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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.

The fate of Matt James‘ relationship with controversial The Bachelor contestant Rachael Kirkconnell was finally revealed during the finale’s After the Final Rose special.

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.

SPOILER ALERT: This report contains details about tonight’s season-ending episode of The Bachelor.

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.

Happily ever after? Matt James chose Rachael Kirkconnell over Michelle Young during the season 25 finale of The Bachelor on Monday, March 15.

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.

Matt James was announced as the first black Bachelor in the franchise’s nearly 20-year history. His appointment was lauded as a giant leap for the beloved ABC reality dating show, which had long been criticized for excluding people of color.

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell’s Bachelor love story has been a journey — on and off screen.

Chris Harrison has officially withdrawn from the upcoming season of The Bachelorette, which will begin filming this month.

Chris Harrison's potential return to franchise.

Taking the hot seat! Emmanuel Acho is spilling all ahead of hosting The Bachelor’s After the Final Rose special for Matt James’ season on Monday, March 15.

missed out on lots of really fun dates in lieu of drama. But on Monday night’s episode, the producers finally got their act together.

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell’s love story continues to play out on “The Bachelor”. Amid Kirkconnell’s ongoing racism controversy, her love story with James is still unfolding and fans have a lot of feelings about it.

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell's love story continues to play out on Amid Rachael's ongoing racism controversy, her love story with Matt is still unfolding and fans have a lot of feelings about it.Monday's episode of the reality series saw Rachael breaking down over the Fantasy Suite dates and telling Matt, «I picture you as my future husband.»Later, Matt promised that he was only going to be truthful with her and admitted, «I'm falling in love with you.»«I'm head over heels for you.

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell are continuing to fall in love on . Amid Rachael's ongoing racism controversy, her love story with Matt is still playing out on TV.Kirkconnell's past actions came to light in January, when a TikTok user accused the early front-runner of previously bullying her for dating Black men.

Haley Kluge editorSPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched the March 8 episode of “The Bachelor.”Three women remained in Matt James’ search for love on Monday’s episode of “The Bachelor.” Rachael Kirkconnell, Bri Springs and Michelle Young continued on to fantasy suites in Matt’s attempt to find a wife.Matt started the week with a visit from his father, who left Matt, his mother and brother when he was younger.

Chris Harrison has been working closely with Dr. Michael Eric Dyson after coming under fire for defending Bachelor contestant Rachael Kirkconnell amid accusations of racial insensitivity, and he’s come a long way.

Andi Dorfman is sharing her thoughts on the Chris Harrison  controversy.While speaking to ET's Kevin Frazier this week, the former star addressed Harrison's guest appearance on  this week, in which he apologized again for defending the racism accusations against  contestant Rachael Kirkconnell in an interview with Rachel Lindsay last month.

Chris Harrison after Harrison's controversial remarks defending contestant Rachael Kirkconnell's past racist actions rocked Bachelor Nation, says the longtime host definitely shouldn't be canceled.ET's Kevin Frazier spoke to the author of on Friday, and Dyson said that he and Harrison were connected through others following the controversy.

Rachel Lindsay is ready to move forward, for better or for worse.

Rachel Lindsay doesn't want to weigh in on Chris Harrison's future with .

Michael Strahan was not really feeling Chris Harrison‘s public apology on Good Morning America!

Chris Harrison‘s apology isn’t reading as sincere to everyone.

Sharing his perspective. Michael Strahan sat down with The Bachelor host and executive producer Chris Harrison during the Thursday, March 4, episode of Good Morning America.

Chris Harrison is speaking out about his recent controversy and status with franchise.The host appeared on Thursday's to talk about defending the racism accusations against contestant Rachael Kirkconnell last month. Speaking virtually with Michael Strahan, the 49-year-old TV personalityadmitted that he «made a mistake.»«It was a mistake,» Harrison said.

Chris Harrison is speaking out about his controversy in an extensive interview on Good Morning America.

Good Morning America about the current Bachelor racism controversy. if you're unfamiliar, but a quick summary: Harrison came under fire for defending Rachael Kirkconnell during an Extra interview with .

Chris Harrison is speaking out about his recent controversy and status with “The Bachelor” franchise.

Speaking out. Chris Harrison gave his first interview after temporarily stepping back from The Bachelor franchise amid the controversy surrounding his defense of season 25 contestant Rachael Kirkconnell.

Chris Harrison appeared on the March 4 episode of Good Morning America to discuss the racism controversy surrounding The Bachelor franchise. The drama stemmed from Chris defending contestant Rachael Kirkconnell’s past racist actions during an interview with Rachel Lindsay in February. Now, Chris is taking ownership for the “mistake” he made in excusing Rachael’s past behavior.

Chris Harrison has spoken out for the first time since stepping aside from his hosting duties for ABC's prime-time reality series "The Bachelor."  The star recently spoke with "Good Morning America" host Michael Strahan to address his recent scandal, in which Harrison defended current "Bachelor" contestant Rachael Kirkconnell after photos resurfaced of her attending an "Old South" themed party at a plantation in 2018.

Chris Harrison is speaking out in an upcoming interview on Good Morning America about The Bachelor controversy.

Chris Harrison is addressing the controversial comments he made about “Bachelor” contestant Rachael Kirkconnell, sitting down with “Good Morning America” co-anchor Michael Strahan in his first interview since the backlash over those remarks led him to step away from the hit reality show.

Chris Harrison is owning up to his mistakes amid his recent controversy.Ahead of the host's interview with Michael Strahan on ABC released the first sneak peek. In the 10-second clip, Strahan asks Harrison why he defended the racism accusations against Rachael Kirkconnell last month.«It was a mistake,» Harrison responds.

Former "Bachelorette" Rachel Lindsay believes the franchise needs to suspend production until it adequately addresses its current race and diversity scandal.  Lindsay found herself at the center of "Bachelor" controversy when she interviewed host Chris Harrison about resurfaced photos of current Season 25 front-runner Rachael Kirkconnell attending an Old South party and liking photos containing the Confederate flag.  Harrison’s statements during that interview led to immense backlash for the