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ABC producers bashed over Charity Lawson and Dotun Olubeko's bungee jumping date: 'It's The Bachelorette, not Fear Factor'

During 'The Bachelorette' Season 20 Week 4, Charity Lawson gives the first rose to Dotun Olubeko as he 'could be her person'

WASHINGTON, DC: 'The Bachelorette' Season 20 returned with thrilling twists and turns and obviously stirring drama. Charity Lawson and her remaining suitors jetted off to Washington state for one-on-one and group dates. Halfway through Season 20, the drama flared up in the most recent episode.

Dotun Olubeko was chosen by Charity for a private date. Charity and Dotun had to go bungee jumping, nevertheless. Notably, Dotun and Charity both acknowledged having a fear of heights. Meanwhile, viewers criticized the producers on social media for pressuring Charity and Dotun to go bungee jumping.

Charity Lawson and Dotun Olubeko go on bungee jumping date

Charity who is afraid of heights, breaks down in tears because she was terrified of bungee jumping. She told Dotun, "I'm quiet for a reason because I'm freaking out." Dotun noted in a confessional that he's trying to "stay strong for Charity." However, they eventually won over their fear and went bungee jumping twice. However, Charity was on cloud nine during her date with Dotun. She noted that the relationship is "natural" and that she feels like Dotun really sees her. She also said that she thinks that Dotun "could be her person." Notably, Dotun gets the first rose on Monday, July 17 episode.

'Why are they making them do this?'

'The Bachelorette' Season 20 viewers were seemingly furious over Charity and Dotun's bungee jumping date. A Twitter user wrote, "Why are they making them do this??? It’s The Bachelorette not Fear Factor." Another viewer tweeted, "I really wish producers would stop forcing leads to do things they clearly do not want to do. Like stop making them go bungee jumping and skydiving if they do not want to." Another user noted, "They sent two black ppl to jump off a cliff 😭😭😭😭 both of them are fighting for their lives! Which producer set them up?! 💀." Another person said, "Never tell the producers you have a fear of heights. They WILL throw you off a bridge." Another follower added, "Ok there’s a difference between “facing your fears” and “making your lead cry on television” poor charity." Another critic stated, "Petition to stop making contestants bungee jump off this damn bridge."

'The Bachelorette' Season 20 airs every Monday at 8 pm ET on ABC.