Rachael Kirkconnell recently shared her emotional journey following her breakup with Matt James, which became public through an Instagram post. Appearing on the Call Her Daddy podcast, she revealed how she found out about the split while on a flight. “Literally, the plane is taking off, and I see his post… I don’t have any service or anything for the next 12 hours, so I’m freaking out,” Kirkconnell explained, reflecting on the shock of learning about the end of their four-year relationship in such an unexpected way.
Still grappling with the sudden change, Kirkconnell described herself as being “in total shock.” She has chosen to stay silent publicly, allowing herself time to process the breakup before making any further statements. She shared that, before the split, she believed their relationship was headed in the right direction. They had even discussed future milestones like engagement rings, which made the breakup all the more difficult.
In a brief public appearance at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) after the breakup was announced, Kirkconnell assured reporters that infidelity was not a factor in the breakup. She emphasized her focus on maintaining her peace during this challenging time. “Things will start to come out, and I’ll speak about it whenever I’m ready,” she said, making it clear that her emotional well-being takes precedence.
The couple, who met on The Bachelor in 2020, had a rocky journey, facing a brief separation due to controversy surrounding Kirkconnell’s past. However, they later reconciled and seemed to be on track for a future together. Despite this, Kirkconnell revealed that James had expressed concerns about their compatibility, particularly when it came to their relationship’s accountability.
As Kirkconnell processes the breakup, she has garnered support from fans who have expressed concern about how the split was announced so publicly. Her social media posts suggest that she was blindsided by the way the breakup was shared with the world.
