TV Ratings: Bachelor Matt James Attracts the Most Viewers on Monday

Matt James is wishing Tyler Cameron a happy birthday with a heartfelt message. The Bachelor took to Instagram on Sunday to wish his best friend a happy 28th birthday, alongside a note about Tyler's late mom, Andrea. «Mama would be proud of the man you’re becoming ❤️,» Matt wrote.

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.

Rachel Lindsay is giving Matt James critics a black eye. Blasting “Bachelor” buffs for browbeating this season’s golden boy into giving his final red rose to a black woman, the former Bachelorette said fans can’t comprehend the “pressure” he’s feeling as the first black Bachelor. “[People] don’t understand unless you’re in the seat, the pressure that is on you from America,” Lindsay, 35, vented to Andy Cohen on Radio Andy on Sirius XM Wednesday. “But then also as being black,” Lindsay, the first

Some comments made by a friend of Matt James are causing controversy in Bachelor Nation.

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' season of took to Instagram on Tuesday to speak out on body-shaming comments front one of Matt's friends.

Matt James' journey, producers are throwing new women into the mix. Last week's episode of the ABC dating show saw the drama-filled departure of one of Matt's frontrunners, Sarah, but before Matt has too much time to think about it, five new women will join the show. This week's episode will see whether tensions in the house relax without Sarah in it, but with two «physical» group dates, we're not sure that's possible. ET will be live blogging along the way.

Matt James' time on is about to get a lot more exciting!On an all-new episode airing Monday, Jan. 25 at 8 p.m.

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

Warning: This article may contain spoilers for Season 25 of “The Bachelor.” “The Bachelor” Matt James may have just confirmed who wins his season — on Spotify.The leading man was caught listening to and “liked” a playlist on Spotify made by contestant Rachael Kirkconnell, Vulture reports. The 29-year-old must have forgotten that his activity on the site is public.

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.

ended on a cliffhanger, with Sarah's health seemingly hanging in the balance. The contestant, who earned a rose on her one-on-one date with Matt James, suddenly dropped from the rose ceremony, telling the medic she was having trouble seeing.

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The Bachelor (), and high on the list is Matt James' kissing style. Matt was trolled on Twitter for kissing with his eyes open—including by his best friend and former Bachelorette star Tyler Cameron.

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.

Matt James is getting candid about his past and insecurities on. The 29-year-old emotionally opened up about his absent father on Monday's episode of the ABC dating show, but as he recently told ET's Lauren Zima, there's more vulnerability ahead.

Matt James' heart has begun — and it's already getting physical.