'The Bachelor' Finale Spoilers: Matt James Explains Why He Broke Up with Rachael Kirkconnell

Going out on top. Former Bachelor producer Sarah Gertrude Shapiro was impressed by the end of season 25 of the ABC reality series. Although Matt James and winner Rachael Kirkconnell left the season dating, they split amid her resurfaced racially insensitive Instagram posts, as revealed on the After the Final Rose special.

Matt James is starting fresh. The "Bachelor" star, 29, who split from season 25 contestant Rachael Kirkconnell, removed all traces of the 24-year-old Georgia native -- and all other social media posts -- from his Instagram profile on Friday.

Matt James' brother is giving an update on the former Bachelor's state of mind following the conclusion of his season of the show. On Friday's episode of Rachel Lindsay and Van Lathan's podcast, John James, a rapper who goes by John the Scorpio, said Matt is «doing good» after his split from Rachael Kirkconnell.On Monday's finale, Matt professed his love for Rachael and the pair decided to leave the show in a committed relationship, though not engaged.

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.

The historic season finale of “The Bachelor” truly was a two-hour setup for the compelling “After The Final Rose” special — and yes, it was the most dramatic one yet.

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, star of “The Bachelor,” visited “Good Morning America” for his first interview after the turbulent finale of his season of the ABC dating show, which aired Monday night.James spoke to “GMA” host Michael Strahan about the ongoing racial controversy surrounding his season of “The Bachelor,” franchise host Chris Harrison and season winner Rachael Kirkconnell“It hit me like a ton of bricks.

The 25th season of The Bachelor seems to have been one of the most dramatic ones and it remained so till its very last moment. Featuring the reality show's first-ever Black star, the 25th season recently came to a close and we bet you are wondering who Matt James finally picked and presented the rose to.Making it to the finale to win over Matt's heart were Rachael Kirkconnell and Michelle Young.

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell had found love when they saw the pair leave in a committed relationship, but things quickly took a dramatic turn when Matt revealed on that they were no longer together following Rachael's racism controversy. While Rachael went on to share that she's been educating herself with a number of things she's been reading and watching, some fans weren't exactly here for it.“I can list all the documentaries, movies and things I’ve listened to...” List them then

Matt James has already ended his relationship with Rachael Kirkconnell, the winner of his season on "The Bachelor." The reality star, 29, revealed during the "After the Final Rose" special that he ended things with Kirkconnell, 24, after she was involved in a scandal that included claims of racism against her.

Rachael Kirkconnell still believes Matt James is the love of her life after their breakup. During Monday's finale, Rachael and Matt ended the show in a committed relationship, but not engaged.

Yet another season of "The Bachelor" has come to an end. Throughout the season, star Matt James had whittled the contestants down to two: Rachael Kirkconnell and Michelle Young.

photos of her attending an Antabellum-themed party were revealed online, he had to end their relationship.Watching the first black Bachelor in franchise history be in so much pain was difficult. Heartbreak is one thing; racial trauma is another.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentSPOILER ALERT: Do not read until you’ve watched the March 15 episode of “The Bachelor” entitled “After The Final Rose.”Usually, it’s “Bachelor” host Chris Harrison putting contestants in the hot seat on the “After The Final Rose” post-final episode of the ABC dating competition series, but following real-life scandal, he was the subject of tonight’s conversation, lead by guest host Emmanuel Acho.Just days after it was announced that Harrison would not be

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell are over.