The Bachelorette (American season 20)
The twentieth season of The Bachelorette will premiere on June 26, 2023.[1] This season features 27-year-old Charity Lawson, a child and family therapist from Columbus, Georgia.[2]
| The Bachelorette | |
|---|---|
| Season 20 | |
![]() Promotional poster | |
| Starring | Charity Lawson |
| Presented by | Jesse Palmer |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC |
| Additional information | |
| Filming dates | March 21 – April 30, 2023 |
| Season chronology | |
Lawson finished in fourth place on the 27th season of The Bachelor featuring Zach Shallcross.
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 politican Steven McLaughlin.[3][4][5]
Filming and development
Filming began on March 21, 2023, in Agoura Hills, California.[6] On April 8, Lawson was seen filming in New Orleans, Louisiana, and the season concluded in Fiji later that month.[7][8]
Contestants
29 potential contestants were revealed on March 18, 2023.[9]
Call-out order
| Order | Bachelors | Episode / Week |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ||
| 1 |
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original air date | Prod. code | U.S. viewers (millions) | Rating/share (18–49) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216 | 1 | "Week 1: Season Premiere" | June 26, 2023 | 2001 | TBD | TBA |
References
- Rouse, Isaac (March 24, 2023). "ABC Sets Summer 2023 Premiere Dates, Including 'Jeopardy! Masters' & 'The Bachelorette'". TV Insider. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
- Gajewski, Ryan (March 14, 2023). "ABC Announces Next 'Bachelorette' Lead During 'Women Tell All' Special". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
- "WWE announces its newest class of recruits to join the WWE Performance Center". WWE. August 16, 2022. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- Rapay, Eugene (February 7, 2023). "Cortlandt native Chris Spell breaks Guinness World Record for highest standing jump". The Journal News. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- Stanforth, Lauren (March 30, 2023). "Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLauglin's son Sean a suitor on 'The Bachelorette'". Times Union. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- Gawley, Paige (March 22, 2023). "'The Bachelorette': Charity Lawson Says She's 'Definitely Smitten' After Meeting Her Men (Exclusive)". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- Lopez, Kenny (April 8, 2023). "'The Bachelorette' Charity Lawson's heart is racing with one-on-one date at Crescent City Classic race in New Orleans". WGNO. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- Falcone, Dana Rose (April 21, 2023). "See New Bachelorette Charity Lawson Head to Fiji to Find Love in Exclusive First Photos from Her Season". People. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- Garcia, Gretty (March 20, 2023). "Presenting: All 29 Contestants on Charity Lawson's New Season of 'The Bachelorette'". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- Palinkas, Lorianne (March 21, 2023). "The Bachelorette Season 20: Meet Charity Lawson's 29 Suitors". Screen Rant. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- Kalen Hill, Zoe (March 21, 2023). "Beavercreek man among potential contestants for 20th season of 'The Bachelorette'". Dayton.com. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
