Rachael Kirkconnell Gushed Over Matt James Having 'My Whole Heart' in Last Post Before Split

Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James.Photo:Ethan Miller - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Ethan Miller - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Rachael Kirkconnellwas gushing overMatt Jamesjust one month before theirsudden split. In her most recentInstagrampost from Dec. 5, Kirkconnell wished James a happy birthday with a heartfelt message and a montage of their memories together. The lengthy caption showed no signs of trouble in paradise, with Kirkconnell expressing her love for her then-boyfriend.

Rachael Kirkconnell Had to Tell Ex Matt James to Stop Checking on Her After 'Shock' Breakup, Says He 'Regrets' Timing of Post

Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James appear on ‘Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen’.Photo:Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Rachael Kirkconnellis starting to set some boundaries with exMatt James. While sitting down withAlex CooperonCall Her Daddyto tell all about her shocking breakup from the former Bachelor in an episode published on Wednesday, Jan. 29, Kirkconnell, 28, revealed that they have been in touch following their split less than two weeks ago — but she’s since told James, 33, to stop checking in.

Rachael Kirkconnell Knows What She Wants in Next Boyfriend After Matt James Breakup: 'Figuring Out the New Normal'

Rachael Kirkconnell (left) and Matt James.Photo:Jamie McCarthy/Variety via Getty; Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Tyler Cameron Jamie McCarthy/Variety via Getty; Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Tyler Cameron Rachael Kirkconnellis taking her recent major life change in stride. The 28-year-old had a volatile start to 2025 as she and her boyfriend of four years, former BachelorMatt James, split following the holidays — a move that she said onCall Her Daddycame “definitely out of nowhere” following an argument during a trip to Tokyo.

Rachael Kirkconnell Posts Photo Dump from Tokyo Trip with Matt James Where They Broke Up: ‘Still Love You Tokyo’

Rachael Kirkconnell in Tokyo.Photo:Rachael Kirkconnell/Instagram Rachael Kirkconnell/Instagram Rachael Kirkconnellwon’t let heartbreak get her down! On Wednesday, Jan. 29, theBacheloralum, 28, shared a set of photos onInstagramof her trip to Tokyo with Matt James, 33, which ended in them going their separate ways. She simply captioned the post: “still ♡ you tokyo.” The carousel started with a snap of Kirkconnell smiling at the camera as she sat at a table. She wore a white sweater and had her hair pulled into a ponytail for the casual outing.

Rachael Kirkconnell Shuts Down Rumor She Stepped Out with Matt James After Recent Split: 'Wasn't Me'

From left: Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James attend Sports Illustrated Club SI ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas on November 17, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.Photo:Ethan Miller - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Ethan Miller - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Rachael Kirkconnellis setting the record straight about speculation she stepped out with exMatt Jamesfollowingtheir split. On Sun. 26,Deuxmoiposted a fan-submitted sighting of the former Bachelor, 33, and Kirkconnell, 28, in New York City, which read, “Just left my apartment in kips bay and walked past matt james and rachael kirkconnell.