In a Jan. 16 podcast episode, T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach reacted to the news of their "dear friend" Matt James' split from Rachael Kirkconnell — and reflected on some of the many conversations they'd had with James about his intentions to propose.

Matt James, the 'Bachelor' franchise's first Black male lead, says he and his co-star-turned-girlfriend Rachael Kirkconnell have ended their relationship.

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.