He couldn’t match her confidence, and he was forced to share that he didn’t reciprocate those feelings. Her generosity prompted a wave of guilt from Matt.

James” jerseys – labeling the duo as the “World-Changing Warriors.”

The night began with Michelle reaffirming her feelings for Matt, and talking about how much she loved their “team.” She even gifted Matt matching “Mr. The two spent the morning repelling down a building together before their evening took a turn. Young returned to Matt for their last date. “I’m not certain that’s something I’m ready for,” he said. His confidence faltered in his preparedness for an engagement. As Matt reflected, he realized his father’s abandonment was a leading cause in both his and his family’s concerns about commitment. Matt continued to process his family’s reaction and called in Harrison for further counsel. The reaction rattled Matt, who left the conversation asking, “Am I ready for an engagement?” “But people fall in and out of love love is not the end-all-be-all.” It makes life wonderful,” his mother shared. Instead of reassurance, he was met with doubt about his readiness to commit to either woman.

Matt’s mom responded to Kirkconnell’s relationship with God after she referenced Matt’s opening prayer during the first night on the show.ĭespite both women being well-received, Matt’s debriefing with his family did not go as he planned. Despite concerns from Matt’s mom that it would be a “long-shot” he was ready for an engagement, she praised Young and welcomed her as a potential daughter-in-law. He was joined by his mom, Patty Cuculo James, and brother, John James, to meet his final contestants.įinalist Michelle Young joined the family first, where she was quickly embraced for her fun and joyful demeanor. Season 25 - featuring the franchise’s first-ever Black star - culminated in such a way that even the most twisted producers could have never imagined.įollowing a racist scandal that exploded due to contestant Rachael Kirkconnell’s resurfaced social media photos, it was none other Kirkconnell who ended up winning Matt James’ heart.īefore the titular Bachelor gave out his final rose, he spent his last days at the Nemacolin resort vetting each relationship.

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