Matt James Breaks Silence on Split with Rachael Kirkconnell in Shocking Social Media Return!

Matt James is blocking out the noise.

Following the unexpected announcement of their breakup made by the previous Bachelor on January 16th via social media, who had been together for four years following their encounter on the reality show, he has now posted his initial update about his life since the separation.

He shared a video on Instagram from February 6th, where he’s seen jogging together with some friends in Kenya, and captioned it as “Morning run with buddies in Kenya.

33-year-old man posted some updates from his recent journey on Instagram Stories, featuring a captivating video of the scenic Iten, Kenya.

Moreover, the previous television personality has left numerous unanswered queries, not just among Bachelor enthusiasts, but also his former partner Rachael, who claimed to have been taken aback by their breakup and Matt’s subsequent social media declaration. However, he remains tight-lipped about the matter and is currently not responding to comments.

In essence, Matt has disabled comments on his Instagram. However, it’s worth noting that this post follows an update from Rachel, who he started dating in 2020, about their current relationship status after their separation.

During a January 28th episode of Call Her Daddy, the 28-year-old expressed, “It was simply one of those instances where he suddenly understood, ‘By now, I ought to be planning to propose to you.’ However, he mentioned that perhaps someday he might reach that point, but he doesn’t feel prepared at the moment. To this, I responded, ‘Well, if, after four years, you still aren’t sure or don’t feel ready, then that isn’t a positive sign.’

As a devoted admirer putting words to my thoughts, I’d rephrase it as: “Looking back, it was during those four years when Matt started to harbor doubts that led us apart. However, what I told him then was something along the lines of, ‘If you don’t feel like we should be together after all this time, given that you know me better than anyone else, maybe we shouldn’t be.’

Concerning Matt’s recent Instagram post, Rachael hadn’t expected him to reveal their separation so abruptly, and his declaration felt like the last straw or decisive blow that ultimately ended their relationship.

Keep reading for more bombshells from Rachael’s recent interview…

Prior to their unexpected separation following four years of dating, Rachael Kirkconnell reveals that she and Matt James had previously talked about getting engaged and starting a family together, as they shared during her January 28 interview on “Call Her Daddy”.

She mentioned their discussion on engagement rings. He had suggested months earlier that she start saving and choosing items, implying they should look at some together – a significant gesture for him. This was when she realized he was fully committed to the idea, which she saw as a positive sign. In her eyes, it indicated progress in their relationship, as initially it seemed daunting or difficult for him to discuss. However, over time, it became easier for him to talk about it, suggesting a positive development in their bond.

While in Tokyo, it was noted that the couple had minor disputes, as Rachael felt swamped with deciding where they would dine and where Matt would shoot his content, leading these smaller squabbles to escalate into larger problems they were facing.

In simpler terms, the 28-year-old stated, “We suddenly found ourselves in an argument on the spot, instead of having lunch as planned, we returned to our hotel and ended up discussing more. We were slightly aggravated with each other. However, it was as if being back at the hotel made us both realize that we were upset with one another. He seemed convinced I was wrong, while I felt he was in the wrong. In truth, he expressed feelings he’d been harboring for some time.

As per Rachael’s explanation, Matt expressed concerns about certain traits of hers that he feels might be problematic in a spouse by the end of the day.

At the end of the day, there were certain aspects where our paths didn’t align, she reflected. ‘It seemed he suddenly understood that at this juncture in our relationship, he should be eager to propose and prepared for marriage. But he wasn’t, he admitted that we weren’t ready yet, or he himself wasn’t. I’m not sure if I ever envision myself proposing to you or being married to you.’

He stated, ‘Perhaps someday he might arrive, but he doesn’t seem prepared at the moment.’ I responded by saying, ‘To be honest, after four years, I would have expected him to be ready or at least know if this is his path. If he isn’t, then it’s concerning. Given our history, it seems we might not be a good match if he still feels uncertain about us after four years.’

According to the Bachelor Nation celebrity, it was during her flight departure from Tokyo that she learned about their breakup through Matt’s Instagram post announcing the split. Unfortunately, she didn’t have internet access for the next twelve hours after that.

She mentioned, “I’m about to board a plane when my phone starts ringing loudly. It’s one of my closest friends, who simply writes ‘Rach’ followed by several question marks. Upon seeing this, I immediately wonder how she knows what’s going on, and then she texts me again: ‘I saw Matt’s post. Is this actually happening?’ This is how I discover that he posted something online. Just as the plane takes off, I see his post, and from then on, I won’t have any service or connection for the next twelve hours.

She went on to express her distress, saying, “I’m really struggling because, as you know, we just broke up and now, it seems the entire world knows about it. I’m still reeling from the shock, and finding out that everyone is aware of it just makes it all the more overwhelming.” She added, “It feels surreal, like I can hardly comprehend it at the moment.

Rachael observed that Matt’s social media post had provided her with an answer she was eagerly seeking – the precise motivation behind it. However, his action seemed to her like the final blow, effectively ending whatever they had between them.

She added, “I’ve had a conversation with him after those events, and I can assure you that he indeed realizes it was not the correct choice.

She made it clear that she doesn’t see a future for them because when he said things like “I don’t think you’re my person. I don’t see us getting married,” it was time to move on, as expressed on Call Her Daddy. His handling of the situation and his subsequent post didn’t sit well with her, even though she has forgiven him, she feels she can’t be in a relationship with someone who made her feel disrespected in such a way.

She expressed, “Sometimes you need to assert yourself, even when it feels uncomfortable. A part of me yearns for us to reconcile and ignore this incident, but that’s not feasible. I believe it’s tough, but the wise choice is to stand firm and be independent.

2025-02-06 22:25

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