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By SARAH SOTOODEH FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 14:18 GMT, 16 January 2025 | Updated: 15:09 GMT, 16 January 2025
Bachelor Nation star Matt James announced his split from girlfriend Rachael Kirkconnell – after dating on and off since 2020.The 33-year-old reality star shared the news on his Instagram page on Thursday, along with a pictured of him and Rachael the first moment they met on The Bachelor. The star shared a prayer as the caption – which also revealed their split news: ‘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.’Adding: ‘Shower our friends and family with kindness and love to comfort us. And remind us that our Joy comes from you, Lord,’ with a broken heart emoji. Matt and Rachael met on the 2020 season of The Bachelor, where Matt opted not to propose to Rachael but end the show in a relationship with her. The star, who was the first Black Bachelor in the show’s 19-year history, split from Rachael in 2021 after photos of her attending a plantation themed party in 2018 surfaced – but they reconciled soon after. Bachelor Nation star Matt James announced his split from girlfriend Rachael Kirkconnell – after dating on and off since 2020; he shared a picture from the moment they met on the show The 33-year-old reality star shared the news on his Instagram page on Thursday, along with a pictured of him and Rachael the first moment they met on The BachelorMatt met Rachael on The Bachelor during season 25, which was filmed in September 2020 and aired on television January 2021. The couple quickly fell in love on the season, with Matt giving her the final rose – but choosing not to propose to her. However, before the final episodes aired, photos emerged of Rachael at a plantation-themed party. She was also accused of liking racist photos online and of bullying a high school contemporary for dating black men.The ensuing scandal broke up her relationship with Matt and ultimately led to the departure of host Chris Harrison who had showed support for Rachael.The couple confirmed in May 2021 they were giving their romance another try and reconciled.Explaining how they reunited, Matt told WSJ Magazine: ‘I think the best way to put it is that we can have critical conversations about being in this relationship and what I need in a partner—especially if that woman isn’t Black— to understand what comes with me and my life and being Black.’He added: ‘It’s on people who care about being allies to do the work to be truly antiracist. And I think it’s unfair to leave people without the ability to unlearn and be better.’
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Bachelor Nation star Matt James splits from girlfriend Rachael Kirkconnell after dating since 2020
