'Bachelor' Exec Reveals Why They Added More Contestants to Matt James' Season

Chris Harrison’s controversial defense of Bachelor season 25 contestant Rachael Kirkconnell continues to make headlines, but the show must go on. Matt James’ journey to find love picks up during the Monday, February 15, episode of The Bachelor and contestant Jessenia Cruz finally scores a one-on-one date.

Matt James felt the weight of his role as the first Black man to star on. On Thursday, James appeared on where the host asked him about feeling pressure about who'd he choose on the final episode. «I've talked to Rachel Lindsay a lot about her time on the show and her experience,» Cohen said, referencing the first Black Bachelorette, who ultimately chose Bryan Abasolo to be her fiancé and now husband.

Tyler Cameron says Matt James' season of gets a happy ending…whatever that may mean. In an interview with ET's Lauren Zima on Tuesday, the alum — and Matt's best friend — said «Matt is very happy.

Haley Kluge editorSPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched the Feb. 8 episode of “The Bachelor.”Last week’s episode of “The Bachelor” ended after Matt James invited Jessenia Cruz and MJ Snyder for a two-on-one date before the rose ceremony.

A big rumor is going around about who will be the next star of The Bachelorette!

Matt James seems smitten with Rachael Kirkconnell. TheBachelor admitted he was falling in love with the 24-year-old graphic designer on Monday night's episode of the ABC dating show, and as he told ET's Lauren Zima on Tuesday, his feelings were real. «I think that first group date is when she really caught my eye,» he shared.

Matt James is feeling feelings! The Bachelor admitted he was falling in love with contestant Rachael Kirkconnell on Monday night's episode of the ABC dating show, and shared that with her on their first date. After the fairytale day portion of their one-on-one (during which Rachael went home with a designer wardrobe), Matt and Rachael sat down for dinner.

A tough conversation. Bachelor contestant Abigail Heringer is really thinking about her future with Matt James — and that means having hard discussions about how her hearing disability could affect them down the line.

Ben Higgins wants Matt James to find his happily ever after on The Bachelor. That said, the former lead is not loving season 25 so far.

Bachelor contestants in the middle of ‘ season.“It was good to throw them in the mix. It wasn’t just to shake things up,” Mills told Variety during an interview published on Monday, January 25, noting that they got “a record number of submissions” after James, 29, was announced as the season 15 lead.“We couldn’t fit everyone in night one, and we had some really interesting girls,” the exec added.

Matt James' season of took to Instagram on Tuesday to speak out on body-shaming comments front one of Matt's friends.

Stirring the pot or simply giving Matt the best chance at finding love? ABC executive Robert Mills denied that The Bachelor added five additional contestants to Matt James’ season during the Monday, January 25, episode strictly for the drama.

Monday's episode of — leading to an uncomfortable confrontation.

Bachelor fans will see a familiar face on the Monday, January 25, episode of Matt James’ season … but only Us Weekly has the exclusive scoop of what was left on the cutting room floor during the season 25 lead’s chat with Ben Higgins.

Matt James' journey, producers are throwing new women into the mix. Last week's episode of the ABC dating show saw the drama-filled departure of one of Matt's frontrunners, Sarah, but before Matt has too much time to think about it, five new women will join the show. This week's episode will see whether tensions in the house relax without Sarah in it, but with two «physical» group dates, we're not sure that's possible. ET will be live blogging along the way.

Matt James' time on is about to get a lot more exciting!On an all-new episode airing Monday, Jan. 25 at 8 p.m.

The Bachelor may already be heating up, but Matt James is in for another treat. During the Monday, January 25, episode, five new women will be brought into season 25, all hoping that the lead is The One.

Warning: This article may contain spoilers for Season 25 of “The Bachelor.” “The Bachelor” Matt James may have just confirmed who wins his season — on Spotify.The leading man was caught listening to and “liked” a playlist on Spotify made by contestant Rachael Kirkconnell, Vulture reports. The 29-year-old must have forgotten that his activity on the site is public.

While rumors are swirling about Sarah Trott’s sudden exit from The Bachelor, a source close to the season 25 contestant exclusively tells Us Weekly that there is no truth to reports that she was in a relationship prior to filming.

Monday's episode of after a rollercoaster episode that fans didn't see coming. Sarah, who connected with Matt James on one of the first one-on-one dates of the season last week, left the show after sharing she felt compelled to be home with her dad, who has ALS and could have just «weeks» to live. But that wasn't all that led to her decision.