This post contains details from the Season 20finaleofABCsThe Bachelorette.
Charity Lawson is officially engaged!
Season 20 ofThe Bachelorettewrapped up on Monday night with a three-hour episode, including theAfter the Final Rosesegment.
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Hes really hoping that Charity will take him back.
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That night, Aaron meets Charity at her hotel room.
She sends him to his own room for the night while she processes what shes feeling.
Before proposals, theres one more rose ceremony.
It ends up being largely for nothing though, because Charity doesnt offer Aaron a rose.
It makes for good TV.
Aaron isnt thrilled to go home so quickly, but he seems to understand her honesty.
Now, its time for Aaron to talk about his heartbreak on stage duringAfter the Final Rose.
Back in Fiji, its time for Joey and Dotun to meet Charitys family.
In a confessional, her mom says she worries that Charity isnt decisive.
First up, the family is meeting Joey.
Hes pretty nervous, but he makes a good first impression.
Her mom notes how attentive he is, adding that its clear Charity and Joey have a connection.
And just like that…Joey gets the stamp of approval!
In fact…Charitys mom tells the cameras that she thinks he could be the one for her daughter.
Now, its time for the family to meet Dotun.
After having such a good impression of Joey, Charitys family isnt really sold on Dotun.
But ultimately, her mom tells her to go with her gut and dont deny the truth.
In her moms mind, she can only truly be in love with one person.
No matter what, they want Charity to make her own decision.
According to Charity, there isnt a right or wrong answer.
Charity leaves the conversation very upset.
First up is her last date with Joey.
Joey is excited to learn that he impressed Charitys family.
He says that his goal was not to tell them he loved Charity but toshowit (very romantic).
They share a few more kisses before they have to say goodbye.
In a confessional, Joey says hes fairly confident hell be leaving the show as an engaged man.
Only time will tell.
Before we get to Charitys final date with Dotun, its time to sneak in anotherBachelor in Paradiseannouncement.
Kat Izzo and Brooklyn Willie (both from Zach Shallcross season) are headed to the beach.
ABC also aireda teaser for Season 9, which you’re free to watch at that link.
Nowwe get to see Charity and Dotun reunite after the family meeting.
She says she still has a lot to think about before the proposals.
All Dotun can do now is wait it out.
Finally, weve arrived at the proposals.
When the first van arrives…Joey steps out.
Bachelor Nation should know what that means.
Hes not the one.
Joey very confidently and lovingly tells Charity that hes felt honored to be a part of her story.
Before he can get down on one knee, Charity stops him.
Despite their love, Charity says she has found a love thats deeper with someone else.
She finishes her speech through tears, making sure that Joey knows she really does love him.
They share one last embrace as they say a final goodbye.
At this point, theyre both crying as they walk to the van and Charity watches him drive away.
And now…theres still an hour left in the telecast!
When Charity joins him on stage, shes eager to see him and have another conversation.
A quick, but heartwarming reunion!
Without further ado, Dotun gets down on one knee and asks Charity to marry him.
He can barely get the words out before Charity is jumping to say yes.
And in turn, Charity offers Dotun the final rose!
Back at the studio, Dotun and Charity are ready to be introduced to the world as a couple.
Surprise, surprise!Joey is going to beThe Bachelor.
And lucky for Bachelor Nation, we wont have to wait long for more.
At this point, the franchise is basically airing year-round.The Golden BachelorandBachelor in Paradisebothpremiere in September.
