Rachael Kirkconnell left shocked by Matt James’ split announcement
In a surprising turn of events, Rachael Kirkconnell felt “blindsided” when her ex Matt James made a breakup announcement on Instagram. The “Bachelor” Season 25 lead broke the news on social media, prompting an outpouring of sympathy from fans who took to his page to share their feelings and speculations about the sudden split.
One comment drew particular attention, stating, “The more I’m thinking about it the more I think he completely blindsided her with this,” which Kirkconnell liked, subtly indicating her sentiment. Despite this interaction, the former graphic designer has remained largely silent about the breakup.
Her last post prior to the news was a heartfelt video montage celebrating James’ 33rd birthday, captioned with loving words that highlighted their deep connection. “Happiest of birthdays to my best friend, my teammate, my sous chef, the man that has my whole heart,” she wrote, expressing gratitude for their time together and the joy he brought into her life.
Sources close to Kirkconnell confirmed her shock at the breakup announcement, emphasizing that she had no idea James would make such a public declaration. “She didn’t know he was going to do that and definitely wouldn’t have approved of it if she did,” said an insider. The source added that she feels humiliated about how the news broke and believes the situation is as strange as it seems to everyone observing.
Friends and family of Kirkconnell are equally perplexed by the split, with reports indicating that they were unaware of any major issues and were committed to supporting her during this difficult time. The insider revealed, “They are confused and still trying to piece together what happened.”
Interestingly, while Kirkconnell is grappling with the fallout, it’s been suggested that she was the one to ultimately end the relationship, with another source noting that James “knows what he did” to lead to her decision.
Earlier in the day of the breakup announcement, James had shared a heartfelt prayer on Instagram in which he requested strength for both himself and Kirkconnell to navigate their heartbreak. He concluded with a reminder that true joy comes from a higher power, making his abrupt transition to announcing their separation all the more startling.
Just hours before this revelation, James had posted a fun video montage of their culinary adventures during a recent trip to London, leaving fans bewildered at the drastic shift in their relationship status.
Kirkconnell and James, who first met on “The Bachelor” in 2020, faced challenges early on but rekindled their relationship in 2021 after a temporary breakup linked to controversial past photos of Kirkconnell. Now, as they part ways again, questions linger over their motives and the abrupt nature of their split.