Former ‘Bachelor’ Producer Sarah Gertrude Shapiro: Why Matt James Breaking Up With Rachael Kirkconnell Was a ‘Really Smart Decision’

After his headline-making reunion with Rachael Kirkconnell, Matt James headed back to Florida for WrestleMania — and despite the drama with his ex, the former Bachelor was all smiles during the event.

Cameras might not be rolling on Clare Crawley and Matt James — but that doesn’t mean the drama has come to an end.

Rachael Kirkconnell has reportedly been left feeling “manipulated” after Grace Amerling claimed to have been seeing Matt James. 

No more roses here! Rachael Kirkconnell is “very hurt” after a woman named Grace Amerling revealed on Friday, April 9, that she was seeing Matt James amid the Georgia native’s recent New York City trip, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly.

It’s safe to say Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James are on different pages when it comes to their recent reunion. “There seems to just be a big miscommunication between them,” a source close to the former Bachelor tells Us Weekly exclusively amid speculation that he’s dating someone new.

If you’re still holding out hope for season 25 of The Bachelor to have a happy ending — you’re not alone. Rachael Kirkconnell is still interested in Matt James romantically, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly.

Take two? Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell were spotted hanging out together in New York City just weeks after the pair confirmed their split — but are not back together, Us Weekly confirms.

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell may have reunited, but they’re not back together, according to E! News. Bachelor Nation went into a frenzy when Reality Steve reported that Matt and Rachael were in New York City together in early April, but there was reportedly no romantic reconciliation between the exes, who met on season 25 of The Bachelor.

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell are not back together.

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell are reportedly back together following their Bachelor break-up — or at least some people think so.

Not here for it. Sarah Gertrude Shapiro, who worked as a producer on The Bachelor from 2002 to 2004, was appalled by the controversy surrounding Chris Harrison — and couldn’t be more thrilled that he’s taking a break from his hosting duties.

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.

Rachel Lindsay is speaking out following Matt James' finale. The former Bachelorette, who's been outspoken on this season's controversies, shared her thoughts on her and Van Lathan's podcast, ,on Friday. «This is tough for Matt,» Lindsay said. «Matt's in a bad situation.»On Monday's finale, James professed his love for Rachael Kirkconnell and the pair decided to leave the show in a committed relationship, though not engaged.

Emmanuel Acho, host of this season’s “The Bachelor: After the Final Rose” special is revealing that what he feels was the most memorable moment never made it on the air because it needed to be cut for time.

Not buying it. Sarah Gertrude Shapiro, who cocreated the show UnREAL based on her alleged experiences as a former Bachelor producer, addressed Chris Harrison’s controversial remarks about season 25 contestant Rachael Kirkconnell.

Bachelor viewers weren’t the only ones surprised to learn that Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell had already called it quits. Season 25 finalist Bri Springs spoke exclusively to Us Weekly after the Monday, March 15, finale, revealing that she has mixed feelings about the pair going their separate ways.