explained

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Season Number:20
Network:ABC
Starring:Charity Lawson
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Num Contestants:25
Winner:Dotun Olubeko
Runner Up:Joey Graziadei
Num Episodes:9
Episode List:List of The Bachelorette (American TV series) episodes

The twentieth season of The Bachelorette premiered on June 26, 2023.[1] This season features 27-year-old Charity Lawson, a child and family therapist from Columbus, Georgia.[2]

Lawson finished in fourth place on the 27th season of The Bachelor featuring Zach Shallcross.

The season concluded on August 21, 2023, with Lawson accepting a proposal from 30-year-old integrative medicine specialist Dotun Olubeko.[3]

Production

Casting and contestants

On March 14, 2023, Lawson was announced as the Bachelorette by Jesse Palmer during the Women Tell All special of the 27th season of The Bachelor.[2]

Notable contestants include WWE NXT wrestler Caleb Balgaard, Guinness World Record holder Chris Spell, and Sean McLaughlin, son of politician Steven McLaughlin.[4] [5] [6]

Filming and development

Filming began on March 20, 2023, in Agoura Hills, California.[7] On April 8, Lawson was seen filming in New Orleans, Louisiana, and the season concluded in Fiji later that month.[8] [9]

Lauren Alaina, previous Bachelorettes Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey, and season 12 couple JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers made guest appearances this season.[10] [11]

Contestants

29 potential contestants were revealed on March 18, 2023.[12]

The final cast of 25 men was announced on June 1, 2023.[13]

NameAgeHometownOccupationOutcomePlaceRef
Dotun Olubeko[14] 30Fresno, CaliforniaIntegrative Medicine SpecialistWinner1[15]
Joey Graziadei[16] [17] 27Royersford, PennsylvaniaTennis ProRunner-Up2
Aaron Bryant[18] [19] 29Katy, TexasSoftware SalesmanWeek 73
Xavier Bonner[20] [21] 27Euclid, OhioBiomedical Scientist4[22]
Aaron Bryant(Returned to competition)Week 6[23]
Tanner Courtad[24] 30Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaMortgage LenderWeek 55[25]
Sean McLaughlin[26] 25Troy, New YorkSoftware Sales Rep6
Caleb Balgaard[27] 24Fenton, MichiganPro WrestlerWeek 47-9[28]
John Buresh[29] 27Excelsior, MinnesotaData Scientist
Michael Barbour[30] 29South Holland, IllinoisYacht Captain
Brayden Bowers[31] 24Murrieta, CaliforniaTravel Nurse10 (quit)
Aaron Schwartzman[32] 33Fremont, CaliforniaFirefighterWeek 311-13
Adrian Hassan[33] 33North Hills, CaliforniaRealtor
James Pierce[34] 28Brownsburg, IndianaAttorney
Warwick Reider[35] 27Oxford, OhioConstruction Manager14
Caleb Arthur[36] 29Kentwood, MichiganResident PhysicianWeek 215-19
John Henry Spurlock30Wilmington, North CarolinaUnderwater Welder
Josh Young[37] [38] 28Bethlehem, PennsylvaniaHarvard Grad Student
Kaleb Kim[39] 26Norcross, GeorgiaConstruction Salesman
Spencer Storbeck[40] 32Moorpark, CaliforniaMedical Sales Director
Chris Spell27White Plains, New YorkWorld Record JumperWeek 120-25[41]
Joe Menzia31Ramsey, MinnesotaTech Operations Director
Khalid Hassan28Dearborn, MichiganTech Recruiter
Nicholas "Nic" Barber[42] 32Berkeley Heights, New JerseyHR Executive
Peter Cappio33Armonk, New YorkAirline Pilot
Taylor Pegg[43] 32Beavercreek, OhioLoan Officer

Future appearances

The Bachelor

Joey Graziadei was chosen as the lead for season 28 of The Bachelor.[44]

Bachelor in Paradise

Season 9

Aaron Bryant, Aaron Schwartzman, Brayden Bowers, John Buresh, John Henry Spurlock, Michael Barbour, Peter Cappio, Sean McLaughlin, Tanner Courtad, and Taylor Pegg returned for season 9 of Bachelor in Paradise.[45] John, Sean, and Aaron S. were eliminated in week 2. Brayden and Taylor were eliminated in week 4. Tanner split from Jess Girod, Peter split from Sam Picco, and Michael split from Olivia Lewis in week 5. Aaron B. and John Henry got engaged to Eliza Isichei and Kat Izzo, respectively, in week 5.

Dancing with the Stars

Charity Lawson participated in season 32 of Dancing with the Stars where she partnered with Artem Chigvintsev.[46] They finished in fourth place.

Call-out order

Order! rowspan="2"
BachelorsWeek
12345678
1Aaron B.BraydenAaron B.BraydenDotunJoeyDotunJoeyDotun
2JoshAaron B.JohnDotunJoeyDotunXavierDotunJoey
3JoeyJohnJoey Aaron B.XavierAaron B.JoeyAaron B.
4WarwickXavierDotunCaleb B.Aaron B.XavierAaron B.Xavier
5XavierJoeyTannerXavierTannerTanner
6Caleb A.Caleb B.Caleb B.JoeySeanSean
7KhalidWarwickWarwickMichaelCaleb B.
John
Michael
8NicAaron S.MichaelJohn
9John HenryCaleb A.SeanSean
10Aaron S.AdrianXavierTannerBrayden
11TannerJamesAaron S.Aaron S.
Adrian
James
12ChrisSeanJames
13BraydenMichaelAdrian
14SpencerTannerBraydenWarwick
15Caleb B.DotunCaleb A.
John Henry
Josh
Kaleb K.
Spencer
16JoeKaleb K.
17Kaleb K.John Henry
18AdrianJosh
19JamesSpencer
20PeterChris
Joe
Khalid
Nic
Peter
Taylor
21Michael
22Taylor
23Sean
24John
25Dotun

The contestant received the first impression rose

The contestant received a rose during a date

The contestant was eliminated

The contestant was eliminated during a date

The contestant was eliminated outside the rose ceremony

The contestant quit the competition

The contestant won the competition

Episodes

See also: List of The Bachelorette (American TV series) episodes.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ABC Sets Summer 2023 Premiere Dates, Including 'Jeopardy! Masters' & 'The Bachelorette'. March 24, 2023. March 24, 2023. Rouse. Isaac. TV Insider. March 24, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230324172100/https://www.tvinsider.com/1086657/abc-2023-premiere-dates-judge-steve-harvey-the-wonder-years/. live.
  2. Web site: ABC Announces Next 'Bachelorette' Lead During 'Women Tell All' Special. March 14, 2023. March 14, 2023. Gajewski. Ryan. The Hollywood Reporter. March 15, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230315021104/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/the-bachelorette-charity-lawson-next-lead-zach-shallcross-abc-1235352834/. live.
  3. Web site: Season 20 Bachelorette Charity Lawson Engaged to Dotun Olubeko. August 21, 2023. August 21, 2023. Hearon. Sarah. Us Weekly.
  4. Web site: Caleb Balgaard, WWE NXT Superstar Kale Dixon, Joins Cast of 'The Bachelorette' 2023. June 2, 2023. June 3, 2023. Chiari. Mike. Bleacher Report. June 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230602231427/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10078014-caleb-balgaard-wwe-nxt-superstar-kale-dixon-joins-cast-of-the-bachelorette-2023. live.
  5. Web site: Who is Chris Spell, world record jumper on 'The Bachelorette'?. June 2, 2023. June 3, 2023. Mujid. Zaakirah. BVM Sports. June 3, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230603091557/https://bvmsports.com/2023/06/02/who-is-chris-spell-world-record-jumper-on-the-bachelorette/. live.
  6. Web site: Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLauglin's son Sean a suitor on 'The Bachelorette'. March 30, 2023. May 9, 2023. Stanforth. Lauren. Times Union. May 9, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230509202609/https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/steve-mclauglin-s-son-sean-suitor-the-17868435.php. live.
  7. Web site: 'The Bachelorette': Charity Lawson Says She's 'Definitely Smitten' After Meeting Her Men (Exclusive). Entertainment Tonight. Gawley. Paige. March 22, 2023. April 1, 2023. March 31, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230331164508/https://www.etonline.com/the-bachelorette-charity-lawson-says-shes-definitely-smitten-after-meeting-her-men-exclusive-201403. live.
  8. Web site: 'The Bachelorette' Charity Lawson's heart is racing with one-on-one date at Crescent City Classic race in New Orleans. WGNO. Lopez. Kenny. April 8, 2023. April 11, 2023. April 11, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230411085645/https://wgno.com/news/the-bachelorette-charity-lawsons-heart-is-racing-with-one-on-one-date-at-crescent-city-classic-race-in-new-orleans/. live.
  9. Web site: See New Bachelorette Charity Lawson Head to Fiji to Find Love in Exclusive First Photos from Her Season. People. Falcone. Dana Rose. April 21, 2023. April 21, 2023. April 22, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230422012608/https://people.com/tv/bachelorette-exclusive-first-look-photos-charity-lawson-fiji/. live.
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  12. Web site: Presenting: All 29 Contestants on Charity Lawson's New Season of 'The Bachelorette'. Cosmopolitan. Garcia. Gretty. March 20, 2023. April 1, 2023. April 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230402004923/https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/g43365136/charity-lawson-bachelor-contestants/. live.
  13. Web site: 'The Bachelorette': Meet Charity Lawson's Suitors for Season 20. June 1, 2023. June 1, 2023. Shafer. Ellise. Variety. June 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230601171432/https://variety.com/lists/the-bachelorette-season-20-cast/. live.
  14. Web site: Will the 'Bachelorette' settle in Fresno? Valley man vying for reality TV show rose. June 29, 2023. July 2, 2023. Tehee. Joshua. The Fresno Bee. June 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230629194146/https://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article276833506.html. live.
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  16. Web site: Meet Joey Graziadei, 'The Bachelorette' contestant from Montgomery County. June 27, 2023. June 28, 2023. Rudnesky. Franki. Philly Voice. June 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230627230302/https://www.phillyvoice.com/bachelorette-abc-contestant-joey-graziadei-west-chester-university-royersford-montgomery-county/. live.
  17. Web site: West Chester University Alum Competes for Love on 'The Bachelorette'. June 30, 2023. July 2, 2023. Rapp. Julia. Vista Today. July 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230702020346/https://vista.today/2023/06/joey-graziadei-bachelorette/. live.
  18. Web site: 'Bachelorette' Charity Lawson talks opportunity to find love and first impression of Katy native. June 23, 2023. June 24, 2023. Wilmore. Brittaney. KTRK-TV. June 23, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230623211119/https://abc13.com/charity-lawson-bachelorette-contestants-aaron-bryant-the-2023-premiere-date/13419274/. live.
  19. Web site: 'The Bachelorette' favorite Aaron Bryant is former Katy Seven Lakes High School football star. July 10, 2023. July 13, 2023. Young. Matt. Houston Chronicle. July 14, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230714021030/https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/bachelorette-aaron-bryant-katy-football-7-lakes-18192355.php. live.
  20. Web site: UNC Doctoral Student Among Contestants for New 'Bachelorette' Season. June 14, 2023. June 17, 2023. McConnell. Brighton. Chapelboro. June 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230617051417/https://chapelboro.com/news/entertainment/unc-doctoral-student-among-contestants-for-new-bachelorette-season. live.
  21. Web site: Who is Xavier Bonner? 5 things to know about 'The Bachelorette' finalist from Ohio. August 7, 2023. August 8, 2023. Ogwude. Haadiza. The Cincinnati Enquirer. August 9, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230809032042/https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/2023/08/07/xavier-bonner-bachelorette-ohio-native/70513901007/. live.
  22. The Bachelorette recap: A Fiji fantasy falls apart. August 7, 2023. August 7, 2023. Baldwin. Kristen. Entertainment Weekly. August 9, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230809032609/https://ew.com/tv/recaps/the-bachelorette-season-20-episode-7-fantasy-suites/. live.
  23. The Bachelorette recap: Chosen families. July 31, 2023. August 1, 2023. Baldwin. Kristen. Entertainment Weekly. August 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230801020657/https://ew.com/tv/recaps/the-bachelorette-season-20-episode-6/. live.
  24. Web site: Pittsburgher appearing as contestant on new season of 'The Bachelorette'. June 1, 2023. June 2, 2023. WTAE-TV. June 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230601234323/https://www.wtae.com/article/pittsburgher-appearing-as-contestant-on-new-season-of-the-bachelorette/44067621. live.
  25. The Bachelorette recap: Big indecision in the Big Easy. July 24, 2023. July 24, 2023. Baldwin. Kristen. Entertainment Weekly. July 25, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230725020845/https://ew.com/tv/recaps/the-bachelorette-season-20-episode-5/. live.
  26. Web site: 'Bachelorette' contestant Sean McLaughlin says Charity would have felt 'incredibly loved' during a hometown date with his family. August 15, 2023. August 17, 2023. Torres. Libby. Insider.
  27. Web site: Former Iowa Western college baseball player appears on 20th season of 'The Bachelorette'. July 6, 2023. July 11, 2023. Stahl. Jay. The Des Moines Register. August 9, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230809032554/https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/television/2023/07/06/the-bachelorette-caleb-balgaard-kale-dixon-iowa-western-baseball-wwe-charity-lawson/70387557007/. live.
  28. The Bachelorette recap: The brat came back. July 17, 2023. July 17, 2023. Baldwin. Kristen. Entertainment Weekly. July 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230718031628/https://ew.com/tv/recaps/the-bachelorette-season-20-episode-4/. live.
  29. Web site: Minnesotan John Buresh is among 'The Bachelorette' contestants. July 17, 2023. July 17, 2023. Ross. Jenna. Star Tribune. July 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230718021604/https://www.startribune.com/bachelorette-john-buresh-university-of-minnesota-graduate-university-of-st-thomas-excelsior/600290223/. live.
  30. Web site: Who went home on Charity Lawson's season of 'The Bachelorette'?. June 26, 2023. June 27, 2023. Brockington. Ariana. The Today Show. June 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230627033045/https://www.today.com/popculture/tv/who-went-home-bachelorette-charity-lawson-eliminations-rcna91204. live.
  31. Web site: Who Is Brayden Bowers? 5 Things to Know About the 'Bachelorette' Season 20 Contestant. June 26, 2023. June 27, 2023. Strout. Paige. Us Weekly. June 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230627022207/https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/the-bachelorettes-brayden-bowers-5-things-to-know/. live.
  32. Web site: FP? 'Bachelorette's' Mean Guys Scandal Revealed On 'Men Tell All' Special. August 15, 2023. August 17, 2023. Hines. Ree. Forbes.
  33. Web site: Adrian Hassan From 'The Bachelorette' Has a Daughter — Meet the Hopeful Single Dad. July 1, 2023. July 2, 2023. Crawford. Je'Kayla. Distractify. July 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230702020345/https://www.distractify.com/p/adrian-daughter-the-bachelorette. live.
  34. Web site: James Pierce From 'The Bachelorette' Is a "Corn Fed Indiana Boy" — Let's Meet Him. June 27, 2023. June 28, 2023. Thorson. Haylee. Distractify. June 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230627230246/https://www.distractify.com/p/james-pierce-the-bachelorette. live.
  35. Web site: 'Bachelorette' contender holds a rose and Miami connections. June 27, 2023. June 29, 2023. Hollowell. Reece. The Miami Student. June 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230629065312/https://www.miamistudent.net/article/2023/06/the-bachelorette-warwick-reider-miami-university-connection. live.
  36. Web site: 2 Michigan State alumni to compete for love on newest Bachelorette season. June 12, 2023. June 17, 2023. Barnes. Teanna. WDIV-TV. June 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230617051411/https://www.clickondetroit.com/entertainment/2023/06/12/double-trouble-from-michigan-state-university-2-alumni-will-compete-for-love-on-newest-bachelorette/. live.
  37. Web site: Most eligible bachelor: Bethlehem native Josh Young to appear on 'The Bachelorette'. March 22, 2023. June 17, 2023. Hood. Micaela. Lehigh Valley News. June 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230617051405/https://www.lehighvalleynews.com/arts-culture/entertainment/most-eligible-bachelor-bethlehem-native-josh-young-to-appear-on-the-bachelorette. live.
  38. Web site: Franklin & Marshall grad to compete for love on 'The Bachelorette'. June 7, 2023. June 17, 2023. Miller. Mickayla. Lancaster Online. June 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230617051407/https://lancasteronline.com/features/entertainment/franklin-marshall-grad-to-compete-for-love-on-the-bachelorette/article_8f248bac-0533-11ee-ab75-d3d6e19469db.html. live.
  39. Former Auburn offensive lineman set to star on "The Bachelorette". June 6, 2023. June 8, 2023. Dawe. Lance. Sports Illustrated. June 25, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230625152809/https://www.si.com/college/auburn/football/auburn-football-offensive-lineman-kaleb-kim-set-to-star-as-contestant-on-the-bachelorette-charity-lawson. live.
  40. Web site: Who Is Spencer Storbeck on 'The Bachelorette' 2023? Meet Charity Lawson's Contestant. June 27, 2023. June 28, 2023. Gallucci. Nicole. Decider. June 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230627230221/https://decider.com/2023/06/27/spencer-storbeck-the-bachelorette-2023-age-instagram-charity-lawson/. live.
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  42. Web site: Bayonne Army Vet Competes For Love On 'The Bachelorette'. June 26, 2023. June 27, 2023. Levine. Cecilia. The Daily Voice. June 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230627045435/https://dailyvoice.com/new-jersey/hudson/bayonne-army-vet-competes-for-love-on-the-bachelorette/. live.
  43. Web site: Beavercreek man among potential contestants for 20th season of 'The Bachelorette'. March 21, 2023. May 9, 2023. Kalen Hill. Zoe. Dayton.com. May 9, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230509202611/https://www.dayton.com/what-to-know/beavercreek-man-among-potential-contestants-for-20th-season-of-the-bachelorette/BP6UZ2ZQZJEVNC3EJSKDXDO5DM/. live.
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  45. Meet the cast of Bachelor in Paradise season 9. August 25, 2023. August 25, 2023. Wang. Jessica. Entertainment Weekly.
  46. Web site: 'The Bachelorette' Charity Lawson Joins 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 32. August 21, 2023. August 21, 2023. Lincoln. Ross. TheWrap.

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