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The Bachelorstar Matt James is facing online criticism after his ex, Rachael Kirkconnell opened up about their split during her recent appearance onCall Her Daddypodcast. The couple, who found love on the reality dating show, recently ended their four-year relationship, a split that James confirmed earlier this month via Instagram.
After getting together on the show, the two had been together for four years, and their breakup came as a surprise to many, including Kirkconnell, who revealed that they were planning to take the next step in their relationship before things took an unexpected turn.
Rachael Kirkconnell opened up about her split from Matt James
The formerBachelorstar and winner, Rachael Kirkconnellrecently opened up about her split from James Matt,who announced their breakup via anInstagrampost earlier this month. Kirkconnell revealed that she was shocked by the post, which came just hours after they had parted ways.
She reflected on the breakup and their relationship during her appearance on theCall Her Daddypodcast.“I was just surprised that he said it at all that he posted that,”she said revealing that James did not reach out to her before making the announcement about their split.
The reality TV star also shared that just months earlier, they had been making plans, including discussions about looking at engagement rings.“We talked about rings. He told me a few months ago to start saving some things, picking things out that we should go look at,”she said.
However, she was heartbroken over how things quickly fell apart.
That’s probably one of the saddest things about just picturing your life with someone and thinking that is how your life’s gonna look, and now it’s just all taken away.
She also shared that things were“fine”the night before their breakup, but it soon escalated into an argument, with James suggesting that he didn’t see Kirkconnell as someone he would want to spend his life with.
“He said that… there were just qualities about me that he worries about having in a wife,”she recalled his words,“I don’t know if I ever see myself proposing to you. I can’t actually see myself married to you.”
Kirkconnell confronted him, suggesting that if he didn’t feel ready after four years, they should not stay together. Rachael Kirkconnell had not previously made a public statement about their split. But her explosive revelations during the podcast interview have left many enraged at Matt.
Matt James faces online backlash following Rachael Kirkconnell’s revelations
Rachael Kirkconnell has received overwhelming support from people after sharing insights into her split from James Matt, while the internet backlash has turnedagainstThe Bachelorstar.
People took to social media to react to her revelations, with many calling out Matt’s“narcissistic”behavior.“I think Rachel is literally unaware during this interview that she was in an abusive relationship,”one person said on X (formerly Twitter).
I think Rachel is literally unaware during this interview that she was in an abusive relationship#CHD#CallHerDaddy
this is a perfect example of what loving a narcissistic man can do to you and how even when they break your heart, you STILL want to defend them because they have trained you to always think it’s you and not them. rachael i PROMISE you he is doing you a favor ❤️#CallHerDaddy
Matt James broke up with Rachael in one of her favorite places in the world – Tokyo. Did it minutes before she had to leave before the airport. Posted on IG moments before her plane took off for a 12 hour flight. Diabolical.#CallHerDaddypic.twitter.com/yCKns6N22v
I love Rachael & appreciate her vulnerability. But she’s revealing SO many red flags about Matt and how he always had the upperhand in their relationship. He didn’t care about her. It was all on his timeline. 😭#callherdaddy#TheBachelorpic.twitter.com/HZ296g4zeX
rachael has been brainwashed by this man to think she is the problem. her insecurities were used against her for 4 YEARS. when she looks back on this interview in a couple months, she’s going to be enraged by this man and the 4 years he took from her
While many praised Kirkconnell for opening up about her vulnerabilities and sharing her story, others criticized Matt James for making their breakup public without discussing it with her, especially doing so just hours after it happened.
People were already uncomfortable with the breakup post, James made previously. And the recent revelations have only increased the negative public sentiment toward him. Matt James has yet to respond to Kirkconnell’s interview or the backlash he has been facing.
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
