Multiple parties engaged, including longtime host Chris Harrison, who waseventually fired.
Heres Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt Jamess complete breakup timeline, with the most recent events up top.
Harrison introduced ATFR host Emmanuel Acho.

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After a trip to Japan earlier this month, James apparently decided to end his three-and-a-half-year-long relationship with Kirkconnell.
I loved him so much, and I wanted him to be my partner, she tells Cooper.
But, when someone says that to you, what else can you do?
You have to give it up at that point.
The plane is taking off, and I see his post.
And thats it, she explains.

I dont have any service for the next 12 hours.
OnCall Her Daddy, she confirms that she and James have spoken since his breakup post.
However, she adds, there is no reconciliation in sight.
January 28, 2025:TMZspeaks to Kirkconnell about the split.
She confirms that infidelity was not the reason for the breakup.
Hmm wasnt me lol, she commented on aDeuxmoi post on Instagram.
January 16, 2025:Matt James announces the breakup on Instagram.
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January 15, 2025:James posts a typical food review with Rachael in London.
December 5, 2024:Kirkconnell wishes James happy birthday with a sweet video collage.
thank you for your never ending love and support and smooches and snuggles.
to many more adventures, happy birthday my pumpkin.
April 28, 2021:James and Kirkconnell are back together!
In an interviewwithPeople,James says he is exclusively dating his former flame.
They’re making it work, apparently.
And I know that youre capable of doing it.
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