Matt Explains Why He Can't Be With Rachael | The Bachelor

Matt & Rachael reunite after their controversial breakup. Matt explains why he feels they can no longer be in a relationship and why he was so upset at the photo controversy.

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Season: 25 Episode: After The Final Rose
Bachelor: Matt James

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[JoMama]

I think we can all finally agree that the bachelor is no longer about love. Its about clout and IG followers.

[KevinMooreq]

I think Matt was looking for reasons not to commit to any of the woman.

[clintbuzzworth]

They should just call this show, "Dude who dates a bunch of chicks at the same time and then bones three of his favorites"

[pepper]

Lol. She doesn't care. He doesn't care. Season was a snooze.

[Katie-wnfj]

I realized he wasn’t ready for marriage when he let Abigail go a sweet mature young woman.. and he told her “I got comfortable in our relationship that I explored others” I knew he wasn’t ready. When he said that. Lol

[ManiSha-phlz]

They promised each other so many things at the final rose. And look at them now 🤦‍♀️

[blcs]

It’s clear Matt was looking for any excuse to dump Rachel, never proposed to her, didn’t stand by her to help through a difficult time. Guy was not ready to be the bachelor.

[theartofmai]

We had dates edited out, unnecessary drama, racism, and no proposal... only silver lining is our two glorious bachelorettes ✨

[ka-powUSA]

He picked her after going through about 30 women. He dumped her because he couldn't handle the social media heat. This is the equivalent of a teenager dumping a young woman because his high school buddies think she's not hot enough. Great way to show you know to treat and protect a woman, buddy. He's a baby man.

[autumnward]

Sad to think she’s honestly never “felt a love like this” like how? This dude is a robot

[solange]

Matt needs to heal from his past because he’s projecting his hurt unto the women and it’s preventing him from moving on. That conversation with his dad sealed the deal in detecting the broken child in Matt. He can find the most amazing women, but until he’s healed it will never work in his favour

[allichiag]

This sounds like a line of husband material " I don't want to be emotionally responsible for those tears" like the moment he didn't propose after saying repeatedly I believe my wife is in this room I knew he couldn't be serious.

[roadsterrevolution]

He needs to "put in the work" for himself...

[suegibson]

The backlash Rachael received is not remotely proportional to what she actually did.

[estherbutera]

Yes she was wrong n she took full ownership, but he could have confronted her but still teach and educate her on how to be better person n stuff not canceling her completely like dang. Love conquers everything. He don’t love her period.

[jarretw]

This is the fakest thing I’ve ever seen. They’re both completely full of crap.

[justmemadison]

I think his mother has really done a number on him. He thinks he is damaged goods. He has never been married or in a serious relationship so where did he get that idea from...his mother. She put on him all the hurt and disappointment she felt from his father and he's been carrying it around all his life. It's a heavy load to carry and not his burden to bear.

[rachelzaferatoscurtin]

She is so genuinely sorry and he is so cold and unforgiving. I'm glad God doesn't give up on us that quickly for our ignorant mistakes when we confess our sins. This man knows nothing about love or committment.

[circe...]

The problem is the Bachelor show picked Matt because of his externals (he's fit, attractive, young, has social media presence). But did any of the producers get below the surface to see if he was really ready? I mean, we were all (myself included) excited to see Matt, a new face. And we assumed that he was at the commitment level. All they (producers) had to do was have a few deep conversations with him about himself, relationships, and his parents to realize he ain't about married life right now, if ever. Stop dangling pretty, shiny things in front of us and bring us real people who are READY! (and they may not have a 6-pack, but so be it).

[glendacobb]

"That's something you got to do on your own". That statement is very telling about how supportive he would be in a relationship. He doesn't deal with tough situations well.