Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell, who met on 'The Bachelor' in 2020, have reportedly called it quits after facing numerous challenges throughout their relationship.
Rachel McRady is a Digital News Editor at PEOPLE. She has been an entertainment journalist for more than a decade, previously working for E! News, Entertainment Tonight, and Us Weekly. James, who recently posted a heartfelt prayer on Instagram, asked for strength to mend his broken heart and peace regarding his decision to end his relationship with Kirkconnell. He tagged Kirkconnell in the post and disabled comments, while his Instagram Stories featured pizza pies with a location tag in London.
Kirkconnell hasn't shared any posts herself since early December. Their relationship has been marked by controversy since they met on the reality show 'The Bachelor' in 2020, where Kirkconnell won James' season. The couple faced public scrutiny after photos of Kirkconnell attending racially insensitive parties in college surfaced. James, who was the show's first Black Bachelor, and Kirkconnell briefly split amid the fallout. They later chose to reconcile and work through their challenges together. In the years since, James and Kirkconnell have attempted to navigate their relationship in the public eye, often traveling together and sharing glimpses of their lives on social media. However, recent events suggest that their relationship has reached a breaking point. James, previously advocating for prioritizing personal growth and happiness in a relationship, is now seeking solace and strength through prayer as he processes the end of his relationship with Kirkconnell.
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