Bachelor star Matt James 'blindsided' and 'humiliated' girlfriend Rachael Kirkconnell with breakup post
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The Bachelor star Matt James left his girlfriend Rachael Kirkconnell 'blindsided' and 'humiliated' after he announced their split on Instagram. The reality TV star, 33, shared his breakup with Kirkconnell, 28, after dating on and off since 2020, on Thursday, along with a picture of him and Rachael the first moment they met on The Bachelor.
![[The reality TV star shared his breakup from Kirkconnell, after dating on and off since 2020, on Thursday; they are seen in 2022]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/17/03/94196225-14294761-The_reality_TV_star_shared_his_breakup_from_Kirkconnell_after_da-a-69_1737084111394.jpg)
'Father God, give Rachael and I strength to mend our broken hearts. Give us a peace about this decision to end our relationship that transcends worldly understanding,' he wrote in the caption. Adding: 'Shower our friends and family with kindness and love to comfort us. And remind us that our Joy comes from you, Lord,' with a broken heart emoji.
![[A source told The U.S. Sun , 'she's humiliated that's how the news came out' and that 'She didn't know he was going to do that and definitely wouldn't have approved of it if she did']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/17/03/94196229-14294761-A_source_told_The_U_S_Sun_she_s_humiliated_that_s_how_the_news_c-a-70_1737084111425.jpg)
The post reportedly 'blindsided' Rachael and her family, with a source telling The U.S. Sun, 'she’s humiliated that's how the news came out.'. 'She didn't know he was going to do that and definitely wouldn't have approved of it if she did,' the insider stated, adding, 'she thinks it's just as weird as everyone else does.'.
![[The source also said Rachael was the one 'who pulled the plug, full stop' and that Matt 'knows what he did']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/17/03/94196227-14294761-The_source_also_said_Rachael_was_the_one_who_pulled_the_plug_ful-a-71_1737084111425.jpg)
The Bachelor star Matt James, 33, left his girlfriend Rachael Kirkconnell, 28, 'blindsided' and 'humiliated' after he announced their split on Instagram; she is seen in 2021. The reality TV star shared his breakup from Kirkconnell, after dating on and off since 2020, on Thursday; they are seen in 2022.
![[He announced his split from Kirkconnell along with a picture of him and Rachael the first moment they met on The Bachelor, tagging her in it]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/17/03/94169249-14294761-He_announced_his_split_from_Kirkconnell_along_with_a_picture_of_-a-74_1737084112292.jpg)
Those close to the star are reportedly 'confused and still trying to get to the bottom of what happened' while also focusing on 'supporting Rachael and making sure she's okay.'. 'They didn't know they were fully broken up,' the insider added, saying, 'Rachael is being pretty quiet right now but I know she was blindsided by Matt's post.'.
![['Father God, give Rachael and I strength to mend our broken hearts. Give us a peace about this decision to end our relationship that transcends worldly understanding,' he wrote]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/17/03/94168375-14294761-_Father_God_give_Rachael_and_I_strength_to_mend_our_broken_heart-a-75_1737084112305.jpg)
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