Matt James and Rachel Kirkconnell Break Up After 4 Years Together – Read His Statement

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell, who met during Season 25 of “The Bachelor,” have ended their relationship after four years together. James announced the split on Instagram, sharing a heartfelt message seeking strength and peace for both during this time.

Matt James shared the heartbreaking news of his breakup with Rachael Kirkconnell on Instagram, expressing his feelings through a prayer. He wrote:

“Father God, give Rachael and I strength to mend our broken hearts. 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 💔”

The post was accompanied by a photo of the two meeting during their time on The Bachelor. This poignant announcement highlights the deep emotional connection the couple shared while also seeking solace in faith during this difficult time. Fans of the pair and Bachelor Nation have shared their support and condolences in response to the post.

Rachael Kirkconnell has yet to comment publicly on the breakup, but her most recent Instagram post was a heartfelt birthday tribute to Matt James. In the post, she expressed deep affection and gratitude for their relationship, writing:

“Happiest of birthdays to my best friend, my teammate, my sous chef, the man that has my whole heart. You fill it (and my tummy) with so much love and laughter, and I’m so thankful I get to dance through this life with you. Thank you for your never-ending love and support and smooches and snuggles. To many more adventures, happy birthday my pumpkin ♡”

As recently as February 2024, Matt James expressed a hopeful outlook on his relationship with Rachael Kirkconnell. In an interview with PEOPLE, he shared that engagement was still a goal for their future but emphasized the importance of moving at a pace that felt right for both of them.

“It’s about doing whatever you’re doing at your own pace, whether that’s the relationship, your job, exercise,” he told PEOPLE at the time. “If you do things that other people want you to do and you don’t consider y’all’s feelings, then I think that is a recipe for disaster.”

Their breakup comes as a surprise to many fans, especially given the couple’s previous optimism about their future.

“the more i dig into his tik toks and read comments that he posted literally within the last few days, the weirder it gets,” a fan commented.

“This is the worst break up caption I’ve ever seen in my life and I have seen plenty”

“And this was just 10 hours ago,” a fan commented.

“Guessing this means that the next girl gets a proposal within a year, as usual,” another fan commented.