Charity opened up about past abuse
During her time on the hit TV show, Charity opened up about her past relationship, which she described as “emotionally abusive.”
As noted by PEOPLE, during her one-on-one date in Estonia, the reality star told Zach: “The relationship prior to being here was … it was an emotionally abusive relationship for me.
“I never honestly felt what it feels like to be seen as a partner or to be seen as a girlfriend.”
She revealed that her previous partner cheated on her with someone she knew and said: “It just became this really vicious cycle of manipulation.”
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call RAINN (Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network) at 800-656-HOPE (4673).
About Bachelorette host Jesse Palmer
Jesse Palmer is a TV personality and former contestant on The Bachelor.
The 44-year-old was part of season five of the show, which aired back in 2004.
Palmer is also a former NFL quarterback and a sports commentator on ESPN.
He previously served as a special contributor on Good Morning America and across ABC News.
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Charity has a degree in mental health
Charity graduated with a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama.
Viewers got to know her when she appeared on season 27 of The Bachelor, which starred Zach Shallcross.
Looking back at Charity’s exit on Zach’s season
After Zach Shallcross sent Charity Lawson home during the most recent season of The Bachelor, she tearfully confessed in the car that she didn’t understand why he broke up with her.
“It doesn’t make sense,” she sobbed.
“It makes no f**king sense to me.”
She concluded: “Sometimes that’s just the way life goes and it sucks, but it just means I’m one step closer to finding who I need to be with.”
Charity is now finding who she is supposed to be with on season 20 of The Bachelorette.
How to join The Bachelor, continued
The second way applicants can apply is via a casting call.
Fans can find more information on when and where casting calls are held on BachelorNation.com.
In-person applicants are asked to fill out a more detailed form with questions about why their past relationships ended, why they want to find love on television, and what they find most attractive, physically and personality-wise, in a future spouse.
Former contestants have also revealed that some casting is done through social media and casting directors have reached out on Instagram.
It’s important to have an open account where producers can access potential candidates the platform.
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