Matt JamesandRachael Kirkconnell’slove story began on the popular reality TV show “The Bachelor.”

Ultimately,James gave Kirkconnell the final rose.

The couple met on ABC’s “The Bachelor,” which aired in January 2021.

Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James

Though she didn’t score the first impression rose, Kirkconnell ultimately won his heart.

The two declared their feelings during a one-on-one dinner on"The Bachelor.

James told her he felt the same way, and they sealed their future with a kiss.

Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James

“Only Kirkconnell was left standing during the finale after James sent Young home.

My age or when it happened does not excuse anything …

I was ignorant, but my ignorance was racist.”

Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James kissing

And it’s as simple as that," referencing the antebellum-themed college party that Kirkconnell attended.

Kirkconnell apologized to James on camera and told him she wanted the best for him.

It’s real."

Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James

Matt and Rachael sparked rumors that they were back together

Are they or aren’t they?

ARedditposter alleged they’d spotted the two in New York.

Another source toldPeoplethat Kirkconnell had flown to New York City, where James lived, to mend their relationship.

Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James

I said I was going to focus on my relationship with her and that means focusing on it."

Kirkconnell gave James an ultimatum, which ultimately sealed the deal between the two.

“She was like, ‘If you’re going to make this work, let’s do it.

Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James

News Daily Pop, “Nothing ever really catches me off guard anymore.”

Plus, he had Kirkconnell cheering him on every night from the sidelines.

He toldAccess Hollywoodthat Kirkconnell was very supportive and helped him run through his steps after practice.

Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James

At the end of the clip, James loaded a baby car seat in the Altima.

The baby car seat prompted some fans to assume that Rachael Kirkconnell is pregnant.

One Instagram user commented: “I think this man just announced a pregnancy.”

Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James

In an interview withET Onlinein May 2022, James confessed that he saw a future with Kirkconnell.

We’re just enjoying where we’re at.”

So keep that in mind."

Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James

Despite their highs and lows, it seems this “Bachelor” couple is stronger than ever.

Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James

Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James