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The Bachelor’s Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell Split After 4 Years Together, Asks for ‘Peace’

The Bachelor’s Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell have called it quits after four years together. Matt announced their split in a statement on Instagram.

Craig Sjodin/ABC“The past few weeks have been some of the most challenging of my life, and while there are several episodes left of the season, it is important that I take the time to address troubling information that has come to light since we wrapped filming, including the incredibly disappointing photos of Rachael Kirkconnell and the interview between Rachel Lindsay and Chris Harrison,” the Bachelor Nation member wrote via his Instagram Stories. As Black people and allies immediately knew and understood, it was a clear reflection of a much larger issue that The Bachelor franchise has fallen short on addressing adequately for years.” Matt continued, “This moment has sparked critical conversations and reporting, raised important questions and resulted in inspiring displays of solidarity from The Bachelor nation.

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