Charity Lawson Says 'The Bachelorette' Is 'Bigger Than Her'

Charity Lawson accepted the role of the newest "Bachelorette" lead following the "Women Tell All" episode of the last season of "The Bachelor."

It all went down when "Bachelor" host Jesse Palmer sat down with the 27-year-old to play a game of "This or That" for, what Palmer said, was for their social media. He began by asking questions such as "Sunrise or sunset?" and "Camping or glamping?" but it quickly changed when Palmer asked Lawson, "Bachelor in Paradise or The Bachelorette?" to which Lawson hesitated slightly before answering, "The Bachelorette."

"I'm glad you said that because Charity, I want you to be our next Bachelorette," Palmer said, shocking Lawson. She accepted the role, and the 27-year-old went out on her journey of being "The Bachelorette" a few days later.

A few days ago, she officially wrapped filming and had her first television interview since returning.

The 27-year-old went on "The Jennifer Hudson Show," where she talked about being the fourth woman of color to hold the role of "Bachelorette" lead and the second monoracial African American woman to be the "Bachelorette."

"It's bigger than me," Lawson told Jennifer Hudson, "and I'm honored to hold that representation for other people at home that look like me -- little girls and women of color who can look up to me and acknowledge that this is possible for them too."

Rachel Lindsay was the first woman of color to be the "Bachelorette" lead on Season 13, followed by  Tayshia Adams, who split Season 16 with Clare Crawley. The most recent before Lawson was Michelle Young, who was the Season 18 lead.

Lawson explained how she still can't believe she is the "Bachelorette." "I still am [processing it]," Lawson said on the show. "This time last year... I was graduating and then working [as a child and family therapist] and getting the opportunity to go on Zach's season and be on The Bachelor, and now I'm on my journey."

"So I feel like things keep improving," she continued. "So it's a lot, but all exciting, and I'm just glad and grateful for all these good things."

She then said, "I am so ready [for love]. I think I'm even more ready... I'm excited."

Before filming began, Charity Lawson went on "Good Morning America" to discuss becoming the next "Bachelorette."

"It is an indescribable feeling," she said. "I am so honored and so excited. I still feel like I'm dreaming and processing those feelings. I am so excited for what's to come."

When speaking on her upcoming journey of being "The Bachelorette," Lawson acknowledged the challenges she will face, explaining, "I think it's going to be challenging, but I think for me, I am very open with my emotions, and I wear my heart on my sleeve, so I feel like if anything it's going to be easier, but it does come with its challenges, and I do know what that will be like, but I plan on staying just as open."

Lawson also spoke out about what she is looking for in a partner. "I feel like for me, I am looking for someone compassionate, so someone who is extremely kind and treats others well," she said. "For me, that's something I value and have in myself, so I also want that in my partner."

Lawson added, "I also love to laugh and have a good time, so I think a sense of humor is huge. Anyone who can come out with a. good joke or two is a winner."

Charity Lawson's "The Bachelorette" season will premiere on Monday, June 26.