'The Bachelor': Matt James Breaks Down After Confronting His Dad About Being Absent

Matt James is starting fresh. The "Bachelor" star, 29, who split from season 25 contestant Rachael Kirkconnell, removed all traces of the 24-year-old Georgia native -- and all other social media posts -- from his Instagram profile on Friday.

Matt James is starting over!

Matt James discussed seeing Rachael Kirkconnell for the first time on the After the Final Rose episode while chatting with Michael Strahan on Good Morning America Tuesday.The Bachelor admitted he was emotional and seeing Rachael 'hit me like a ton of bricks' as he addressed a number of topics on the ABC show which was hosted byEmmanuel Acho as Chris Harrison stepped aside after defending Rachael's attendance at the 2018 college party on a plantation where she also dressed up in a heated debate with Rachel Lindsay.'I felt the weight of everything that I was carrying throughout the season, with what we were dealing with as a country and having to explain that why it was problematic to me and our relationship, which was extremely difficult,'

Spilling the Bachelor tea! Matt James is opening up about his journey as the Bachelor following the end of season 25, which left him single after a public breakup with winner Rachael Kirkconnell.

Matt James is the latest guest to join “The Bill Simmons Podcast”, and the most recent star of “The Bachelor” shared his thoughts on the racism controversy that overshadowed the show due to the Rachael Kirkconnell controversy and the remarks in her defence that led host Chris Harrison to step away from the show.

Calling it like she sees it. Rachel Lindsay spoke out about Bachelor fans’ behavior surrounding Matt James’ season and warned the end of the franchise could be imminent if something does not change.

Matt James is opening up about his breakup with Rachael Kirkconnell. On Friday's episode of, the former Bachelor spoke about his reasons for going on the show and when he knew things had taken a turn for the worse, as well as his decision to split from Rachael and his reaction to host Chris Harrison's defense of his former flame.For Matt, becoming the Bachelor was a way for him to be «intentional» with his time, by opting to fully focus on his personal life over his professional one.«Before I got on the show, I'm putting my life into commercial real estate, I'm putting my life into everything I'm doing with my non-profit.

Clean slate. Matt James deleted all the photos from his Instagram on Friday, March 19.

The course of Matt James’ Bachelor journey seemingly changed after his family visited the season 25 lead and now his brother, John The Scorpio, is giving more insight into their thoughts about the ABC series.

Matt James' brother is giving an update on the former Bachelor's state of mind following the conclusion of his season of the show. On Friday's episode of Rachel Lindsay and Van Lathan's podcast, John James, a rapper who goes by John the Scorpio, said Matt is «doing good» after his split from Rachael Kirkconnell.On Monday's finale, Matt professed his love for Rachael and the pair decided to leave the show in a committed relationship, though not engaged.

Rachel Lindsay is speaking out following Matt James' finale. The former Bachelorette, who's been outspoken on this season's controversies, shared her thoughts on her and Van Lathan's podcast, ,on Friday. «This is tough for Matt,» Lindsay said. «Matt's in a bad situation.»On Monday's finale, James professed his love for Rachael Kirkconnell and the pair decided to leave the show in a committed relationship, though not engaged.

"Bachelor" star Rachael Kirkconnell defended Matt James from racist insults after he revealed they split up after the show. James ended up picking Kirkconnell above all the other women on this season of "The Bachelor." However, he revealed during the "After the Final Rose" special that he had broken up with her following a racism scandal that unfolded off-screen that ultimately resulted in longtime host Chris Harrison stepping down from his role on the show.   Some viewers didn’t take kindly to James’ decision and attacked the first Black Bachelor with racial slurs on social media.

Katie Thurston would be the next leading lady at the end of the “After the Final Rose” special on March 15. Matt James ultimately decided they weren’t the right match in Episode 6 of Season 25 of “The Bachelor.” Thurston became an instant fan favorite on James’ season for her bold and outspoken personality.

Rachael Kirkconnell is coming to Matt James’ defense.

Rachael Kirkconnell is telling off a certain nasty group of Bachelor Nation fans — and deservedly so.

Rachael Kirkconnell is speaking out against racist comments being sent to Matt James. The former contestant took to her Instagram Story on Wednesday to stand up for her ex.During this season's finale, Matt professed his love for Rachael and the pair left the show in a committed relationship.

Emmanuel Acho, host of this season’s “The Bachelor: After the Final Rose” special is revealing that what he feels was the most memorable moment never made it on the air because it needed to be cut for time.

Matt James tweeted about seeking therapy on Tuesday afternoon sparked some concern in Bachelor Nation.The Bachelor wrote 'Google Therapist Near Me,' which amassed more than one thousand comments and a host of likes and retweets.The tweet reportedly 'set off alarm bells' with production and TMZnoted that the ABC network is on deck to help 'if he seeks it' after an arguably contentious time in front of cameras throughout the last four months.

TMZ, the tweet "set off alarm bells" with the head honchos of the franchise.The ABC franchise, the report says, takes mental health very seriously and offers professional therapy and counseling to contestants both during production and years after filming is over.

The final rose that blew away in the wind. Matt James’ relationship with Rachael Kirkconnell was so short that his best friend Tyler Cameron did not even have a chance to see the former couple together.

The reaction that Bachelor Nation has been waiting for. Rachel Lindsay shared her thoughts on Matt James’ split from Rachael Kirkconnell after the Monday, March 15, finale of The Bachelor.