Bachelor Nation star Matt James splits from girlfriend Rachael Kirkconnell after dating since 2020

Bachelor Nation star Matt James announced his split from girlfriend Rachael Kirkconnell – after dating since 2020.

The 33-year-old reality star shared the news on his Instagram page on Thursday, along with a photo of him and Rachael the first time they met on The Bachelor.

The star shared a prayer as the caption – which also revealed their shared news: ‘Father God, give Rachael and I the strength to mend our broken hearts. Give us peace over this decision to end our relationship, which is beyond worldly understanding.”

Adding, “Show 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 chose not to propose to Rachael but ended 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 at a plantation-themed party surfaced in 2018, but they reconciled shortly afterwards.