
Charity Lawson
Born in Columbus, Georgia, Charity Lawson earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Auburn University in May 2022. After working as a child and family therapist, Lawson was cast on Zach Shallcross’ season 27 of The Bachelor. The reality TV personality was ultimately sent home after hometowns week.
Lawson was named the Bachelorette for season 20 in March 2023, which began filming later that month. The ABC personality is the franchise’s fourth Black Bachelorette, following Rachel Lindsay, Tayshia Adams and Michelle Young’s respective seasons.
Lawson got engaged to Dotun Olubeko during the August 2023 finale. While making their first joint appearance on the After the Final Rose special, Olubeko announced that Lawson would join the season 32 cast of Dancing With the Stars.
Articles about Charity Lawson


Every Bachelor Nation Star Who Has Competed on 'Dancing With the Stars'

DWTS’ Carrie Ann Inaba Gets Booed for Charity Lawson Critiques in Finale

The Best Fashion From Variety’s Women of Reality TV Dinner

'Dancing With the Stars' Semifinals End With Shocking Elimination Twist

Who Got Eliminated During 'Dancing With the Stars' Taylor Swift Night?

Charity Lawson Puts Purple Jeans on Our Fall Shopping List — Get the Look

Charity Lawson 'A Little Confused' By 'DWTS' Monster Night Feedback

Bachelorette Charity Says Life 'Changed for the Better' When She Met Dotun

See Who Went Home During Dancing With the Stars’ Most Memorable Year Night

Bachelorette Charity Lawson Says Dotun Wedding Is Still 2 (or 3) Years Away

Derek Hough Floored By ‘Shocker’ Elimination on ‘Dancing With the Stars'

Why Artem Chigvintsev Will Miss 'DWTS' Latin Night With Charity Lawson

See Which 'DWTS' Duo Was Eliminated During the Season 32 Premiere

'DWTS' Season 32 Cast Share Their Fears About Joining the Competition

Charity Lawson, Artem Chigvintsev Address Kaitlyn Bristowe's 'DWTS' Warning

'Dancing With the Stars' Season 32 Cast Revealed: Meet the Duos

'DWTS' Season 32 Sets September Premiere Date on ABC and Disney+

Kaitlyn Bristowe Warns Charity Lawson the 'DWTS' Pros Can Be 'D--ks'

Bachelorette's Dotun Says Charity Will Make Romance a Priority Amid 'DWTS'
