One other Bachelor couple referred to as it quits! Season 16 Bachelor Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell broke up 4 years after they had been paired up on the truth relationship present.
Matt James dropped the ball on his Instagram. He captioned a put up that includes an image of them collectively after they had been on the present in 2021. “Father God, give Rachael and I power to fix our damaged hearts,” he wrote. “Give us a peace about this choice to finish our relationship that transcends worldly understanding. Bathe our family and friends with kindness and like to consolation us. And remind us that our Pleasure comes from you, Lord 💔”
Simply hours earlier than he posted in regards to the breakup, Matt James took a video at Crisp Pizza W6, a brand new hotspot in London with Rachael. As of writing, Rachael Kirkconnell hasn’t addressed the breakup.
Why did Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell break up?
The precise purpose why the Bachelor couple broke up isn’t identified. Issues had been headed in an incredible path with Matt and Rachael, with the 2 contemplating getting engaged quickly. On an October 2024 episode of the “De-Influenced With Dani + Jordan” podcast, Matt stated that engagement could be “the following step.” “Having had so lots of Rachael’s pals undergo engagements, I wouldn’t dare go have a look at a hoop with out consulting Rachael first.”
Rachael agreed, “I really feel that’s undoubtedly one thing we wish. I’m on his time,” she shared. “My downside is I undoubtedly have to go discover a ring I like and the whole lot, however that’s on him at that time. … That’s an issue, I don’t even know what I would like.”
The 2 beforehand broke up after it was found that Rachael participated in an Antebellum plantation-themed occasion when she was in faculty. Rachael apologized for her racial insensitivity and the 2 reconciled. “It’s not Matt’s job to coach me,” she stated. Kids should be educated about their Black historical past and what society will consider them … and like I stated it’s not his job to coach me on that, so I believe it’s good to take time to your self and attempt to educate your self on interracial relationships.”