Matthew James (born December 5, 1991) [1] is an American television personality, businessman, and former NCAA football player. James is best known for being the first male African-American lead for The Bachelor in season 25. [2]

8 hours ago · Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James on season 25 of ABC's 'The Bachelor.'. Craig Sjodin via Getty. During their time on The Bachelor, the pair each expressed their deep feelings for one another, ...

5 hours ago · Matt James shocked "Bachelor" fans with a Jan. 16 post announcing the end of his four-year relationship with Rachael Kirkconnell. She will be on the "Call Your Daddy" podcast Tuesday. KiMi Robinson

11 hours ago · Matt James ABC/Billy Kidd. The duo met during season 25 of The Bachelor, on which James was the lead.He didn’t propose during the March 2021 finale, but the pair were a couple at the end of the ...

Jan 16, 2025 · Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell have broken up four years after meeting on The Bachelor. Matt shared the news on Instagram via a prayer, writing "Father God, give Rachael and I strength to...

Jan 17, 2025 · As Bachelor Nation waits for Rachael Kirkconnell to break her silence on her split from Matt James, a source is giving Us Weekly exclusive insight into their relationship.

Jan 16, 2025 · Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell have called it quits. The former Bachelor, 33, shared the news with a prayer on Instagram on Thursday, Jan. 16.