Rachael Kirkconnell’s Sister Gives Insight into Timeline of Her Split with FormerBachelorMatt James

Mar. 15, 2025

Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James in March 2024.Photo:Alexander Tamargo/Getty

Alexander Tamargo/Getty

Rachael Kirkconnell’s sister is sharing some insight into theBachelorcontestant’s recent breakup fromMatt James.

Matt, 33, announced the couple’s split in a post on hisInstagramon Thursday, Jan. 16.

“Father God, give Rachael and I strength to mend our broken hearts,” he wrote, adding, “Give us a peace about this decision to end our relationship that transcends worldly understanding. Shower our friends and family with kindness and love to comfort us. And remind us that our Joy comes from you, Lord 💔.”

Matt’s words were paired with a photo of himself and Rachael, 28, from their season ofThe Bachelor.

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Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James in Miami in March 2023.Manny Hernandez/Wireimage

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“Yea so they were still together when he was posting all that… just to give you some perspective on the timeline of things,” Trinity wrote.

Rachael and Matt were introduced to the world in 2021 on season 25 ofThe Bachelor.

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In February 2024,Matt told PEOPLEthat he and Rachael were in sync with their plans to eventually marry.

“We wouldn’t be together if that wasn’t the same goal,” he said at the time. “I’m definitely excited for what the future looks like with us."

He also noted that when it came time to propose, it would “be something special because Rachael’s very special.”

source: people.com