Rachael Kirkconnell met Matt James During the season 25 of Bachelor And after the show, their relationship was Full of ups and downs.
While the ABC 2021 series season was aired, the Georgia -born one fell under fire because of exploded photos in Antebellum’s dress in a brotherhood escape. Before Kirkconnell to turn to the photos then host Chris Harrison Came to her defense during an interview for a graduate Rachel LindsayPrayed to have the audience “Grace” for the competitorWho knew he eventually won the season. (The scandal broke in February 2021, one month before the finish broadcast.)
The situation has led to James parted with Kirkkonel before After the final rose Special March. While the couple coordinated later that year, the network reduced their ties with Harrison and Stick Jesse Palmer He took over the concert.
Kirkconnell released his first statement On February 11, 2021, he wrote via Instagram that her actions were “not acceptable” and her “ignorance is racist”. During an outspoken conversation with a colleague of season 25 star BringsWho ended as a second runner up in the James season, in October 2022, Kirkkonel said her initial apology was “the opposite” and claims that the show had “pushed” her to write the statement.
Kirkkonel recalled that Rogue made “Rogue” and made a second, long -term apology video after James ended their relationship because he had nothing to lose. She shared a third statement when her followers began to come to Lindsay and James instead of focusing on her mistakes.
After reuniting in the spring of 2021, James wrote a book about his time as the first black bachelor, criticizing the series for what they chose to broadcast. While talking about their relationship with the franchise in July 2022, Kirkkonel told USA that the couple is rooting for all of AFAR.
Although he says there are plans to offer in the future, James have announced their separation Through Instagram in 2025
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