Updated: 14:04 ET, Apr 28 2021
BACHELOR Matt James confirmed he s pursuing a relationship with Rachael Kirkconnell after he betrayed her by talking to other girls.
The Sun had exclusively revealed that Matt was doing everything in his power to get her back.
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Matt James revealed he and Rachael Kirkconnell are giving their relationship a third shotCredit: Getty
After weeks of uncertainty, Matt finally confirmed he is focused on his relationship with Rachael, 24, and no one else.
The 29-year-old reality TV star told PEOPLE: I ve seen Rachael a handful of times. I m not pursuing any relationships right now outside of that. I said I was going to focus on my relationship with her and that means focusing on it.
The Bachelor had a less than stellar ending after his winning contestant Rachael Kirkconnell became embroiled in a controversy that shook Bachelor Nation to its core. Back in February, pictures of Rachael attending an antebellum Old South–themed party which, BTW, completely glorifies racism and white supremacy made the rounds before the season even wrapped. The controversy ultimately caused Rachael and Matt to end their relationship, but nearly three months after the mess came to light, Matt is now revealing he just might be back with Rachael despite everything that went down.
Speaking with
People, Matt confirmed that recent reports of him spending time with Rachael are indeed true. “I’ve seen Rachael a handful of times..I’m not pursuing any relationships right now outside of that,” he said, likely referring to those Grace Amerling dating claims. “I said I was going to focus on my relationship with her, and that means focusing on it.”
ANYWAY, Matt and Rachael were spotted hanging in Santa Monica over the weekend in photos published by
TMZ. Of course, this doesn t mean they re back together but it does mean they re talking amid reports that they d stopped communicating over the whole Grace thing. So, what is the deal with Grace?
Us Weeklyat the time that Rachael was “very hurt” and felt “manipulated” after hearing Grace’s claims on Insta, and another insider said she and Matt weren t speaking:
“Rachael and Matt are on non-speaking terms after she learned about him lying about being in communication with another girl. He was in Atlanta this weekend, which is less than an hour away from where Rachael resides, and he has not reached out to her to make amends or apologize. As far as she’s concerned, what they had is in the past now.”
Updated: Apr 24 2021, 17:51 ET
BACHELOR Matt James is “doing everything he can” to win back ex Rachael Kirkconnell after he “broke her trust” by allegedly talking with other women, The Sun can reveal. Follow all the latest news and stories on The Bachelor
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Matt and Rachael were spotted dining together in Southern California this weekCredit: Twitter
However, the on-off pair attempted to rekindle last month - only to call things off once again after Matt, 29, was allegedly caught talking to other women behind Rachael’s back.
Now, the pair are trying to make things work once again as they have spent time in California together this week.