He ended his run on the show by finding love with contestantRachael Kirkconnell.

However, their relationship hit a hurdle after evidence of some past racially insensitive behaviors surfaced online.

They’ve recently reconciled and confirmed they are back together (viaVulture).

A bearded Matt James smiling at an event

The happy couple looks like it’s going strong as 2021 comes to a close.

However, he almost became a star in a different arena.

However, neither worked out.

Matt James with friend and ABC Food Tours co-founder Tyler Cameron

He worked with PNC Bank in Pittsburgh for a while and then moved to New York City.

There he founded a nonprofit group calledABC Food Tourswith his good friend and fellow “Bachelor” alumniTyler Cameron.

“My favorite part of running ABC is working with kids,” James told DeacLink.

Also, I love seeing our students try new foods!"