It's over for Matt James of "The Bachelor" and Season 25 winner Rachael Kirkconnell, according to the reality TV star himself. James, who starred in the 2021 season of the ABC dating competition, announced Thursday on Instagram that he and Kirkconnell had split up after four years together.

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,

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell had a rough start to their romance. While they seemed destined for love on The Bachelor Season 25, they didn’t immediately pursue a relationship post-show due to the racially insensitive photos involving Rachael.