We finally know how it all turned out for Matt James, and we have Bachelor Nation’s reactions.
Matt James’ run as The Bachelor has officially come to a close. In a three-hour-long combined finale and “After The Final Rose” special, we learned that Matt left the show not engaged but dating Rachael Kirkonnel, but the two have since ended their relationship after a racism controversy surrounding Rachael emerged.
Not only that, but we also found out who will be The Bachelorette–and we’re getting two! Katy Thurston will be The Bachelorette this summer, and another season of the show will air in the fall with Michelle Young as the lead.
Find out how Bachelor Nation reacted to the finale, Emmanuel Acho as host, The Bachelorette announcement, and more in the tweets below:
Bachelor Bob
Same energy
#TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/mU3IAfr9hO— Bachelor Bob (@BachelorBob_) March 16, 2021
We were really here for the Oprah memes tonight.
The Betchelor
God looking down when people on the Bachelor say “God put me here” like he doesn’t have anything better to do #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/xtJbGocNya
— The Betchelor🥀 (@betchelorpod) March 16, 2021
Hey, The Bachelor is important!
Clay Harbour
I see ppl saying “why did he go on the show if he wasn’t ready to get engaged”. Everyone hopes for an engagement at the end. The reality is TV or not relationships take time. The real uncaring thing would be to tell her what she wants to hear not what he feels. #TheBachelor
— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) March 16, 2021
Clay Harbour coming through with the quality advice.
Show or no show don’t get engaged if you’re not ready! #TheBachelor
— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) March 16, 2021
Bachelor Diversity Campaign
According to the Iaconetti Clause, yes. #TheBachelor https://t.co/AN19JkAGax
— Bachelor Diversity Campaign (@bachdiversity) March 16, 2021
“The Iaconetti Clause” sent us.
Accept This Rose
Bachelor Nation at the beginning of the season Bachelor Nation tuning in for the finale tonight #TheBachelor pic.twitter.com/wY2Gdc24az
— Accept This Rose (@IWatchBachelor) March 16, 2021
This ACCURACY.
Zac Clark
Matt James is a good man. Emmanuel Acho is a good man. I support good men. Thank you for inspiring me @EmmanuelAcho and @mattjames919
— Zac Clark (@zacwclark) March 16, 2021
Zac Clark said it best: “Matt James is a good man. Emmanuel Acho is a good man. I support good men. Thank you for inspiring me.”
Bachelor Bob
Kaitlyn walked so Katie could run#TheBachelor #TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/rNuWtpICdy
— Bachelor Bob (@BachelorBob_) March 16, 2021
Raise your hand if you can’t wait for these two to be on screen together!
Tammy Ly
So proud and excited for Katie & Michelle. You both deserve the world #ATFR
— Tammy K Ly (@whoistammykay) March 16, 2021
“So proud and excited for Katie & Michelle. You both deserve the world,” Tammy Ly tweeted.
We couldn’t agree more.
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