Bachelor’s Matt James Addresses ‘Toxicity’ Among the Women, Forces Victoria to Explain Why She Called Ryan a ‘Ho’

Breaking his silence. Matt James addressed the controversy surrounding Bachelor host Chris Harrison and season 25 contestant Rachael Kirkconnell by sharing his support for Rachel Lindsay on Friday, February 12.

Matt James has felt quite a bit of pressure during his run this year on The Bachelor — and for good reason.

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.

“Queen” Victoria Larson may be gone, but the drama on season 25 of The Bachelor isn’t over just yet. Matt James spoke about the upcoming showdown between MJ Snyder and Jessenia Cruz during an exclusive interview with Us Weekly.

, which aired on February 1, after fan-favorite Katie Thurston came to James with her concerns over rampant drama at the . Contestants Anna Redman and Larson were ultimately both eliminated for spreading rumors that newcomer Brittany Galvin was a sex worker.But Larson didn't go quietly.

The Bachelor is airing. But Matt addressed them in his interview with saying, "I have not spoken to anybody since the show ended, but I would say that you have to be really careful about what you are doing on social media.

. And her exit was...awkward! By which I mean Victoria wandered up to Matt all "I honestly feel so sorry for you, that you would listen to hearsay and not all of the facts behind a situation, so goodbye." And he literally was just like

Not having it. Matt James made it his mission to put an end to bullying during the Monday, February 1, episode of The Bachelor, setting his sights on Victoria, Anna and MJ.

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.

, Matt tells the women "if you're having to belittle someone else for you to shine, then those aren't the qualities I'm looking for in a wife." The teaser then cuts to a clip of Matt and Victoria having a one on one, where he explains that he knows about her bullying. "People's words are so powerful and when you said Ryan was a hoe, her being a dancer," Matt starts, but is quickly cut off by Victoria hilariously replying that her words were taken out of context.

Matt James is keeping it classy.

Matt James says he doesn't «condone or stand for» body shaming, after the release of a video in which a friend made fun of one of his suitors, Victoria Larson. «That's not my character and that's not what I'm about. It's a shame that that's even associated with what was going on,» Matt tells the ladies of on Thursday. «I apologize on his behalf.

Not having it. Matt James addressed the viral body-shaming comments that his pal Jerry made about contestant Victoria Larson while playing golf — and it’s behavior that the Bachelor does not tolerate.

Some comments made by a friend of Matt James are causing controversy in Bachelor Nation.

Don’t come for the queen! Bachelor contestant Victoria Larson responded to a body-shamer’s harsh comments about her figure in the best way possible.

There’s one thing you cannot deny about Victoria Larson, and it’s that the woman is beyooond confident! (Seriously, she literally refers to herself as “The Queen.”) So, it’s no surprise she has brushed off some recent negative comments directed towards her like a boss!

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.