Rachael Kirkconnell Latest Celebrity News & Gossip

Matt James is considering taking the next step with Rachael Kirkconnell. ET's Denny Directo spoke with the former Bachelor ahead of the release of his debut book, , and he revealed that an engagement between him and Kirkconnell isn't out of the question.«At this point in my life, I wouldn't be dating someone that I wouldn't consider marrying,» James told ET. «That's the end goal and that's what we're working towards.»James and Kirkconnell met during his season of , which aired in 2021.

More to the story. Matt James is opening up about his life in his new book, telling Us Weekly that he isn’t nervous to share details of his past hardships because — contrary to what Bachelor viewers saw — he already did.

Bye-bye, Bachelorette! Tayshia Adams is speaking out after it was confirmed that she will no longer cohost the ABC dating show — at least for now.

Matt James stepped up to make the most of his connection with Rachael Kirkconnell — after she stepped up to take ownership over the concerning sorority scandal of her past.

Matt James is opening up about how he and Rachael Kirkconnell reconciled. On Wednesday, Cosmopolitan published an excerpt of the former Bachelor’s upcoming book, First Impressions, in which he details how he and his girlfriend found their way back to each other after several controversies.

Matt James is opening up about how he and Rachael Kirkconnell reconciled. On Wednesday,  published an excerpt of the former Bachelor's upcoming book, , in which he details how he and his girlfriend found their way back to each other after several controversies.In January 2021, before James' season of began airing, a TikTok user accused Kirkconnell of previously bullying her for dating Black men. Then, another user accused her of liking racist photos.

Going a different direction. Kaitlyn Bristowe and Tayshia Adams were “part of the conversation” about who would host the new Bachelorette season ahead of Jesse Palmer’s announcement, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly.

Will you accept this podcast? As fans tune in to get the behind-the-scenes scoop from their favorite Bachelor Nation-produced podcasts, listeners often find themselves looking for answers about who is behind the microphone on “Bachelor Happy Hour,” “Click Bait” and more.

Matt James is all smiles alongside girlfriend Rachael Kirkconnell while attending the 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday (March 7) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev.

Yee-haw! Country stars didn’t just bring their stellar singing voices to the 2022 ACM Awards on Monday, March 7 — they also served up some fabulous fashion. 

Coming up roses! While Bachelor Nation couples, including Thomas Jacobs and Becca Kufrin, JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers and Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell, celebrated their love on Valentine’s Day, Clayton Echard’s journey to find The One continued.

Where it all began! Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell returned to the place where they fell in love one year after their journey was captured on season 25 of The Bachelor.

Former "Bachelor" Matt James and girlfriend Rachael Kirkconnell are still going strong. James opened up about their relationship in an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital. "We're doing very well," James said.

Nearly two decades after hanging out the roses himself, Jesse Palmer wanted to pave his own way as the host of The Bachelor after taking over for Chris Harrison.

As always, Bachelor Nation went through a lot of ups and downs this year, but the franchise ended on a high note after a bumpy start to 2021.

He’s got her vote! Rachael Kirkconnell doesn’t agree with the Dancing With the Stars judges’ decision to send Matt James and Lindsay Arnold packing — and she’s not afraid to say so.

One step at a time! Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell aren’t ready to have kids just yet — as much as the Dancing With the Stars contestant loves hanging with partner Lindsay Arnold’s daughter, Sage.

Matt James paid a visit to “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” on Friday, where the former “Bachleor” star sat down with guest host Arsenio Hall.

“The Bachelor” star Rachael Kirkconnell supported her other half Matt James as he made his “Dancing With the Stars” debut Monday.

Matt James had a very special person cheering him on at the premiere of Dancing With the Stars!

Matt James is getting some support from his lady love during his journey.

season 25 finale of the ABC show, three-year-old social media images surfaced that show Rachael at an Antebellum-themed party. She also "liked" other images that contained a Confederate flag and posts about QAnon conspiracy theories online. Matt and Rachael split after the finale was filmed, but before it aired, due to the situation.

Supportive girlfriend! Since it was announced that Matt James would join the cast of Dancing With the Stars season 30, Rachael Kirkconnell has been her boyfriend’s No. 1 cheerleader.

Still going strong! After a rocky journey immediately following Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James’ tenure on The Bachelor, the couple is doing better than ever.

Cuba Gooding, Jr. whips open his shirt on the red carpet while arriving at the alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet show during the 2021 New York Fashion Week on Friday (September 10) in New York City.

Mocking him with love! Rachael Kirkconnell couldn’t help but share multiple videos of boyfriend Matt James dancing around his New York City apartment on Thursday, September 9.

Matt James, future Mirrorball Champion? Well, maybe not so, but at least the 29-year-old former The Bachelorstar is trying! Matt is among the star-studded cast of season 30 of Dancing with the Stars, and ahead of the ABC competition series’ premiere on Sept. 20, the New Yorker busted out a few moves that were hilariously caught on camera by his girlfriend, Rachael Kirkconnell.

Lea Michele and Busy Philipps play with their hair in these pretty pictures from the Cinq àSept Spring/Summer 2022 fashion show during New York Fashion Week on Wednesday (September 8) in New York City.

They say love is in the eye of the beholder. And that statement rang true when it came to Matt James’ beard. Because as luck would have it, girlfriend Rachael Kirkconnell was the only person that actually approved of his large and in charge facial hair. 

Will the real Matt James please stand up? The former football player, 29, may be best known as the season 25 Bachelor, but he’s ready to show an entirely new side of himself when he takes on the Dancing With the Stars ballroom. Plus, he has his girlfriend, Rachael Kirkconnell, by his side.

Dealing with the past. Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell may have headed off to their happy ending after filming season 25 of The Bachelor, but the couple quickly found themselves dealing with lots of obstacles.

The woman who won the final rose from the first black Bachelor in the popular reality TV show’s history is back in the spotlight and drawing some attention once again…

Bachelor Nation, rejoice! After months of trickery, jokes and conversations, Matt James has finally shaved his very, very large beard — and girlfriend Rachael Kirkconnell may be the happiest lady in the land. 

Rachael Kirkconnell is no longer part of Greek life. During an Instagram Live with From Privilege to Progress, the 24-year-old  alum revealed that she said goodbye to her sorority after learning about the history of its «racist» event.«Between that and just a lot of other things about Greek life, I was like, 'I don't want to be part of this anymore.' So I dropped out after that,» she said.

“The Bachelor” star Rachael Kirkconnell is speaking after hitting “rock bottom” due to the racism controversy.

Rachael Kirkconnell sparked a conversation about racism while appearing on season 25 of The Bachelor with Matt James. However, she was already embarrassed about her attendance at a plantation-themed fraternity party years before photos of her at the event resurfaced.