GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- It’s been months since the big news has been revealed! Charity Lawson, a former contestant vying for Zach Shallcross’ heart on season 27 of “The Bachelor“, is getting another shot at love as The Bachelorette’s newest lead! During “The Bachelor: Women Tell All Special”, which aired in early March on ABC, Jessie Palmer shared the exciting news with Charity during a game of “This or That.”

Relive the moment Charity Lawson was surprised with the Bachelorette news!

THE BACHELOR - ÒThe Women Tell AllÓ - ItÕs a night full of surprises, confrontations and apologies as Zach reunites with 15 memorable women to address this seasonÕs most unforgettable moments and controversies, followed by a sneak peek of overnights and an exciting announcement. TUESDAY, MARCH 14 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (ABC/Craig Sjodin) CHARITY
Photo courtesy of ABC/Craig Sjodin CHARITY

After asking if Charity would prefer “Bachelor in Paradise” or “The Bachelorette”, Charity chose “The Bachelorette” to which Jessie replied, “Well, I’m glad you said that because Charity, I want you to be our next Bachelorette.”

Charity was in full shock and accepted with tears of joy! She even went on to share the huge announcement with her family. Watch the full reveal uploaded to Bachelor Nation on ABC’s YouTube.

When does Season 20 of “The Bachelorette” starring Charity Lawson air?

According to ABC, “the captivating 27-year-old will begin handing out roses when the series returns this at 9 p.m. on Monday, June 26. West Michiganders can catch new episodes on ABC 4, and on Hulu the day following their premieres.

ABC reveals season 20 contestants of “The Bachelorette” featuring two men from Michigan

The Bachelorette stars Charity Lawson. (ABC/Sami Drasin)

According to ABC, there are 25 Bachelor’s in search of love with Charity Lawson, and two of them are from our great state–Michigan!

  • THE BACHELORETTE – ABCÕs ÒThe BacheloretteÓ stars Aaron B. (ABC/Ricky Middlesworth)
  • THE BACHELORETTE – ABCÕs ÒThe BacheloretteÓ stars Aaron S. (ABC/Ricky Middlesworth)
  • THE BACHELORETTE – ABCÕs ÒThe BacheloretteÓ stars Adrian. (ABC/Ricky Middlesworth)
  • THE BACHELORETTE – ABCÕs ÒThe BacheloretteÓ stars Brayden. (ABC/Ricky Middlesworth)
  • THE BACHELORETTE – ABCÕs ÒThe BacheloretteÓ stars Caleb A. (ABC/Ricky Middlesworth)
  • THE BACHELORETTE – ABCÕs ÒThe BacheloretteÓ stars Caleb B. (ABC/Ricky Middlesworth)
  • THE BACHELORETTE – ABCÕs ÒThe BacheloretteÓ stars Chris S. (ABC/Ricky Middlesworth)
  • THE BACHELORETTE – ABCÕs ÒThe BacheloretteÓ stars Dotun. (ABC/Ricky Middlesworth)
  • THE BACHELORETTE – ABCÕs ÒThe BacheloretteÓ stars James. (ABC/Ricky Middlesworth)
  • THE BACHELORETTE – ABCÕs ÒThe BacheloretteÓ stars Joe. (ABC/Ricky Middlesworth)
  • THE BACHELORETTE – ABCÕs ÒThe BacheloretteÓ stars Joey. (ABC/Ricky Middlesworth)
  • THE BACHELORETTE – ABCÕs ÒThe BacheloretteÓ stars John B. (ABC/Ricky Middlesworth)
  • THE BACHELORETTE – ABCÕs ÒThe BacheloretteÓ stars John Henry. (ABC/Ricky Middlesworth)
  • THE BACHELORETTE – ABCÕs ÒThe BacheloretteÓ stars Josh. (ABC/Ricky Middlesworth)
  • THE BACHELORETTE – ABCÕs ÒThe BacheloretteÓ stars Kaleb K. (ABC/Ricky Middlesworth)
  • THE BACHELORETTE – ABCÕs ÒThe BacheloretteÓ stars Khakid. (ABC/Ricky Middlesworth)
  • THE BACHELORETTE – ABCÕs ÒThe BacheloretteÓ stars Michael. (ABC/Ricky Middlesworth)
  • THE BACHELORETTE – ABCÕs ÒThe BacheloretteÓ stars Nick. (ABC/Ricky Middlesworth)
  • THE BACHELORETTE – ABCÕs ÒThe BacheloretteÓ stars Peter. (ABC/Ricky Middlesworth)
  • THE BACHELORETTE – ABCÕs ÒThe BacheloretteÓ stars Sean. (ABC/Ricky Middlesworth)
  • THE BACHELORETTE – ABCÕs ÒThe BacheloretteÓ stars Spencer. (ABC/Ricky Middlesworth)
  • THE BACHELORETTE – ABCÕs ÒThe BacheloretteÓ stars Tanner. (ABC/Ricky Middlesworth)
  • THE BACHELORETTE – ABCÕs ÒThe BacheloretteÓ stars Taylor. (ABC/Ricky Middlesworth)
  • THE BACHELORETTE – ABCÕs ÒThe BacheloretteÓ stars Warwick. (ABC/Ricky Middlesworth)
  • THE BACHELORETTE – ABCÕs ÒThe BacheloretteÓ stars Xavier. (ABC/Ricky Middlesworth)
  • Aaron B., 29, a software salesman from San Diego, Calif.
  • Aaron S., 33, a firefighter from San Diego, Calif.
  • Adrian, 33, a realtor from Northridge, Calif.
  • Brayden, 24, a travel nurse from San Diego, Calif.
  • Caleb A., 29, a resident physician from Ann Arbor, Mich.
  • Caleb B., 24, a pro wrestler from Orlando, Fla.
  • Christopher “Chris,” 27, a world record jumper from White Plains, N.Y.
  • Dotun, 30, an integrative medicine specialist from Brooklyn, N.Y.
  • James, 28, an attorney from Chicago, Ill.
  • Joe, 32, a tech operations director from San Francisco, Calif.
  • Joseph “Joey,” 27, a tennis pro from Lawai, Hawaii.
  • John., 27, a data scientist from New York, N.Y.
  • John Henry, 30, an underwater welder from Virginia Beach, Va.
  • Josh, 28, a Harvard grad student from Bethlehem, Pa.
  • Kaleb K., 26, construction salesman from Norcross, Ga.
  • Ahmad Khalid “Khalid,” 28, a tech recruiter from Dearborn, Mich.
  • Michael, 28, a yacht captain from Chicago, Ill.
  • Nicholas “Nick,” 32, an HR executive from Bayonne, N.J.
  • Peter, 33, an airline pilot from New York, N.Y.
  • Sean, 25, a software sales representative from Tampa, Fla.
  • Spencer, 32, a medical sales director from Moorpark, Calif.
  • Tanner, 30, a mortgage lender from Pittsburgh, Pa.
  • Taylor, 32, a loan officer from Springboro, Ohio
  • Warwick, 27, a construction manager from Nashville, Tenn.
  • Xavier, 27, a biomedical scientist from Carrboro, N.C.

Michigan contestants:

Fun facts about Charity Lawson

THE BACHELOR - Ò2704Ó - This week, Zach and the remaining women set off on their international journey to find love, starting off on the romantic beaches of The Bahamas. First up, Zach sets sail to explore the worldÕs largest underwater sculpture and see how deep his connection with one lucky girl can grow. The next day, Zach invites the women to a fish-fry party, but drama bubbles up when one woman refuses to let someone steal him away. That night, after learning one person may not be here for the right reasons, Zach addresses his concerns head-on. Later, Zach ventures out on his second one-on-one on a wild ATV ride through the forest on ÒThe Bachelor,Ó MONDAY, FEB. 13 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EST), on ABC. (ABC/Craig Sjodin) CHARITY
Charity Lawson accepts a rose from Zach Shallcross. Photo courtesy of ABC/Craig Sjodin.
  • Charity is a child and family therapist from Columbus, GA
  • Earned a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Auburn University
  • Is searching for a life partner who “loves dogs, thrifting and a good tailgate; but, above all else, is honest, empathetic and values her for who she is.”
  • Has parents who have been married for over 47 years and is “eager to find a lasting love matching their example.”

I’ve waited forever to find the love of my life. And it blows my mind that I can meet my person and be engaged and literally have my happily ever after!

Charity Lawson

Congratulations, Charity!