'Bachelor' Stars Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell Split After Four Years

Another Bachelor love story has come to an end. Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell have officially called it quits after four years together.

Matt shared the news on Instagram Thursday morning with a heartfelt message and a throwback photo from their first meeting on The Bachelor. In the post, he asked for divine guidance, writing, “I pray for peace about this decision to end our relationship that transcends worldly understanding.” He also leaned on his faith, asking for reminders that true joy comes from above.

The announcement caught fans off guard, especially since just 12 hours earlier, Matt had posted a photo of the couple enjoying pizza in London. The comments on that post were flooded with shock and heartbreak, as many fans struggled to process the sudden turn of events.

This breakup follows a relationship filled with ups and downs. After Matt chose Rachael on The Bachelor, they briefly split when old racially insensitive social media posts from Rachael resurfaced. However, they reconciled and seemed stronger than ever—Matt even teased an engagement last October.

The couple was last spotted together when Matt, fresh off Dancing with the Stars, left the studio in disguise, with Rachael picking him up outside.

For now, fans are left with questions and sadness over the end of this Bachelor journey.