Matt James, who was the franchise's first Black "Bachelor," took to social media on Thursday to announce that he and 28-year-old Rachael Kirkconnell, broke up — again. "Father God, give Rachael and I strength to mend our broken hearts,

According to Trinity Kirkconnell, Rachael and Matt were still together mere hours before he announced their breakup on Instagram on Jan. 16

Rachael Kirkconnell's past antebellum-themed party controversy ignited backlash during Matt James' historic season as The Bachelor's first Black lead. The scandal strained their relationship, leading to a breakup, reconciliation, and eventual renewed scrutiny after their recent split.

Matt James, the 'Bachelor' franchise's first Black male lead, says he and his co-star-turned-girlfriend Rachael Kirkconnell have ended their relationship.

Former "Bachelor" star Matt James has announced that he and his girlfriend, Rachael Kirkconnell, have broken up after nearly four years of dating.

Jan. 16 (UPI) -- Bachelor couple Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell are splitting up. Kirkconnell, 28, won Season 25 of the reality dating show starring James, 33, in 2020.

M att James and Rachael Kirkconnell caused quite a stir in Bachelor Nation back in 2020, when a racism scandal rocked The Bachelor’s 25th season — its first to feature a Black

Bachelor Nation’s’ Rachael Kirkconnell is subtly confirming her break up with Matt James. ‘The Bachelor' alum announced in a January 16th Instagram post that he and Rachael Kirkconnell broke up, despite being seen in TikTok videos just hours before his announcement.