Michelle Young Addresses Rachael Kirkconnell's Racism Controversy: 'I Felt Hurt'

Double the roses, double the fun! Bachelor Nation shared thoughts on Katie Thurston and Michelle Young being named the next two Bachelorettes after competing on Matt James’ season in early 2021.

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.

"Bachelor" star Rachael Kirkconnell defended Matt James from racist insults after he revealed they split up after the show.

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.

Change is coming! Katie Thurston and Michelle Young provided some insight on Wednesday, March 17, regarding what fans can expect from their upcoming seasons of The Bachelorette.

Bachelor Nation received a big surprise on Monday night when it was announced that there would be a double dose of “The Bachelorette” this year.

The best conversation that will never see the light of day. The Bachelor winner Rachael Kirkconnell and runner-up Michelle Young sat down together on the After the Final Rose special, but the scene never aired. Now, host Emmanuel Acho is revealing what that conversation was all about.

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It’s the end of the line for Matt James‘ contentious, controversial, and crazy season on The Bachelor, and the hunky leading man has made his final choice.

Matt James is speaking out following his much-discussed “Bachelor” breakup with Rachael Kirkconnell.

For the first time in the history of the franchise, The Bachelorette will produce two cycles in the same calendar year. The summer staple has been renewed by ABC for Seasons 17 and 18 to air in 2021. They will be headlined by two Bachelor Nation Nation favorites, Katie Thurston and Michelle Young, who both had been heavily speculated to be the next Bachelorette after becoming breakouts of the just concluded 25th season of The Bachelor.

Bachelorettes have been announced! Katie Thurston and Michelle Young were revealed as the next two franchise leads during Matt James' After the Final Rose special, which was hosted by Emmanuel Acho on Monday.Katie, 30, and Michelle, 27, will each get their own season of the show. Katie's journey as  is set to premiere summer 2021, and Michelle's season will air fall 2021.Katie, a bank marketing manager, was eliminated from Matt's season in February.

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell are over.

Sharing her side. Host Emmanuel Acho put Bachelor contestant Rachael Kirkconnell in the hot seat during the Monday, March 15, episode of After the Final Rose, addressing her past racially charged Instagram photos.

Michelle Young is reflecting on 's diversity controversy. After Matt James broke up with Michelle during his finale, she spoke out about the current drama within the franchise on .Rachael Kirkconnell, who also appeared on Matt's season, came under fire in January when her past actions came to light.

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.

Matt James has handed out his final rose! In the final moments of Monday's finale, Matt professed his love for Rachael Kirkconnell, though he did not get down on one knee.Matt sent his runner-up, Michelle Young, home prior to his last date with Rachael, despite Michelle's positive meeting with his family.

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 has ended things with Michelle Young. During Monday night's finale, Matt broke up with Michelle, a teacher, while on their final date.The move came as a surprise to viewers, as Matt chose to end things with Michelle before going on his last date with his other potential pick, Rachael Kirkconnell.The breakup came after Michelle, who was one of five women to enter the season late, met Matt's mom, Patty, earlier in the episode.