Who is Dotun? 10 things about the man who could get the final rose on ‘The Bachelorette’
Season 20 of “The Bachelorette” is coming to an end soon, and Georgia native Charity Lawson has chosen her final three suitors in time for fantasy suites week.
This season of the hit ABC reality dating show has been one of the most genuine when it comes to finding love, with fans believing that Charity has strong connections with all three men who are left.
And of the finalists, a California man is fighting for the final rose from Charity.
Dotun Olubeko brought Charity home to Fresno during hometown dates in this week’s episode of the “The Bachelorette” and easily secured a rose from the Peach State native.
Here are 10 things to know about Dotun ahead of the final episodes of “Bachelorette.”
Dotun is Nigerian
Dotun’s family is originally from Nigeria, and he moved with them to the U.S. when he was 4 years old.
“We came here with nothing, but my parents took on whatever job they could,” Dotun said in his “Bachelorette” intro. “They’ve done really well to give me a life that I’m happy to live, so it’s been a humbling experience.”
He’s from Fresno, California
Dotun now lives in Brooklyn, New York, but he grew up in Fresno, California, with his family, According to Cosmopolitan.
He’s smart
Dotun has a master’s degree in human nutrition and functional medicine and a and bachelor’s degree in nutrition and food Science.
He’s very athletic
During his time in college, Dotun ran track and played football.
On his website, Dotun also refers to himself as an “NCAA All-American, and professional hurdler.”
Wait, did we mention he has his own fitness company?
Yes, he does. It’s called DPT Health & Fitness and it was founded in 2020.
“DPT’s programs are the white-glove experience that applies this approach to busy professionals and athletes through carefully curated nutrition and exercise plans along with lifestyle recommendations to maximize performance every waking moment, the website says.
He loves to travel
According to his “Bachelor Biography,” Dotun went on a “spontaneous 45-day trip around Europe.”
His socials reflect his love for health and fitness
His Instagram handle is @dotunolubeko and we just want to say, “you’re welcome” in advance.
His account is full of fitness routines and tips, ab pics, travel snapshots and oh, did we already say shirtless photos?
He made Bachelor Nation history
During Charity’s season, Dotun was chosen for not one but two one-on-one dates. Here’s the kicker: the dates were back to back.
And according to Reality TV World, this was the franchise’s first ever back-to-back, one-on-one date.
Charity explained a little about why she chose to do things this way on an episode of the “Bachelor Happy Hour” podcast:
“With Dotun, it was like, ‘Yeah! Why not? Let’s continue our connection,’” she said. “There’s something special and it was a special time that we had, that we got to spend in New Orleans together.”
He doesn’t like heights
On Dotun’s very first one-on-one date with Charity, the couple took a leap of faith (literally) and went bungee jumping.
Before the jump, Dotun was so nervous he said “My biggest heights is fears,” to which the producers giggled and corrected him.
More fun facts about the “Bachelorette” contestant
• Dotun is terrible at movie trivia.
• Dotun would love to be the head of the CIA.
• Dotun loves his air fryer.
What do you like most about Dotun? Comment below or let me know at cmadden@mcclatchy.com
This story was originally published August 3, 2023 at 12:15 PM with the headline "Who is Dotun? 10 things about the man who could get the final rose on ‘The Bachelorette’."
