Matt James Talks Queen Victoria's Awkward 'Bachelor' Exit: "I Had No Words"

Matt James has more to say about the recent controversies involving host Chris Harrison and contestant Rachael Kirkconnell. The Bachelor issued a lengthy statement on Instagram on Monday, addressing the «troubling» information that has surfaced in recent weeks, and promising fans that they'll «hear more» from him on the topic. In his second apology for defending contestant Rachael Kirkconnell's racist actions, Harrison announced on Feb.

Matt James has dwindled his group to just four women, and on Monday night's episode of, he'll meet their families. Controversy surrounding one contestant, Rachael, and host Chris Harrison continues to play out off-screen, but there will be plenty of «tough» conversations onscreen as well, ABC promises. Rachael, Bri, Michelle and Serena P.

It’s been nearly two months since Tayshia Adams’ season of “The Bachelorette” came to a close and it was announced that she had found love with Zac Clark.

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.

Warning: The following article contains spoilers from Feb. 8 “The Bachelor”.

“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.

Matt James seems smitten with Rachael Kirkconnell. TheBachelor admitted he was falling in love with the 24-year-old graphic designer on Monday night's episode of the ABC dating show, and as he told ET's Lauren Zima on Tuesday, his feelings were real. «I think that first group date is when she really caught my eye,» he shared.

Monday night's episode of, and Matt James isn't looking back.

“Queen” Victoria Larson.On Monday night’s episode of “The Bachelor,” James sent Larson, 27, packing after confronting the polarizing contestant over bullying claims.“Now I’m doing the other women here a disservice by not making this a safe space for everybody,” James told Larson in a tense sit-down.Following the rose ceremony, Larson offered James, 29, choice parting words without hugging him goodbye.“I honestly feel so sorry for you that you would listen to hearsay and not all of the facts

Matt James addressed Monday night’s bombshell episode of “The Bachelor” during an appearance on Tuesday’s “Good Morning America”.

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 James' heart, Victoria was queen of all the drama this season on — until she was sent home on Monday night's episode. As expected, Victoria didn't go silently. «I honestly feel so sorry for you that you would listen to hearsay and not all of the facts behind a situation,» Victoria hissed at Matt after the rose ceremony, with her arms crossed over her chest.

Shutting it down. Matt James confronts “Queen” Victoria Larson about her behavior toward the other women in the house in a sneak peek of the Monday, February 1, episode of The Bachelor.

, 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.

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.