Charity Lawson
Charity Lawson | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 30, 1995[1] Columbus, Georgia, U.S. |
| Education | Auburn University (BS, MA) |
| Occupation | Television personality |
| Years active | 2022–present |
Charity Lawson (born December 30, 1995) is an American television personality who appeared on season 27 of The Bachelor, and starred in season 20 of The Bachelorette.[2]
Early life and education
Lawson was born and raised in Columbus, Georgia to parents David and Vickie.[3] She has two older siblings, Nehemiah and Amikaya.[4]
Lawson attended Auburn University, where she received her Bachelor of Science in rehabilitation and disability and her Masters in clinical mental health counseling.[5] Following her graduation, she remained in Auburn and worked as a child therapist.[3]
Television shows
The Bachelor
In January 2023, Lawson was revealed to be a contestant on season 27 of The Bachelor, starring Zach Shallcross.[5] She finished the season in fourth place, being sent home in the rose ceremony following hometowns.[6]
The Bachelorette
Lawson was announced as The Bachelorette on March 14, 2023, during The Women Tell All.[7] On August 7, 2023, she became engaged to contestant Dotun Olubeko.[8]
Lawson made a guest appearance in season 21 of show, starring Jenn Tran.[9]
Dancing with the Stars
On August 21, 2023, during the After the Final Rose special, it was announced that Lawson would compete in season 32 of Dancing with the Stars.[10] She was partnered with professional dancer Artem Chigvintsev.[11] Chigvintsev tested positive for COVID-19 in October, 2023, and was replaced by Ezra Sosa for the second week of the competition.[12] Lawson and Chigvintsev made it to the final episode of the season, where they finished in fourth place.[13]
Personal life
Lawson has been engaged to Dotun Olubeko since August 7, 2023.[14] They currently reside in New York City.[15]
References
- ↑ Miller, Korin (2023-06-26). "Meet Charity Lawson: Everything To Know About The New 'Bachelorette's Age, Job, Family, And More". Women's Health. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- ↑ Blackwelder, Carson (2023-03-14). "'The Bachelorette' season 20 to star Charity Lawson". Good Morning America. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- 1 2 Madden, Chelsea (2022-11-01). "Columbus native to compete for a rose on upcoming season of The Bachelor". Ledger-Enquirer. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Caruso, Skyler (2023-08-22). "Everything to Know About 'The Bachelorette' Star Charity Lawson". People. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- 1 2 Spanfeller, Jamie (2023-01-23). "Meet The Cast Of Zach Shallcross's 'Bachelor' Season In 2023 And See Their Instagrams". Women's Health. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Travis, Emlyn (2023-03-13). "The Bachelor recap: Hometown heartbreak". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Gajewski, Ryan (2023-03-15). "ABC Announces Next 'Bachelorette' Lead During 'Women Tell All' Special". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- ↑ Baldwin, Kristen. "'The Bachelorette' finale recap: Our queen finds her king". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 2025-07-25. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- ↑ Baldwin, Kristen (2024-08-12). "The Bachelorette recap: Spiraling in Seattle". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Campione, Katie (2023-08-22). "'Dancing With The Stars' Adds Charity Lawson To Season 32 Cast". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- ↑ "Breaking News - "Dancing with the Stars" Cha Chas Back to the Ballroom for Season 32 with an All-New Celebrity Cast". The Futon Critic. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- ↑ Rice, Lynette (2023-10-03). "'Dancing With The Stars' Pro Artem Chigvintsev Has Covid; Charity Lawson Will Dance With Troupe Member Ezra Sosa". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- ↑ Campione, Katie (2023-12-06). "'Dancing With The Stars' Finale: Who Brings Home The Season 32 Mirrorball Trophy?". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- ↑ "'Bachelorette' Alum Charity Lawson Teases Details of Her Upcoming Wedding to Dotun Olubeko". People. Archived from the original on 2026-01-14. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- ↑ "Charity Lawson Reveals She Did 'Something Crazy for Love,' Plus: Her Dream 'Happy Hour' Guests". Bachelor Nation. 2026-02-26. Retrieved 2026-06-06.