There is no rose without a thorn.
Bachelor star Matt James deleted all posts on his Instagram following the announcement of his split from Rachael Kirkconnell because of his racism scandal.
James’ page was cleared on Friday, a few days after he said he needed a therapist.
James, the show’s first black Bachelor, ended the end of the 25th season by presenting Kirkconnell with the final rose, although he did not order.
However, things got worse for the couple when photos of Kirkconnell attending a plantation-themed college party in 2018 surfaced after filming ended.
She issued an apology in February, stating: “I was ignorant, but my ignorance was racist”.
But James revealed during the “After The Final Rose” special this week that he canceled things because he couldn’t ignore Kirkconnell’s actions.
“It’s heartbreaking, it’s disappointing,” he said, adding: “When I questioned our relationship, it was in the context of you not understanding my blackness … that’s why we can’t be in a relationship.”
She responded by admitting her ignorance, saying: “People need to realize that saying ‘this is normal where I come from’ does not mean that it is right.”
The reality show contender has since said that James is still the love of her life.
“I knew from the first night I met Matt that he was something special and was praying to share something exceptional between the two of us, if that’s what it was supposed to be,” she wrote on Instagram.
She continued, “although I never expected this result, I fully respect your decision. of course i would like the circumstances to be different, but i still feel blessed by the time we spent together and the memories we have built. “
Kirkconnell is not the only one affected by his scandal. Bachelor presenter Chris Harrison temporarily left the show after ignoring Kirkonnell’s actions.
Harrison has apologized several times, but former NFL linebacker Emmanuel I think has presented the special “The Bachelor: After The Final Rose”.