In a Jan. 16 podcast episode, T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach reacted to the news of their "dear friend" Matt James' split from Rachael Kirkconnell — and reflected on some of the many conversations they'd had with James about his intentions to propose.

Former Bachelor Matt James announces his split from Rachael Kirkconnell after four years together, sharing a prayer asking for 'peace about this decision to end our relationship.' Matt and Rachel first met in 2021,

"The Bachelor" star Matt James revealed that he and Rachael Kirkconnell broke up in a Thursday social media post.