Why is Aaron Bryant back on 'The Bachelorette'? Charity Lawson 'reconsidering everything' after ex-suitor's return on finale

The reappearance of previously eliminated suitor Aaron Bryant adds to the drama of 'The Bachelorette' Season 20 finale
'The Bachelorette' lead Charity Lawson 'reconsidering everything' with Aaron Bryant's return in the finale (Instagram/aaronrbryant)
'The Bachelorette' lead Charity Lawson 'reconsidering everything' with Aaron Bryant's return in the finale (Instagram/aaronrbryant)

FIJI, OCEANIA: The Season 20 finale of 'The Bachelorette' is quickly approaching, and Charity Lawson is split between her two finalists and a third surprise suitor for her last pick. Charity is "reconsidering everything" after Aaron Bryant's return, according to the preview released by ABC ahead of the finale.

Everything boils down to this. Fans of 'The Bachelorette' have been watching Charity hunt for love on this season of the show. This week marks the live three-hour finale, in which we will finally learn who she will award her final rose to. The preview for this week's episode begins with Aaron's homecoming, and Charity finally expresses her emotion to him returning to fight for her.


 
 
 
 
 
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Why is Aaron Bryant back on 'The Bachelorette' Season 20?

Season 20 of 'The Bachelorette' is nearing an end, leaving Charity with a difficult decision to make, made even harder by the surprise reappearance of Aaron, whom she dismissed before the finalists' trip to Fiji. Charity's last weeks as 'The Bachelorette' lead have proven to be some of her most challenging, with the reality star forced to pick between the men with whom she has formed the greatest bonds during the season. Charity was stunned to see Aaron return and declare his love for her, trying to win her back after narrowing it down to Joey Graziadei and Dotun Olubeko.


 
 
 
 
 
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Charity Lawson 'reconsidering everything' after Aaron Bryant's return

Charity seems more torn than ever in a sneak preview for 'The Bachelorette' Season 20 finale, which was shared on the Bachelor Nation YouTube channel. Before the drama begins, Charity is frank and honest about her trip coming to an end, revealing, "I am in love and I know that I am getting engaged, but I don't know who it's going to be." Charity admits that she is having to "reconsider everything" right now.

Aaron's unexpected return to 'The Bachelorette' puts extra strain on Charity, especially since his emotions are coming out loud and clear. "I still think of you as a wife." "I still see you as a wife. I still see you as the mother of my children," Aaron tells an emotional Charity. "There's life coming back into me now," he says in an interview. "Kissing Charity feels like this all wasn't for nothing, and I'm right back in it emotionally."


 
 
 
 
 
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Who is Charity Lawson?

Charity Lawson was born to David E. and Vickie Lawson on December 31, 1995, in Columbus, Georgia. She works as a therapist for children and families. Charity earned a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from Alabama's Auburn University. Charity initially became known to viewers when she competed on Season 27 of 'The Bachelor,' which starred Zach Shallcross.


 
 
 
 
 
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Who is Aaron Bryant?

Aaron Bryant works as a software salesperson in San Diego, California. He was born in Katy, Texas, on May 17, 1993. He also works as a realtor, according to his Instagram bio. Aaron earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Marketing from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. During his collegiate years, he played football and served as team captain for two years.

'The Bachelorette' airs Mondays at 8 pm ET on ABC.

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