Rachael Kirkconnell may have been “blindsided” when Matt James broke up with her, but a source exclusively tells Life & Style that her friends weren’t – and they even saw the former Bachelor’s “red flags.

Rachael Kirkconnell's sister Trinity is shedding new light on her sibling's shock split with Matt James. The Bachelor couple were together for four years before James, 33, announced via Instagram this week that they had called it quits – just one day after sharing loved-up posts with Rachael,

Rachael Kirkconnell's past antebellum-themed party controversy ignited backlash during Matt James' historic season as The Bachelor's first Black lead. The scandal strained their relationship, leading to a breakup, reconciliation, and eventual renewed scrutiny after their recent split.