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Rachael Kirkconnell she responded subtly to speculation about her recent split Matt James.
In the comments of her last Instagram post in December 2024, a social media user theorized Kirkconnell’s reaction to James’ faith-shattering statement.
“The more I think about it, the more I think he’s completely blindsided by this,” the fan he wrote on Thursday, January 16. “Give her some grace and let her answer in her own time.”
Kirkconnell, 28, “liked” the message subtly but has not offered further comment. A source now says Us Weekly that Kirkconnell was not blinded by the rupture itself but rather James’ statement and post.
A few hours earlier, James, 33, confirmed that the couple had ended their relationship.
“Father, give Rachael and I strength to mend our broken hearts,” James caption on an Instagram photo from their time on The Bachelor. “Give us peace (sic) regarding this decision to end our relationship that goes beyond worldly understanding. Shower our friends and family with kindness and love to comfort us. And remind us that our joy comes from you, Lord 💔.”
James did not elaborate on what led to the breakup, but declined to comment on social media about the upload. Days before, ea Kirkconnell was on joint trip to London and upload content from their culinary adventures.
Kirkconnell was James’ last choice The Bachelor season 25, which was filmed in 2020. They broke up briefly after the finale when Kirkconnell’s past racially insensitive social media posts resurfaced online only to reconcile a month after taping the live After the Final Rose special.
James and Kirkconnell continued to go the distance for another three years, often being open about their reluctance to get engaged.
“I feel like when you feel pressure, that’s when you don’t want to do something,” James just say Us Weekly in June 2024. “So I’ve never really felt pressure (to get engaged) because it’s something I’ve always wanted to do. It’s something we’ll do at some point. That’s why we’re together and what we’re working towards. I’m excited about our future.”
Four months later, James suggested a proposal was “the next step” after Kirkconnell chose an engagement ring she liked best.
“I feel like that’s definitely something we want. I’m on his time,” Kirkconnell said during a joint appearance on the “De-Influenced” podcast in October 2024. “My problem is definitely that I need to go find a ring that I like and everything, but that’s on it then. … That’s a problem, I don’t even know what I want.”