DeMario Jackson Says Bachelor Matt James Is ‘Damned’ No Matter ‘Who He Picks’

Spilling the Bachelor tea! Matt James is opening up about his journey as the Bachelor following the end of season 25, which left him single after a public breakup with winner Rachael Kirkconnell.

Matt James' brother is giving an update on the former Bachelor's state of mind following the conclusion of his season of the show. On Friday's episode of Rachel Lindsay and Van Lathan's podcast, John James, a rapper who goes by John the Scorpio, said Matt is «doing good» after his split from Rachael Kirkconnell.On Monday's finale, Matt professed his love for Rachael and the pair decided to leave the show in a committed relationship, though not engaged.

Matt James, the first Black leading man of ABC’s The Bachelor, said on Good Morning America today that reuniting with his reality show costar and season winner Rachael Kirkconnell for the first time following her racial controversy “hit me like a ton of bricks.”

Rachael Kirkconnell still believes Matt James is the love of her life after their breakup. During Monday's finale, Rachael and Matt ended the show in a committed relationship, but not engaged.

A not-so-final rose. Matt James chose Rachael Kirkconnell during the Monday, March 15, finale of The Bachelor, but when it came time for the After the Final Rose special, the pair revealed they had split.

It’s over for Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell. The season 25 Bachelor revealed during the After the Final Rose special on Monday, March 15, that they called it quits after production wrapped in November 2020.

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 is addressing his fear of commitment. During Monday's finale of , Matt's mom, Patty, reignited doubts that he felt after speaking to his dad, Manny, in last week's episode.   During Matt and Manny's conversation, the Bachelor emotionally confronted his dad on being absent throughout his childhood.

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.

Ellise Shafer administratorMatt James, this season’s lead of “The Bachelor,” took to Twitter during tonight’s episode to address the conversation he had with his father before heading into fantasy suite dates.“Tonight’s convo with my dad was hard to experience, and it’s just as hard to watch all this time later, especially knowing the world is watching with me,” James’ Twitter thread began.Tonight’s convo with my dad was hard to experience, and it’s just as hard to watch all this time later,

Matt James is working to address his demons before he gets down on one knee. On Monday’s episode of “The Bachelor”, 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.

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.

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.

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.