On Jan. 16, the former Bachelor announced his split from Rachael Kirkconnell nearly four years after giving her the final rose

Rachael Kirkconnell opens up about her split from 'The Bachelor' star Matt James, saying she was blindsided when he announced their breakup on social media.

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell's relationship timeline was a roller-coaster ride ever since the pair first met and fell in love during The Bachelor season 25. Although Matt — who was the first Black Bachelor — didn't propose to Rachael in the finale,