James announced the couple's breakup in a Jan. 16 Instagram post just hours after it happened, a move Kirkconnell says "surprised" her: "I'm still in total shock."

On January 16, James shocked fans by announcing their breakup in an Instagram post, as many had believed the couple was still going strong based on their social media activity. Just hours before the announcement, he had shared a video of them enjoying a meal at a pizza restaurant in London.

James shared a faith-based Instagram post asking for "peace about this decision to end our relationship," though Kirkconnell's page didn't include an announcement.

Rachael Kirkconnell spoke out for the first time ever since the bombshell breakup with The Bachelor alum Matt James, and it looks like it’s over for good. In a surprise Instagram post, Matt James announced that he split from Rachael Kirkconnell.

Bachelor alum Rachael Kirkconnell revealed the details of her breakup from Matt James nearly two weeks after their unexpected split during a Jan. 28 appearance on Call Her Daddy.

"I’m processing this just like everyone else is," Kirkconnell said after the former 'Bachelor' announced their split

Rachael says Matt told her "I don't know if I ever see myself proposing to you. I can't actually see myself married to you."