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Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell End 'The Bachelor' Relationship After Four Years

Jan 16, 2025, 03:13 PM

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell, stars of 'The Bachelor', have ended their relationship after four years together. James announced the breakup on Instagram, sharing a prayer for strength to mend their broken hearts and peace about their decision. The couple met during Season 25 of the reality show, where Kirkconnell won James' season but they did not get engaged at the time. Their relationship faced challenges, including a brief split in 2021 after photos of Kirkconnell attending an antebellum-themed party surfaced, but they reconciled shortly thereafter. The announcement came as a surprise to fans, especially since James had recently posted about their travels and food adventures in London just hours before revealing the split.