‘After The Final Rose’ Host Emnanuel Acho Describes Unaired Reconciliation Between Michelle Young And Rachael Kirkconnell

Bachelor Nation received a big surprise on Monday night when it was announced that there would be a double dose of “The Bachelorette” this year.

The best conversation that will never see the light of day. The Bachelor winner Rachael Kirkconnell and runner-up Michelle Young sat down together on the After the Final Rose special, but the scene never aired. Now, host Emmanuel Acho is revealing what that conversation was all about.

Emmanuel Acho had more uncomfortable conversations on that viewers didn't get to see.

Matt James is reflecting on his roller coaster season of Following his emotional finale on Monday night, the 29-year-old real estate broker joined Michael Strahan on on Tuesday to share his experience — including what it was like to see Rachael Kirkconnell again, following their split and the controversy over her past photos and social media activity.«It hit me like a ton of bricks,» Matt admitted.

The 25th season of The Bachelor seems to have been one of the most dramatic ones and it remained so till its very last moment. Featuring the reality show's first-ever Black star, the 25th season recently came to a close and we bet you are wondering who Matt James finally picked and presented the rose to.Making it to the finale to win over Matt's heart were Rachael Kirkconnell and Michelle Young.

Bachelorettes have been announced! Katie Thurston and Michelle Young were revealed as the next two franchise leads during Matt James' After the Final Rose special, which was hosted by Emmanuel Acho on Monday.Katie, 30, and Michelle, 27, will each get their own season of the show. Katie's journey as  is set to premiere summer 2021, and Michelle's season will air fall 2021.Katie, a bank marketing manager, was eliminated from Matt's season in February.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentSPOILER ALERT: Do not read until you’ve watched the March 15 episode of “The Bachelor” entitled “After The Final Rose.”Usually, it’s “Bachelor” host Chris Harrison putting contestants in the hot seat on the “After The Final Rose” post-final episode of the ABC dating competition series, but following real-life scandal, he was the subject of tonight’s conversation, lead by guest host Emmanuel Acho.Just days after it was announced that Harrison would not be

's Michelle Young is sharing her thoughts on Rachael Kirkconnell's racism controversy. After Matt James broke up with Michelle during his finale, she spoke out about the current drama surrounding Rachael and the franchise on .Rachael Kirkconnell, who also appeared on Matt's season, came under fire in January when her past actions came to light.

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell are over. Shortly after fans saw the pair profess their love for each other and leave “The Bachelor” in a committed relationship, Matt announced on “After the Final Rose” that they’ve called it quits.

Spoiler Alert: The following article contains spoilers from the March 15 episode of “The Bachelor”.

Sharing her side. Host Emmanuel Acho put Bachelor contestant Rachael Kirkconnell in the hot seat during the Monday, March 15, episode of After the Final Rose, addressing her past racially charged Instagram photos.

The one that got away? Matt James reunited with runner-up Michelle Young during The Bachelor: After the Final Rose on Monday, March 15 — and she had questions about their split.

Matt James has ended things with Michelle Young. During Monday night's finale, Matt broke up with Michelle, a teacher, while on their final date.The move came as a surprise to viewers, as Matt chose to end things with Michelle before going on his last date with his other potential pick, Rachael Kirkconnell.The breakup came after Michelle, who was one of five women to enter the season late, met Matt's mom, Patty, earlier in the episode.

Open communication. Emmanuel Acho turned to Chris Harrison for guidance ahead of his After the Final Rose hosting duties.

Every rose has its thorns. Emmanuel Acho thinks ABC should weigh its options before having Chris Harrison return as The Bachelor host amid controversy.

Emmanuel Acho is no stranger to uncomfortable conversations.

Chris Harrison's potential return to franchise.

Taking the hot seat! Emmanuel Acho is spilling all ahead of hosting The Bachelor’s After the Final Rose special for Matt James’ season on Monday, March 15.

franchise. A source tells ET that Emmanuel Acho is excited to be hosting this season's e special following host Chris Harrison temporarily stepping down from his duties.It was announced on Saturday that Acho is hosting the special on March 15.