Charity will choose her final 2 men after a shocking confession and ‘Bachelorette’ twist
A Georgia Peach in Fiji.
Our Georgia girl continued her journey to love in Fiji during this week’s episode of “The Bachelorette.”
It’s fantasy suites week, so let’s get to it. There’s a lot of drama, unexpected twists and steamy romance.
Here we go.
Xavier’s date
This date took place on a private island in Fiji, where Xavier and Charity were greeted by locals. The locals took Xavier and Charity away to get dressed in traditional clothing. They all learned a dance together and participated in some premarital rituals.
During the rituals, the pair shared how they felt. Charity spoke beautifully, but Xavier seemed like he was holding back a bit.
Later, he admitted to Charity that the whole thing was “scary” because he just saw the real seriousness in it.
The pair then went to dinner later and this is where things got really serious.
He opened up about his past relationship and even though he knows it’ll hurt Charity, he told her about how he was “unfaithful” to his ex. He explained that it took place multiple times over the course of five days while he was on a vacation.
This, of course, stunned Charity and made her very upset. After hearing this, she stepped away, but came back to the table willing to hear him out. However, Charity ended up sending him packing before the date was over because Xavier couldn’t seem to solidify his commitment to Charity by telling her he wouldn’t cheat on her.
Needless to say, she did not use the fantasy suite date card or key to the room with Xavier.
My thoughts: I am not going to waste much time here, because Xavier did enough of that for us. Poor Charity. And the thing is: she knew in her gut he wasn’t the one. Good riddance.
I loved when she said “this isn’t build a man workshop” because that is just gold.
Joey’s date
Joey and Charity began their date in style by riding in an ATV; however, it was very short-lived because there were technical difficulties.
So instead, they ventured down to a nearby waterfall and had a conversation about what Joey’s uncle said last week.
Joey explained that he was just stunned that his uncle showed up unannounced and was a bit nervous for her to meet his family. All that being said, Charity and Joey laughed it off, kissed and enjoyed each other’s embrace in the water.
Later in the night, Joey and Charity shared dinner together and discussed more of themselves and their future plans.
Joey expressed some insecurities about his own personality because he is a people-pleaser to which Charity related and shared her own experiences. They chatted some more and Joey told Charity that he was in love with her.
Charity smiled and told Joey she was “actually in love” with him.
“I’m floating,” she told the cameras.
I think it’s pretty obvious here, but the couple decided to forgo their own rooms and they shared a fantasy suite together.
The next morning, Joey and Charity woke up together.
“I’m beaming,” she told the cameras. “I’m just so at peace.”
My thoughts: I am really rooting for Joey. He is just so sweet and has a pure heart of gold. If Joey isn’t the one, then I know he will be a great choice for “The Bachelor.”
Dotun’s date
Dotun and Charity wasted no time in making memories as they sped off on jet skis.
“The ocean is ours,” she told the cameras.
The pair parked at a nearby sand bar and they popped champagne in the sunshine. Charity opened up about meeting Dotun’s family and told Dotun that it all felt “perfect.”
“It’s an absolute fairytale, like truly,” Charity told Dotun.
The couple embraced, kissed and took a walk on the sandbar, overlooking the beautiful Fiji seas.
“I’m smitten and in love with Charity,” Dotun told the cameras.
During dinner, the pair told each other they are in love with one another. They kissed under the Fiji moonlight and decided to take the fantasy suite key.
The next morning, the couple woke up in bed together.
“I’m on cloud nine,” Charity told the cameras in the morning.
My thoughts: Charity and Dotun are goals. They are endgame. They are effortlessly in love and I am more than here for it. All the heart eyes.
He’s back, back again
Aaron made his way to Fiji after being let go last week during hometowns week.
“I needed more time with her,” Aaron said to the cameras. “I want to know where her head’s at.”
Aaron approached Charity at the pool, ultimately surprising her.
Aaron sat Charity down and told her that his feelings haven’t changed. Charity also told him hers haven’t either and that she still questioned her choice, even to that day.
However, feelings or not and right choice or not, it’s almost decision time for Charity.
She will have to choose between Aaron, Joey or Dotun.
My thoughts on this: She should have kept Aaron another week and let go of Xavier last week. Aaron wouldn’t have wasted her time like Xavier did.
Next week, the drama continues as the men get together during “The Men Tell All.” Then, in two weeks, her journey comes to an end.
Will she get engaged?
Watch Charity’s future unfold next Monday at 8 p.m.
What are your thoughts on the fantasy suite episode? Comment below or let me know at cmadden@mcclatchy.com
This story was originally published August 9, 2023 at 12:34 PM.
