I just love Dotun and Charity together. So I don’t want any surprises next week. I loved seeing a Nigerian family on network TV, and the family just seemed so warm and inviting to Charity in the episode. Seeing Dotun’s face light up when his parents showed up was just priceless. I was crying! Also, just really loved his grandma’s spirit. She was lighting up the whole place. It was nice to hear Dotun’s family reassure Charity that Dotun is ready to be married and is a relationship kind of guy. And then! Their evening date? With the Thunderbird and the drive-in movie with their home videos? Whew, I love them and let’s wrap this show up NOW. — Erin
Was extremely, extremely skeptical of how ABC was going to depict an actual Nigerian family on TV, as opposed to a fictional, stereotypical caricature. His parents not being there wasn’t a strong start, but it’s not unheard of for immigrant parents to visit home and just take a breather! When they popped up unexpectedly, that was super adorable; those trips involve a lot of planning and saving. Secondly, I was happy to hear that Charity had some exposure to Nigerian food, because I will never forget when Raven from “Love Is Blind” asked if she could eat fufu with a fork … which is … insane. (When in Rome, just do as the Romans do; it is not ludicrous to eat with your hands, please.) The bluntness of a Nigerian mother simply cannot be beat. “If you pick my son, I will whisk you to Nigeria and give you a nice wedding!” I know that’s right, Auntie! Seeing Charity shed a tear over this man … yeah, he’s taken the top spot. The home videos were the most precious touch to close out this date. — Ruth
You CANNOT tell me these two are not cosmically meant to be together. I am so obsessed with their connection, and also I fully cried when Dotun’s mom told Charity that she already considers her a daughter. I will lose my entire mind if these two do not end up engaged at the end of this. — Alexandra
I haven’t been this into a “Bachelor” franchise couple in … maybe ever? I loved Dotun’s family ― the way he talked about his grandma! So sweet! ― and his parents cutting their trip to Nigeria short to come back to meet Charity was an amazing surprise. (I’ll be angry on their behalf over that if she doesn’t pick him.) You could tell Charity was bracing for some hint of bad news about Dotun, but his family members’ answers couldn’t have been better if they were coached. His brother specifically mentioned that Dotun is incredibly loyal and would never cheat ― did producers slip him some notes?
Was extremely, extremely skeptical of how ABC was going to depict an actual Nigerian family on TV, as opposed to a fictional, stereotypical caricature. His parents not being there wasn’t a strong start, but it’s not unheard of for immigrant parents to visit home and just take a breather! When they popped up unexpectedly, that was super adorable; those trips involve a lot of planning and saving. Secondly, I was happy to hear that Charity had some exposure to Nigerian food, because I will never forget when Raven from “Love Is Blind” asked if she could eat fufu with a fork … which is … insane. (When in Rome, just do as the Romans do; it is not ludicrous to eat with your hands, please.) The bluntness of a Nigerian mother simply cannot be beat. “If you pick my son, I will whisk you to Nigeria and give you a nice wedding!” I know that’s right, Auntie! Seeing Charity shed a tear over this man … yeah, he’s taken the top spot. The home videos were the most precious touch to close out this date. — Ruth
You CANNOT tell me these two are not cosmically meant to be together. I am so obsessed with their connection, and also I fully cried when Dotun’s mom told Charity that she already considers her a daughter. I will lose my entire mind if these two do not end up engaged at the end of this. — Alexandra
I haven’t been this into a “Bachelor” franchise couple in … maybe ever? I loved Dotun’s family ― the way he talked about his grandma! So sweet! ― and his parents cutting their trip to Nigeria short to come back to meet Charity was an amazing surprise. (I’ll be angry on their behalf over that if she doesn’t pick him.) You could tell Charity was bracing for some hint of bad news about Dotun, but his family members’ answers couldn’t have been better if they were coached. His brother specifically mentioned that Dotun is incredibly loyal and would never cheat ― did producers slip him some notes?
And then the night date! To a drive-in movie like Charity’s parents used to go to when they were dating? To watch their memories? Part of me is scared I’m being built up for some devastation here. — Elise