Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James
Courtesy of Rachel Kirkconnell/InstagramRachel Kirkconnell It was all in James died In her latest work Instagram share.
“Happiest of birthdays to my best friend, teammate, sous chef, and the man who has my whole heart,” Kirkconnell, 28, captioned a Dec. 5 video of clips of the couple throughout their relationship. “You fill it (and my belly) with so much love and laughter and I am so grateful that I get to dance with you through this life.”
Kirkconnell went on to thank James, 33, for his “endless love and support (sic) and hugs and hugs.” She concluded the caption on an optimistic note, writing: “To many more adventures, happy birthday my pumpkin ♡.”
Kirkconnell continued to show her love in the comments of the post, telling fans: “Please wish @mattjames919 a happy birthday. Love you baby.” James thanked his then-girlfriend for the birthday honor in a comment of his own, writing: “I'm your pumpkin!? 🥹🎃 And I love you too chicken.”
Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell's love story has been a journey – on and off screen. ABC named Matt Season 25 in June 2020, later revealing that the series had received a record number of contestant submissions. Among the 38 women who had the opportunity to meet Matt was Rachel, a graphic designer (…)
Before that Announcing their split Taking to Instagram on Thursday, January 16, James shared several videos of himself and Kirkconnell trying a variety of foods and drinks during recent trips to Japan, Canada, Aspen, Colorado, and London.
“Pizza stop for anyone traveling through London 🍕🇬🇧,” James wrote alongside the post on Wednesday, January 15. Instagram clip They both try different types of pizza at Crisp Pizza W6. (James previously shared snaps of the pair's travels on Instagram but after a delay, so it's not clear if they're still out and about.)
James broke the news that he and Kirkconnell had called it quits by sharing a photo of the moment they met on Season 25 of Bachelor's degree In 2021. “Father, give Rachel and me the strength to mend our broken hearts,” he commented Thursday. Download Instagram. “Give us peace over this decision to end our relationship that is beyond earthly understanding. Shower our friends and family with kindness and love for our comfort. And remind us that our joy comes from You, Lord 💔.”
Kirkconnell has not yet commented or shared the post.
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Kirkconnell received the final rose for Janes Bachelor's degreealthough the two had split by the time of the season After the final rose The special aired in March 2021. At the time, James said they had broken up after Kirkconnell's past. Racially insensitive social media activity It reappeared. However, they reconnected just a month later.
Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James
ABC/Craig SjodinThe couple previously joked that they were Ready to take the next step In their romantic relationship in the October 2024 episode of the program “Influence with Danny + Jordan” podcast.. “I think that's the next step,” James said of getting down on one knee. “Since many of Rachel's friends have been engaged, I wouldn't dare go look at the ring without consulting Rachel first.”
At the time, Kirkconnell joked that her left ring finger was “ready” to wear a diamond. “I feel like that's definitely something we want. I'm in for it,” she shared. “My problem is that I definitely need to look for a ring that I like and everything, but that's on it at that point. …That's a problem, I don't even know what I want.
