AceShowbiz - Rachael Kirkconnell is finally breaking her silence on the unexpected split from Matt James, which has left Bachelor Nation fans in shock. The couple, who first met during season 25 of "The Bachelor" in 2021, recently ended their relationship of four years.

Rachael, addressing the breakup publicly for the first time, has firmly denied that infidelity was a factor. Speaking to TMZ on January 28, Rachael decisively quashed rumors of cheating, responding to questions of infidelity with, "No. No, not at all."

She highlighted her resolve to move forward, confirming that a reconciliation with Matt, 33, was not in the cards. "No, we're out. We're done," she said.

In his announcement, Matt called for divine assistance in recovering from the breakup. "Father God, give Rachael and I strength to mend our broken hearts," he wrote, alongside a nostalgic photo from their first meeting on "The Bachelor."

Rachael did not directly respond to Matt's message, although she liked several social media comments speculating that she was "completely blindsided" by the breakup.

Her sister, Trinity Kirkconnell, corroborated this notion by noting that the couple was still together when Matt posted the TikToks featuring Rachael, adding confusion to the timeline. "They were still together when he was posting all that," Trinity commented on TikTok, marking the breakup announcement as abrupt and shocking.

Rachael underscored her commitment to self-care amidst the emotional upheaval. "It's nothing that you can prepare for," she shared. "So, yeah, you just take it one day at a time." She emphasized that she is currently focused on "protecting my peace" and hinted that more details about the breakup would emerge when she felt ready to discuss them.

Her remarks come just ahead of her appearance on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, where fans are eager to hear her side of the story. Promoting her upcoming podcast episode, she teased, "I think that things will start to come out, and I'll speak about it whenever I'm ready."

The relationship between Rachael and Matt has been a tumultuous journey marked by significant ups and downs. While they once hinted at a potential engagement and a future together, with Matt expressing excitement about their prospects as recently as June 2024, it appears that their future has taken a decidedly different turn.

Bachelor Nation remains on the edge of their seats for more insights, but for now, Rachael Kirkconnell is taking each day as it comes, focusing on her well-being and refraining from premature disclosures about the split.