It has been a week since Matt James, a former star of The Bachelor, posted a bizarre breakup announcement on Instagram. This post, which seemed to come out of nowhere, has left fans confused, as they haven’t heard anything from Rachael Kirkconnell since then. Although she has remained mostly silent on social media, Rachael is reportedly doing well and enjoying her time in Aspen with her sister, Trinity Kirkconnell.
Rachael’s Aspen Getaway
On January 23, Trinity shared photos from their trip to Aspen on Instagram Stories. Among these photos was a group shot featuring Rachael, along with a sweet sister selfie. While Rachael hasn’t posted any pictures from the vacation herself, her last Instagram post was a heartfelt birthday tribute to Matt from December. Despite the breakup, it’s clear that Rachael is enjoying herself and finding solace in her family time.
Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell (@mattjames919/Instagram)
Rachael’s younger sister, Trinity, also played a role in clearing up the confusion surrounding the breakup’s timing. In a TikTok comment, she revealed that Matt posted the breakup message just three hours after the couple officially parted ways. This rapid response raised questions about the emotional nature of the announcement and added to the bewilderment of fans.
Jesse Palmer’s Thoughts on Rachael’s Return
During an interview with Us Weekly, Bachelor host Jesse Palmer expressed his support for Rachael’s future on the show. He mentioned that although Rachael is likely not interested in returning immediately, the show would definitely consider having her back at some point, should she be open to it.
While fans are still awaiting Rachael’s official statement on the breakup, it’s clear that she is focused on living her best life. Whether or not she returns to the Bachelor franchise in the future remains to be seen, but for now, Rachael seems to be taking time for herself, enjoying the support of her family, and moving forward.
