Rachael Kirkconnell Calls Bachelor Matt James the 'Love of My Life' After Their Split

Spilling the Bachelor tea! Matt James is opening up about his journey as the Bachelor following the end of season 25, which left him single after a public breakup with winner Rachael Kirkconnell.

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.

Rachael Kirkconnell is coming to Matt James’ defense.

Rachael Kirkconnell is telling off a certain nasty group of Bachelor Nation fans — and deservedly so.

Rachael Kirkconnell is speaking out against racist comments being sent to Matt James. The former contestant took to her Instagram Story on Wednesday to stand up for her ex.During this season's finale, Matt professed his love for Rachael and the pair left the show in a committed relationship.

Matt James, the first Black leading man of ABC’s The Bachelor, said on Good Morning America today that reuniting with his reality show costar and season winner Rachael Kirkconnell for the first time following her racial controversy “hit me like a ton of bricks.”

Rachael Kirkconnell spoke out about her split from Matt James following the conclusion of their season of "The Bachelor."  After selecting her as the winner of his season, James revealed during the "After the Final Rose" special that they had already ended their relationship, despite falling in love on the show, due to the scandal that emerged off-camera, which included claims of racism against her.  On Tuesday, Kirkconnell took to Instagram to unpack the breakup and let fans know that James is

Not exactly a fairy tale ending. Rachael Kirkconnell penned a note about her love for Matt James after he broke off their romance while season 25 of The Bachelor was still airing.

A not-so-final rose. Matt James chose Rachael Kirkconnell during the Monday, March 15, finale of The Bachelor, but when it came time for the After the Final Rose special, the pair revealed they had split.

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.

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 is addressing his fear of commitment. During Monday's finale of , Matt's mom, Patty, reignited doubts that he felt after speaking to his dad, Manny, in last week's episode.   During Matt and Manny's conversation, the Bachelor emotionally confronted his dad on being absent throughout his childhood.

Rachel Lindsay is calling out for its latest episode. Following Monday night's Fantasy Suite episode, the former Bachelorette came out against the show for airing a conversation between Matt James and his dad, Manny.During Matt and Manny's conversation, the Bachelor emotionally confronted his dad on being absent throughout his childhood.

Rachel Lindsay opened up about why she believes Matt James’ conversation with his father, Manny James, shouldn’t have aired on the Monday, March 8, episode of The Bachelor.

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.