But few splits have been as blindsiding as Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James' four-year relationship coming to an end on Thursday, January 16. And now, nearly two weeks after their breakup, Kirkconnell revealed the confession that made the former pair throw in the towel — one she never saw coming.

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

So what happened? Here’s Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James’s complete breakup timeline, with the most recent events up top. January 29, 2024: Rachael Kirkconnell speaks with Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper about what really happened between her and Matt James.