Meet ABC's Next 'Bachelorette' Star for Season 20

ABC gives lead role to 'Bachelor' fan favorite who was jilted by Zach Shallcross.

Charity Lawson was named the next The Bachelorette on Tuesday night's The Bachelor "The Women Tell All" special.

Host Jesse Palmer gave Charity the exciting news at the end of the show where the eliminated ladies gathered to lick their wounds.

The stunning Georgia native made it to Zach Shallcross’ final four but she didn't receive a rose on Monday night’s show.

Viewers saw her leave the show sobbing, "It makes no f---ing sense to me," after Zach tried to explain her elimination after the hometown visits.

But now, Charity, 26, will have plenty of men to choose from as The Bachelorette star!

ABC announced the show will premiere this summer.

Charity has proven to be a fan favorite and here, Parade tells you what you need to know about the beauty.

How did Charity Lawson react when Jesse told her she'd be the next 'Bachelorette'?

At the end of "The Women Tell All" special, the host pretended to be doing a promotional The Bachelor game with Charity, but then told her, "I want you to be our next Bachelorette." She told Jesse, "Stop. Is this for real? No way. Oh my God, I'm going to cry. It's a yes! Absolutely!"

What are Charity Lawson's Bachelorette expectations?

Charity told the cameras, "I've waited forever to find the love of my life and it blows my mind that I could meet my person and be engaged and literally have my happily ever after." She then phoned her parents to tell them the happy news.

Where is Charity Lawson from?

The Southern lady hails from Columbus, Georgia. “The Georgia beauty takes her name as a call to love and care for people and has built her life on that purpose,” according to Charity’s ABC bio.

What is Charity Lawson's job?

Charity Lawson is a child and family therapist at Tri-County Children's Advocacy Center.

Where did Charity Lawson go to school?

Charity earned a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from Auburn University in Alabama.

Is Charity Lawson on Instagram?

Charity's Instagram page is no trouble to find. Just search her name:  @CharityLawson. She has more than 32,000 followers on Instagram, and we're sure this number will continue to grow now that she'll be starring on The Bachelorette.

How old is Charity Lawson?

Charity Lawson is 27 years old. She was born Dec. 31, 1995.

How tall is Charity Lawson

Charity Lawson is 5 feet, 7 inches tall, which will make it easy for her handsome suitors to sweep her off her feet on Season 20 of The Bachelorette.

How did things end between Charity and Zach?

As fans saw on Monday night's episode, Charity had a warm date with Zach in her hometown, Columbus. He met her brother, childhood friends, and long-married parents.

At the end of the day, she told him, "I'm honestly falling in love."

However, the hunk gave roses to his final three—Ariel Frenkel, Gabi Elnicki, and Kaity Biggar, while Charity was sent packing. “I hope you know, from my heart, this is the hardest decision I’ve had to make,” a teary Zach told her.

“I know you don’t want to hear this from me, but you deserve all the love, and I couldn’t give it to you,” he said. “I’m grateful to know you.”

Charity said in the van as she left the show, “I don’t really have words, because it doesn’t make sense. It makes no f---ing sense to me. 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.”

She added, “My biggest fear is someone saying, ‘I can’t give you the love you deserve.’ I don’t know what that means. I don’t know what that freaking means.”

What broke up Charity's previous relationship?

Charity told Zach on The Bachelor that her heart had been broken after her former beau had cheated on her. In fact, she said there were "several occurrences of infidelity."

What do Charity's Bachelor co-stars think about her being The Bachelorette?

Katherine Izzo said of Charity following "The Women Tell All" taping, "She's going to bring so much. She's very in tune with her emotions and can speak on them and also have fun." Aly Jacobs agreed, saying, "I love Charity. That's my girl. " Brooklyn Willie revealed to Parade.com, "Charity knows what she wants. She deserves all and more. She and I are super close still. I mean, we talk every single day."

What did Zach say about Charity's new starring role?

After "The Women Tell All" taping, Zach told reporters Charity is "so kind, so funny. She knows how to make everyone just feel good about themselves. She is taking it seriously. She wants to find love."

How many Black Bachelorettes have there been?

Charity Lawson will be the fourth Black Bachelorette. She follows Rachel Lindsay (season 13), Tayshia Adams (season 16) and Michelle Young (season 18). Very aware of the importance of her upcoming Bachelorette journey, Charity said in confessional on Tuesday night's show, "I can't wait to show little girls that look like me [that] being in a position like this is possible." Tearfully, she added, "I know that I'll be making a lot of people proud."