Matt James Says It Was ‘Empowering’ To Walk In BLM Protests, Talks Being The First Black ‘Bachelor’

Matt James is wishing Tyler Cameron a happy birthday with a heartfelt message. The Bachelor took to Instagram on Sunday to wish his best friend a happy 28th birthday, alongside a note about Tyler's late mom, Andrea. «Mama would be proud of the man you’re becoming ❤️,» Matt wrote.

If you, too, felt victimized by Bachelor Matt James’ questionable eyes-open kissing technique, then you’re not alone. The reality star, himself, admitted that he also felt uneasy rewatching his unusual approach.

Rachel Lindsay is giving Matt James critics a black eye. Blasting “Bachelor” buffs for browbeating this season’s golden boy into giving his final red rose to a black woman, the former Bachelorette said fans can’t comprehend the “pressure” he’s feeling as the first black Bachelor. “[People] don’t understand unless you’re in the seat, the pressure that is on you from America,” Lindsay, 35, vented to Andy Cohen on Radio Andy on Sirius XM Wednesday. “But then also as being black,” Lindsay, the first

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.

Mónica Marie Zorrilla Matt James may have had a rocky start as the 25th (and only Black) lead of ABC’s top-rated dating show “The Bachelor,” premiering with ratings lows, but for the past four Monday nights, fans have been flocking to watch Bachelor Nation’s latest newcomer seal one-on-ones with kisses, give out coveted group date roses, say hello to a new flock of women and dismiss teary-eyed contestants vying for his heart.For the evening of Jan.

Matt James‘ time on “The Bachelor” is about to get a lot more exciting!

Matt James' time on is about to get a lot more exciting!On an all-new episode airing Monday, Jan. 25 at 8 p.m.

Did reality TV newcomer and super-hunk Matt James just get caught doing something he shouldn’t have been doing on social media?!

The Internet is full of some very amazing detectives, and Bachelor fans believe they figured out who wins Matt James‘ season.

Up close and personal! Matt James is laughing off Bachelor Nation’s criticism of his kissing skills after making out with several of his contestants with his eyes open.

Tyler Cameron had quite the surprise for Bachelor Matt James on his new YouTube video.

Matt James and Tyler Cameron are trying to put themselves in women's shoes. In a video posted to Cameron's YouTube channel, the franchise stars and two of their pals have a spa day, complete with manicures, facials, and a bikini wax.«We've done our nails.

Matt James is getting candid about his past and insecurities on. The 29-year-old emotionally opened up about his absent father on Monday's episode of the ABC dating show, but as he recently told ET's Lauren Zima, there's more vulnerability ahead.

Matt James couldn't have been happier with the women of his season of.

Matt James made history on Monday during his premiere episode as the first Black lead on ABC’s "The Bachelor." Ahead of his debut, James sat down for an interview with People in which he discussed his ultimate goal as a role model for the Black community on the show.  "I’m hoping that being in this position paves the way for people like me to be in this and it be normalized," he said.

Bachelor, Matt James was feeling anxious, nervous and… maybe some good vibrations? Among the season premiere's unique limo exits was a woman who brought along a «special» sex toy, which kept making appearances throughout the night. «You get in there in that room and you see these beautiful women all dressed up and it's like, I'm at a loss for words,» Matt told ET's Lauren Zima on Monday of why he was so nervous.

On his first night as the Bachelor, Matt James was feeling anxious, nervous and… maybe some good vibrations? Among the season premiere‘s unique limo exits was a woman who brought along a “special” sex toy, which kept making appearances throughout the night.