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Rachael Kirkconnell & Matt James Relationship Status
Status: Separated
Following their departure from the 2021 season of The Bachelor, Matt James and graphic artist Rachael Kirkconnell experienced a period of togetherness, a brief breakup, and a subsequent reconciliation. Throughout their relationship, they frequently encountered speculation about potential splits.
Addressing these rumors, the one-time Bachelor shared with E! News at a Baskin-Robbins gathering on July 18, “I believe everyone should occasionally disconnect from social media.” He added, “We document our lives so extensively through our devices that any absence from constant phone usage is perceived as a major crisis.”
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Marriage Plans Dissolved: The Road to Separation
Previously, James had indicated that matrimony was the ultimate objective for them.
“The benefit of our connection is that we’re not rushing,” the writer of First Impressions: Off Screen Conversations With a Bachelor on Race, Family, and Forgiveness, informed E! News back in May 2022. “We’ve observed other couples rushing into engagements only to dissolve soon after. Therefore, we’re sticking with our proven approach, and we’ll eventually reach that milestone.”
Official Announcement of the Breakup
However, less than three years later, James declared his separation from Kirkconnell.
Matt James’ Instagram Post
“Heavenly Father, grant Rachael and me the fortitude to heal our wounded hearts,” the TV personality posted on Instagram January 16, 2025, accompanied by an old picture of the couple from The Bachelor. “Bestow upon us a sense of serenity concerning our choice to dissolve our relationship, surpassing mere worldly comprehension. Envelop our acquaintances and kin with compassion and affection to comfort us. And remind us that true Joy emanates from You, Lord.”