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Rachael Kirkconnell is a reality tv personality best known for winning season 25 of the Bachelor where she connected with Matt James. In addition she has navigated relationships through many public eyes.
Kirkconnell and Matt James a first Black Bachelor made headlines from their very start on the show with her getting his final rose at the end of season 25. The pair ultimately broke up because of social media backlash that involved her racially insensitive actions resurfacing in past events.
Their first breakup was due to images coming to light with her attending an Antebellum-themed college party and supporting Confederate flags. After some time to reconcile the couple was together once more and seemed headed for marriage. There was a focus on creating deeper connections while doing work to better themselves and make better decisions.
The couple ultimately called it quits again after four years when Matt announced their split on Instagram. The nature of how this was revealed on a social media post along with very short timing of other social media content left many questions and prompted many theories. The post came hours after Matt posted what seemed to be happy loving content of them from their trip together in London.
Many fans were shocked with comments indicating confusion on how this breakup was handled. Matt posted on social media stating he needed “strength to mend our broken hearts” however his former partner did not speak publicly at the time and liked various comments indicating she had no warning of the post that was made by him. The timing, lack of transparency, and her family’s apparent unawareness created more questions than answers.
Rachael's sister Trinity created much needed context in regard to the timing of events by noting the recent London content was likely sponsored with her and Matt together during the posting of what was believed to be more intimate content for viewers.
She also added information in social media comments regarding Matt posting a break-up post only three hours after the couple ended their relationship, which was the reason behind the seeming randomness . These insights caused even more questions from those who closely followed them both.
Although not publicly addressing the breakup Rachael did like a few comments that indicated some insight into her feelings from different social media outlets. Some of these interactions showcased confusion as to when they both decided that it was time to end and one suggested she was blindsided by his sudden public announcement.
According to social media comments she seemed to find this event as humiliating because he posted something without her consent. The liked comments expressed her support for how those reacted while acknowledging how she personally feels about how it was all played out. Many also claim they did not expect to see these to happen considering their strong feelings.
Rachael and Matt's relationship was well known within Bachelor Nation with it's highs and lows. The couple seemingly had made major steps to move beyond what was perceived as an unlikely reunion from some of its most controversial moments. Their story serves as an example on all levels on how the journey for a popular figure can have added complexities with public visibility while still being relatable to their fan base.
The dynamic of a high profile couple can become an important aspect of their livelihood for many reasons and in different ways. With their constant connection to social media the expectations from viewers could make every move more scrutinized than what most may think. It became a highlight to understand when a personal move is made public how important intention and consideration really should be on a human level regardless of fame or personal following.