Xavier Bonner quickly became one of Charity Lawson's frontrunners with one eye-opening date on The Bachelorette's twentieth season.

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Xavier is a 27-year-old handsome suitor from Carrboro, NC.

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Charity thought her first kiss with Xavier was "almost too good to be true," adding how it was "too good."

Charity found Xavier to be attractive and funny, and they definitely had chemistry as well as a good time together, but she admitted that he reminded her of an ex-boyfriend who didn't treat her right.

Charity therefore set out to discover if Xavier was just boyfriend material or if he could be husband material -- and she got her answer during the couple's first one-on-one date in Washington.

As the date progressed, Xavier talked about his growth through The Bachelorette process and how Charity was handling her position with grace and poise.

Xavier also opened up about his job, his family, his passions, and how he's looking for a woman who will love him the same way he'll love her.

"I feel my whole outlook on him has changed, in the best way," Charity told the cameras. "I'm following my intuition, and it says all good signs are pointing to Xavier. I am feeling a lot of giddy."

Until viewers can watch Charity and Xavier's relationship deepen on The Bachelorette, let's learn some information about this handsome bachelor right now.

Below is a list of seven facts Reality TV World has compiled about The Bachelorette Season 20 contestant Xavier Bonner.


Xavier is "one tall glass of water," according to ABC

Xavier is a whopping six feet and six inches tall.

Xavier says that when people first see and meet him, they ask, "Do you play basketball?"

While Xavier may not be interested in playing basketball professionally, he can definitely dunk a basketball on the court!

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The Bachelorette bachelor pursued a career in science, not sports

Xavier has worked as a graduate student research assistant in Biomedical Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill since August 2018.

Xavier began his quest for higher education seven years ago when he thought, "Why not me?"

After two years of "triumphs and tribulations," according to Xavier's Instagram account, he became a PhD candidate in Spring 2020.


Xavier's beloved mother inspired him to become a scientist

Xavier's Biomedical research is focused around virological and immunological problems.

Xavier shared in his casting video for The Bachelorette, "My mom suffers from an autoimmune disease, so I attribute my interest in science to her."

Xavier's mom suffers from multiple sclerosis.

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Xavier's parents, who have been happily married for 30 years, embody the type of relationship he wants to find. His father is actually his mother's primary caregiver.

Xavier says he most admires his mom and wants to find a partner who can give their future children the same kind of love he had received as a kid.


ABC says that Xavier brings brains and charisma to a relationship

Xavier says he wants to get married and shower his significant other with compliments because he genuinely wants to see his partner happy. He has no problem being open and vulnerable with a woman.

Xavier is also well-rounded in that he plays the ukulele and even loves to knit.

But Xavier's future wife will have to be okay with the fact he's a self-declared "gamer" and loves playing video games in his free time.

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Xavier played Rugby in college and minored in Mathematics

Xavier attended Morehouse College from 2013-2018. He graduated with a major in Physics and Computer Science and minored in Mathematics.

While in school, Xavier was a member of the Society of Physics Students, the Biophysical Society, and the Morehouse College Rugby Club. He was also the MBRS RISE Scholar and the Amgen Scholar.

Xavier then received his PhD in Biochemistry and Biophysics in 2023. He played on the UNC Intramural Basketball team.


Charity rated Xavier her second-best kiss of Night 1

Part of the reason Charity gave her First Impression Rose to Brayden Bowers was because she thought he was the best kisser.

But Charity revealed on Us Weekly's "Here for the Right Reasons" podcast that "next in line would've probably been Xavier."

Charity gushed of Xavier and their first makeout session, "Me and Xavier's chemistry was, like, truly undeniable."


The Bachelorette suitor reveals his fear when it comes to dating

Xavier says that he gives all of himself to a relationship and his fear is not having his strong feelings reciprocated from a woman he's dating.

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In past relationships, Xavier claims he had to constantly ask for things he needed -- even on an emotional level.

Xavier wants a woman who is beautiful, honest and genuine, and he promises to give honesty and loyalty to his partner in return.

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About The Author: Elizabeth Kwiatkowski
Elizabeth Kwiatkowski is Associate Editor of Reality TV World and has been covering the reality TV genre for more than a decade.