A Surprising End to a Four-Year Journey
It’s official—Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell have ended their four-year relationship. The Bachelor star broke the news on his Instagram account on Thursday, January 16, leaving fans across the globe in disbelief. The couple, who met during the show, seemed like the perfect match, and their split came as a shock to many who followed their journey closely.
In a deeply personal post, Matt shared a heartfelt message alongside a photo from their time together on The Bachelor. He wrote, “Father God, give Rachael and I strength to mend our broken hearts. Give us a peace about this decision to end our relationship that transcends worldly understanding. Shower our friends and family with kindness and love to comfort us. And remind us that our Joy comes from you, Lord.”
Rachael’s Silence Speaks Volumes
While Matt took to social media to share the news, Rachael, 28, hasn’t yet addressed the breakup on her Instagram. Fans, however, wasted no time in reacting to the news. Her most recent post—a birthday tribute to Matt from December 5, 2024—quickly became a hub for comments expressing shock and disbelief.
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Her heartfelt message to Matt on that post reads, “Happiest of birthdays to my best friend, my teammate, my sous chef, the man that has my whole heart. You fill it (and my tummy) with so much love and laughter, and I’m so thankful I get to dance through this life with you. Thank you for your never-ending love and support and smooches and snuggles. To many more adventures, happy birthday my pumpkin.”
Fans left comments like, “HERE AFTER THE NEWS,” with a crying emoji, while another said, “Y’all better be playing a prank because I can’t handle y’all breaking up.” The overwhelming response shows just how much the couple’s relationship meant to their followers.
A Recent TikTok Sparks Confusion
Just hours before Matt announced the split, he posted a TikTok video featuring Rachael. The couple was in London, enjoying some delicious pizza at a local restaurant. In the video, Matt joked about how he had to bring Rachael back to experience what he considered to be some of the best pizza he’d ever tasted.
“I came for the first time solo last year and had to bring Rachael back for her to experience some of the best pizza I’ve ever eaten,” he said in the clip. The video left fans puzzled, wondering if the split was recent or if the couple had been hiding the news for a while.
Fans React with Shock and Questions
Following the announcement, fans took to the comments section to express their surprise and confusion. One user wrote, “WHY AM I SEEING THIS AFTER YOUR INSTAGRAM POST?! SAY IT AINT SO.” Another TikTok user chimed in, saying, “YOUR INSTA POST? START EXPLAINING MISTER.”
“MATT I AM CONFUSED PLS EXPLAIN,” another person wrote. Clearly, fans are eager for more details about the split, especially after seeing Matt’s recent TikTok video with Rachael.
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A Journey Through Controversy and Reconciliation
Matt and Rachael first met during season 25 of The Bachelor in 2021. Their relationship faced controversy early on when photos of Rachael attending an Antebellum-themed college party surfaced on social media. Despite the challenges, they continued dating after the show, even after briefly breaking up.
They confirmed they were back together in May 2021 and spoke out a year later about how they managed to mend things. “It was crazy,” Matt told People in May 2022. “It felt like the world was against us. Some people felt like the situation was blown out of proportion and others felt like it hadn’t gotten enough attention. We were just trying to enjoy each other and grow our relationship without having to deal with people we didn’t even know weighing in.”
