Matthew James (born December 5, 1991) [1] is an American television personality, businessman, and former NCAA football player. James is best known for being the first Black male lead for The Bachelor in season 25. [2]

Nov 5, 2024 · Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell are more in love than ever. On Sunday, Nov. 3 after the TCS New York City Marathon, James and Kirkconnell were stopped by the viral social media account...

Jan 17, 2025 · As Bachelor Nation waits for Rachael Kirkconnell to break her silence on her split from Matt James, a source is giving Us Weekly exclusive insight into their relationship.

5 days ago · Rachael Kirkconnell is sharing her side of her split from Matt James after four years together. While appearing on the Jan. 29 episode of the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, Kirkconnell, who met James ...

Jan 16, 2025 · Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell have broken up four years after meeting on The Bachelor. Matt shared the news on Instagram via a prayer, writing "Father God, give Rachael and I strength to...

Jan 17, 2025 · Matt James, who was the franchise's first Black "Bachelor," took to social media on Thursday to announce that he and 28-year-old Rachael Kirkconnell, broke up — again. "Father God, give...

Jan 4, 2021 · James is the first-ever Black lead on The Bachelor in the history of the franchise. Back in June, Good Morning America announced James' new history-making role with a...

In 2021, Matt James broke ground on The Bachelor season 25 as the first Black Bachelor, and he's been keeping busy since he starred on the reality dating series. Matt first...

Nov 4, 2024 · Bachelor Nation couple Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell found love on Season 25 of “The Bachelor.” Since their time on the show, the couple has been keeping fans updated with their lives on social media.

4 days ago · Matt James, the ‘Bachelor’ franchise’s first Black male lead, says he and his co-star-turned-girlfriend Rachael Kirkconnell have ended their relationship. Jan. 16, 2025