While she hasn't released a statement about the split, Kirkconnell reacted to fan comments on Instagram Rachael Kirkconnell has yet to speak on her shocking split from Matt James, but she has been shedding some light on the breakup.

Matt James, who was the franchise's first Black "Bachelor," took to social media on Thursday to announce that he and 28-year-old Rachael Kirkconnell, broke up — again. "Father God, give Rachael and I strength to mend our broken hearts,

Rachael Kirkconnell subtly reacted to speculation surrounding her recent split from Matt James. In the comments of her last December 2024 Instagram post, one social media user theorized Kirkconnell’s reaction to James’ faith-driven breakup statement.