Bachelor’s Matt James Responds to Rachael Kirkconnell’s Controversial Social Media Activity: ‘Rumors Are Dark and Nasty’

Chris Harrison will be “stepping aside for a period of time” from his role as host of “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” as controversy refuses to die down over comments he made earlier in the week in an interview .

Hannah Brown is sharing her thoughts on the recent Bachelor controversy, involving the backlash against host Chris Harrison and contestant Rachael Kirkconnell. The former Bachelorette took to Instagram Story on Saturday to say that she has «been catching up and reading up on everything that's been happening in Bachelor Nation.»«Lord knows I've made mistakes, but I have learned this past year if we want to move forward we have to confront where we have fallen short,» she said.

Speaking out. Former Bachelorette Tayshia Adams voiced her concerns with Chris Harrison’s recent problematic defense of Rachael Kirkconnell — a Bachelor contestant on Matt James’ season who has come under fire for past racially-charged actions.

The Bachelor’s Rachael Kirkconnell is speaking out again after recently attempting to apologize for her past racist and offensive behavior, but this time, she’s talking to her critics!

Tayshia Adams is expressing her disappointment in Chris Harrison's remarks during his interview with Rachel Lindsay earlier this week. In an Instagram Story on Friday, the former Bachelorette, told her followers that she was «really hurt» by what has transpired this week, following the backlash against the host and contestant Rachael Kirkconnell.«I am really hurt and disappointed and confused at the ignorance when it comes to race.

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 is showing his support for Rachel Lindsay following the backlash against host Chris Harrison and contestant Rachael Kirkconnell. In a statement on Instagram Story on FridayJames reposted Lindsay's latest Instagram, adding his own sentiments dedicated to the former Bachelorette.«I am beyond grateful to have Rachel as a mentor during this season.

After apologizing for past racially insensitive behavior, The Bachelor‘s Rachael Kirkconnell is addressing critics.

The Rachael Kirkconnell controversy has hit a fever pitch, Bachelor Nation fans… and it’s finally gotten big enough where the 24-year-old suitor and the rest of the cast are all coming forward about it.

Chris Harrison's defense of Rachael Kirkconnell's racist behavior. Kaitlyn Bristowe, Mike Johnson and more alums have spoken out on social media condemning Harrison's comments during his Tuesday interview with Rachel Lindsay. (Harrison has since apologized, as has Kirkconnell, for her «offensive and racist» actions.) Just after Matt James' premiere last month, a TikTok user accused Kirkconnell -- an early front runner on the show — of bullying her in the past for dating Black men.

Rachael Kirkconnell is speaking out for the first time after her resurfaced photos stirred up a big controversy in Bachelor Nation.

As season 25 of The Bachelor has been airing, one contestant, Rachael Kirkconnell, is being called out on social media for alleged actions from her past. After weeks of accusations that she exhibited racist behavior in her past, Rachael has spoken out.

Sending a message. Rachel Lindsay shared a cryptic statement in the wake of Chris Harrison’s controversial comments about Bachelor contestant Rachael Kirkconnell.

Chris Harrison is walking back a seriously problematic interview! But is it too little, too late?!

Bachelor Nation is holding Chris Harrison accountable after his controversial interview regarding season 25 contestant Rachael Kirkconnell’s social media activity.

Chris Harrison has issued an apology for his recent comments.

Chris Harrison’s believes that Bachelor fans should allow contestant Rachael Kirkconnell the opportunity to speak her truth amid allegations of past racist behavior.