Rachael Kirkconnell Seems VERY Bitter Over Matt James Breakup

Rachael Kirkconnell has somehow broken her silence.

Earlier this week, Bachelor Nation was stunned to learn that Kirkconnell and Matt James had split after four years of dating.

From what we can now gather, Kirkconnell herself was also rather stunned.

To be clear, the reality star herself hasn't made any public statements since news of the split went viral.

However, the 28-year-old has has been active in the comments section of her latest Instagram post — ironically, a birthday message she wrote for James six weeks ago — and at least a few instances seem rather telling.

For example, Rachael LIKED this remark from a follower: “The more I think about it, the more I think he completely blindsided her with this.” Give her some grace and let her respond in her own time.

She also LIKED a comment that simply said, “I'm so sorry.”

Kirkconnell's responses came shortly after James confirmed the couple had broken up, an announcement that came just after he apparently posted content during a joint trip to London hours earlier.

“Father God, give Rachael and I the strength to mend our broken hearts,” he wrote in a Jan. 16 Instagram post, alongside a photo from their first meeting on The Bachelor.

“Give us peace regarding this decision to end our relationship that transcends the understanding of the world.”

The former head of the series added:

“Give our friends and family kindness and love to comfort us. And remind us that our joy comes from you, Lord.

As previously cited, Rachael gushed about Matt on his 33rd birthday, calling him her best friend and “the man who has my whole heart.”

While hoping for “many more adventures” with her boyfriend, Kirkconnell also wrote at the time:

“You fill it (and my belly) with so much love and laughter and I am so grateful to be able to dance this life away with you. Thank you for your endless love and support, your kisses and hugs.

For those who need a refresher, James and Kirkconnell split after the latter was embroiled in a race-based controversy shortly after Matt's season of The Bachelor aired on ABC.

In 2022, James reflected on his romantic journey, telling People Magazine:

“It felt like the world was against us.

“Some people felt like the situation was blown out of proportion and others felt like it hadn't received enough attention. We were just trying to enjoy each other and grow our relationship without having to deal with people we didn't even know.

Fair enough, certainly.

We wish both parties the best for the future.