On Jan. 16, the former Bachelor announced his split from Rachael Kirkconnell nearly four years after giving her the final rose

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 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,