Matt James: Last News

There’s another Bachelor Nation season in full swing, which apparently means it’s time for another disappointing racism scandal.

When M-22 came to source the perfect collaborator for their next single, there really was only one option.

It’s getting hot in here! ABC officially announced the initial Bachelor in Paradise season 8 contestants — and there are a lot of familiar faces.

That’s her man — and she wants the world to know! Rachael Kirkconnell clapped back at a sports announcer who incorrectly claimed that her boyfriend, Matt James, was “single” numerous times during a recent celebrity basketball tournament.

A Bachelor Nation falling out? Tyler Cameron and Matt James were friends for years before the latter got the gig as the season 25 Bachelor, but some fans are convinced his romance with Rachael Kirkconnell has put a strain on his bromance with Cameron.

They were the best friends who won the hearts of Bachelor Nation.But nowadays, Tyler Cameron and Matt James aren't as close as they used to be.Speaking with Us Weekly, The Bachelorette alum, 29, dished on his friendship with Matt and butting heads with his girlfriend Rachael Kirkconnell. Oh boy! Tyler Cameron dished on his friendship with Matt James and talked 'clashing' with his girlfriend Rachael Kirkconnell; pictured 2020'I think people think [Matt and I aren't friends] because we're just not in each other's everyday lives like we used to be,' Tyler told the publication on Sunday. 'I think it's part of growing up.

Bachelor vet Matt James and his girlfriend Rachael Kirkconnell had some fun in Sin City this week.The lovebirds were seen attending the evian Sparkling Water Residency to celebrate the US launch of evian Sparkling waterat TAO Beach Dayclub in Las Vegas.Rachael stood out in a pink bandeau top with a matching skirt from 437 x That's So Sabotage with strappy heels from ASOS as she cuddled her former TV costar. Think pink:Bachelor vet Matt James and his girlfriend Rachael Kirkconnell had some fun in Sin City this week Hot look:Rachael stood out in a pink bandeau top with a matching skirt from 437 x That's So Sabotage with strappy heels from ASOS as she cuddled her former TV costarJames, who met Kirkconnell, 25, on season 25 of The Bachelor, which aired in 2021, is still going strong with Rachael after a brief split.This spring he relocated to Miami after living in New York City so that he could be near her.

The Bachelor stars Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell are still going strong as a couple, though don’t expect them to get engaged anytime soon.

Bachelor Nation is slowly getting more insight into Michelle Young and Nayte Olukoya’s decision to call off their engagement.

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell have been on vacation at the Calilo hotel in Papas Beach, Ios Island, Greece this week.And on Thursday the 29-year-old former Bachelor lead shared stunning images with his curvy girlfriend, 25.The brunette beauty from Georgia was in a strappy bikini as he lifted her up in his arms. He also posed with her on the shore as they packed on the public displays of affection.

Matt James, who made history last year as the first Black (male) lead on one of TV’s biggest shows, The Bachelor, has had over a year to reflect on the experience and now says he sees the full scope of the opportunity lost. Given the landmark nature of his role, James says he expected the show’s producers would use the conversations around race and other matters he was having with the contestants and then-host Chris Harrison to illuminate the issues the country was facing in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd. But when he saw the show after it was edited, those discussions and even the reality of his own accomplishments were subsumed by the show’s fluffier fare.

Matt James is opening up about his season of The Bachelor and how he feels the show failed his story.

Matt James admits it was “frustrating” watching his season of “The Bachelor” as the show’s first Black lead in 2021.

Making a big change. Michelle Young denied rumors that she and fiancé Nayte Olukoya have split, but there is one thing she’s leaving behind for now: teaching.

Third time’s the charm! Bachelor and Bachelorette host Jesse Palmer has been announced as the new host of Bachelor in Paradise.

No one gets the tea like Andy Cohen! Matt James’ answers to questions about Clare Crawley — and Tyler Cameron and Rachael Kirkconnell’s friendship — from his appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen are raising eyebrows in Bachelor Nation.

Matt James has a surefire way to revitalize the “Bachelor” franchise.

As Bachelor Nation waited for Clare Crawley’s season of The Bachelorette to start filming amid the coronavirus lockdown, there was far from a lack of drama leading up to production — including the season 16 star throwing shade at Matt James.

Will you accept this typewriter? After appearing on The Bachelor or The Bachelorette, plenty of contestants go on to host podcasts or star on additional seasons of the franchise, but arguably the No. 1 pastime for Bachelor Nation members is writing.

Matt James is grateful for his time on -- and he'll never say otherwise. In his debut book, , James revealed why he doesn't have any ill will toward the franchise, despite several controversies surrounding his season.«Whatever mixed feelings I may have about franchise after my season, whatever disagreements I may feel with the way I was portrayed or how conversations I remember clearly were ultimately characterized, you will never see me disparage the show publicly,» James writes.

Matt James is considering taking the next step with Rachael Kirkconnell. ET's Denny Directo spoke with the former Bachelor ahead of the release of his debut book, , and he revealed that an engagement between him and Kirkconnell isn't out of the question.«At this point in my life, I wouldn't be dating someone that I wouldn't consider marrying,» James told ET. «That's the end goal and that's what we're working towards.»James and Kirkconnell met during his season of , which aired in 2021.