‘The Bachelor’: A Frontrunner Breaks Up With Matt James After Drama With ‘Cruel And Malicious’ Women

Dropping an L-bomb is always complicated for the Bachelor — and Matt James is no exception.

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.

A tough conversation. Bachelor contestant Abigail Heringer is really thinking about her future with Matt James — and that means having hard discussions about how her hearing disability could affect them down the line.

If you, too, felt victimized by Bachelor Matt James’ questionable eyes-open kissing technique, then you’re not alone. The reality star, himself, admitted that he also felt uneasy rewatching his unusual approach.

Matt James says he doesn't «condone or stand for» body shaming, after the release of a video in which a friend made fun of one of his suitors, Victoria Larson. «That's not my character and that's not what I'm about. It's a shame that that's even associated with what was going on,» Matt tells the ladies of on Thursday. «I apologize on his behalf.

Bachelor contestants in the middle of ‘ season.“It was good to throw them in the mix. It wasn’t just to shake things up,” Mills told Variety during an interview published on Monday, January 25, noting that they got “a record number of submissions” after James, 29, was announced as the season 15 lead.“We couldn’t fit everyone in night one, and we had some really interesting girls,” the exec added.

Mónica Marie Zorrilla Matt James may have had a rocky start as the 25th (and only Black) lead of ABC’s top-rated dating show “The Bachelor,” premiering with ratings lows, but for the past four Monday nights, fans have been flocking to watch Bachelor Nation’s latest newcomer seal one-on-ones with kisses, give out coveted group date roses, say hello to a new flock of women and dismiss teary-eyed contestants vying for his heart.For the evening of Jan.

Matt James‘ time on “The Bachelor” is about to get a lot more exciting!

Did reality TV newcomer and super-hunk Matt James just get caught doing something he shouldn’t have been doing on social media?!

A shot at love! Matt James has said a lot to say about his journey on The Bachelor as his season has progressed.

Sarah Trott gave an update on her father’s battle with ALS after she left The Bachelor during week three to be there for her dad.

The Internet is full of some very amazing detectives, and Bachelor fans believe they figured out who wins Matt James‘ season.

Up close and personal! Matt James is laughing off Bachelor Nation’s criticism of his kissing skills after making out with several of his contestants with his eyes open.

Monday's episode of after a rollercoaster episode that fans didn't see coming. Sarah, who connected with Matt James on one of the first one-on-one dates of the season last week, left the show after sharing she felt compelled to be home with her dad, who has ALS and could have just «weeks» to live. But that wasn't all that led to her decision.

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Cringe alert! Matt James’ contestants may be smitten with the season 25 Bachelor, but Bachelor Nation has some questions about the lead’s kissing skills.

Tyler Cameron had quite the surprise for Bachelor Matt James on his new YouTube video.

Matt James and Tyler Cameron are trying to put themselves in women's shoes. In a video posted to Cameron's YouTube channel, the franchise stars and two of their pals have a spa day, complete with manicures, facials, and a bikini wax.«We've done our nails.

Haley Kluge editorSPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched the Jan 11. episode of “The Bachelor.”With 24 women remaining during the first week of Matt James’ season of “The Bachelor,” in an attempt to narrow down his suitors, he hosted three dates: two one-on-ones and a group date.Before the dates got started, the women moved into their new home at the Nemacolin resort in Pennsylvania.