Bachelor Matt James Speaks Out on ‘Devastating’ Chris Harrison and Rachael Kirkconnell Controversy

Rachel Lindsay is calling out for its latest episode. Following Monday night's Fantasy Suite episode, the former Bachelorette came out against the show for airing a conversation between Matt James and his dad, Manny.During Matt and Manny's conversation, the Bachelor emotionally confronted his dad on being absent throughout his childhood.

There’s always more to it. Matt James spoke out after a candid conversation with his estranged father, Manny James, aired on the Monday, March 8 episode of The Bachelor, urging fans to understand the repercussions of how the conversation was framed.

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell are continuing to fall in love on . Amid Rachael's ongoing racism controversy, her love story with Matt is still playing out on TV.Kirkconnell's past actions came to light in January, when a TikTok user accused the early front-runner of previously bullying her for dating Black men.

Matt James has chosen his final two women. During Monday night's episode of , Matt had Fantasy Suite dates with Michelle, Bri and Rachael, all of whom professed their love to him.Though Matt said the decision about who to send home was «the hardest» one he's had to make yet, he was confident in his choice.«Everyone who’s here, I could see being my wife.

Matt James is working to address his demons before he gets down on one knee. On Monday's episode of , ahead of his Fantasy Suite dates with Michelle, Bri and Rachael, Matt had a difficult conversation with his father, Manny, who was absent throughout some of his childhood.Before Manny showed up to chat with Matt, the Bachelor explained how seeing his parents' relationship growing up has previously affected his romantic life.«I guard myself.

Andi Dorfman is sharing her thoughts on the Chris Harrison  controversy.While speaking to ET's Kevin Frazier this week, the former star addressed Harrison's guest appearance on  this week, in which he apologized again for defending the racism accusations against  contestant Rachael Kirkconnell in an interview with Rachel Lindsay last month.

Speaking out. Chris Harrison gave his first interview after temporarily stepping back from The Bachelor franchise amid the controversy surrounding his defense of season 25 contestant Rachael Kirkconnell.

Matt James' journey to find love will have a dramatic conclusion. At the end of Monday's «Women Tell All» special, fans got a peek at the remainder of the season.In the intense preview, the three remaining women — Rachael, Bri and Michelle — all express their love for Matt as they go on their Fantasy Suite dates, while Matt grapples with who to choose.«These women are incredible. I'm about to make one of the most important decisions of my life,» he says.

Matt James' journey to find love will have a dramatic conclusion. At the end of Monday's «Women Tell All» special, fans got a peek at the remainder of the season.In the intense preview, the three remaining women — Rachael, Bri and Michelle — all express their love for Matt as they go on their Fantasy Suite dates, while Matt grapples with who to choose.«These women are incredible. I'm about to make one of the most important decisions of my life,» he says.

Haley Kluge editorSPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched the “Women Tell All” March 1 episode of “The Bachelor.”Chris Harrison has been the source of tension throughout the “Bachelor” franchise after his remarks defending Rachael Kirkconnell’s problematic past, and he has since been temporarily relieved of hosting duty (Emmanuel Acho has been tapped to host the post-finale episode), but his presence was still felt during this season’s pre-taped “Women Tell All” special

Coming together. Bachelor Nation is showing their support for Bachelor Matt James after he addressed Chris Harrison‘s controversial interview with Rachel Lindsay and season 25 contestant Rachael Kirkconnell‘s racially charged posts.

Matt James just delivered one of the most poignant public statements we’ve read yet concerning the ongoing controversy surrounding his season of The Bachelor.

Matt James, current star of "The Bachelor," has spoken out amid the show's ongoing scandal.  The program attracted negative attention after photos resurfaced of contestant Rachael Kirkconnell previously attending an "Old South" themed party at a plantation in 2018. Then longtime host Chris Harrison conducted an interview with former "Bachelorette" star Rachel Lindsay, who made history as the first Black Bachelorette, in which he ended up defending Kirkonnell in the interview.

Matt James, the first ever Black romantic lead for ABC’s The Bachelor, spoke out against the controversies surrounding host Chris Harrison and contestant Rachael Kirkconnell. On Monday, James posted a statement on Instagram in which he condemns both Harrison and Kirkconnell’s actions.

Matt James, the first Black star of The Bachelor, is speaking out in a new statement about his experience on the show and the controversy surrounding contestant Rachael Kirkconnell.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentMatt James has broken his silence on the escalating controversy surrounding the show, as longtime host Chris Harrison remains under fire for perpetuating racism during a recent interview.James, the first Black star of “The Bachelor,” is not just calling out Harrison for his “troubling and painful” words, but is also holding the over franchise accountable for its handling of diversity and race over the two decades it has been on-air.“The past few weeks

Matt James has more to say about the recent controversies involving host Chris Harrison and contestant Rachael Kirkconnell. The Bachelor issued a lengthy statement on Instagram on Monday, addressing the «troubling» information that has surfaced in recent weeks, and promising fans that they'll «hear more» from him on the topic. In his second apology for defending contestant Rachael Kirkconnell's racist actions, Harrison announced on Feb.

Words and actions have consequences. That’s something Chris Harrison learned firsthand following his Extra interview with Rachel Lindsay.