But few splits have been as blindsiding as Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James' four-year relationship coming to an end on Thursday, January 16. And now, nearly two weeks after their breakup, Kirkconnell revealed the confession that made the former pair throw in the towel — one she never saw coming.

"Bachelor Nation" alum Rachael Kirkconnell has finally spilled the tea about how her 4-year relationship with Matt James ended.

Rachael Kirkconnell opens up about her split from 'The Bachelor' star Matt James, saying she was blindsided when he announced their breakup on social media.

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell's breakup has shocked and angered fans. Racheal recently admitted to being equally blindsided.

Matt James was spotted in public for the first time after shocking Bachelor fans with the announcement that he and Rachael Kirkconnell split after four years together. The former reality star, 33, had a grin on his face while braving the chilly weather during a New York City stroll on Tuesday,

Rachael Kirkconnell recalled finding out that Matt James was seeing someone else — a woman named Grace — during their first split in 2021

Rachael Kirkconnell has broken her silence following her split from former Bachelor Matt James. Learn everything she revealed about their breakup and relationship here.

The Bachelor alum Rachael Kirkconnell revealed the difficult details of her first breakup from Matt James in 2021, which came after racially insensitive photos of her resurfaced online.

Several Bachelor Nation stars shared messages of support for Rachael Kirkconnell via social media after her split from Matt James

Rachael Kirkconnell admitted to feeling mixed emotions about breakup from fellow Bachelor alum Matt James, which she recently discussed on the Call Her Daddy podcast.