Matt & Rachael, what went down?

While the Recording Academy was busy nominating this year's Grammy contenders, Bachelor Nation's redemption couple was closing their chapter.

January 22, 2025

💔✨ Someone call Taylor Swift - we've got fresh heartbreak to soundtrack. As the Grammy nominations celebrated music's biggest achievements, one BN couple was quietly writing their final chapter. Here’s what went down since Matt James dropped that bomb on Instagram…

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🏆 GRAMMYs 2025: Nominations and Snubs

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It’s almost time for Music's Biggest Night — and the nominations are spicier than a Grammy afterparty. In a year that redefined what music could be (hello, AI duets and virtual concerts), the race for those golden gramophones is tighter than ever.

From Taylor Swift's industrial-pop pivot to Beyoncé's country renaissance, 2024's musical landscape proved anything was possible. Plus, comedian Trevor Noah returns for the fifth consecutive time to host.

The Album of the Year category is serving up the showdown of the century. 

  • Taylor's "Tortured Poets Department" is her boldest reinvention yet - think industrial beats meet confessional lyrics, plus that surprise double album drop that broke streaming records.

  • Beyoncé's "Act II: Cowboy Carter" just redefined country music whether Nashville was ready or not, and those crossover hits prove she can dominate any genre she touches. All hail the Queen.

  • Bad Bunny's "Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana" could make history as the first Spanish-language AOTY winner, and those streaming numbers suggest he's got a real shot.

Notable snubs have Twitter in a frenzy. Drake's "For All The Dogs" got less love than expected, and K-pop's global takeover still hasn't translated to major category nominations.

But with potential record-breakers and fresh faces in the mix, February 2nd at the Crypto.com Arena is shaping up to be must-see TV. Now excuse us while we update our Grammy prediction brackets. 🎵

💔 The Complicated Breakup of Matt and Rachael Pt. 2

If you missed our full story from last week, here’s that link.

Last week, Matt James posted a prayer-like message about mending broken hearts, shocking fans who had just seen the couple looking cozy in a London pizza-making video posted mere hours earlier. Here’s every update since last week:

Rachael's sister, Trinity Kirkconnell, added fuel to the confusion by revealing several key points:

  • The couple was "still together" when Matt posted the breakup announcement

  • Only separated for approximately three hours before the public disclosure

  • Her comments left fans to speculate about the relationship's true status

  • One source claimed Rachael had given Matt an ultimatum to propose by the end of 2024

  • The insider suggested Matt had been "dragging her along" for years (uhhh ya think? 4+ years after they met on The Bachelor and still no ring. Smh)

  • Another source explained that the couple often posts social media content on a delay for privacy reasons

Location Speculation Intensifies - The timeline became even more mysterious with:

  • DeuxMoi sharing a video allegedly showing Matt and Rachael together in Tokyo on January 13th

  • The video was captured days before the breakup announcement

  • Matt has not shared any Tokyo content on his social media grid

This latest chapter feels particularly jarring for Bachelor Nation, who watched Matt and Rachael navigate complex racial conversations and personal growth since meeting on The Bachelor in 2021. The couple, who were seen as a symbol of redemption and understanding, now find themselves at the center of yet another unexpected twist.

Rachael's Subtle Response - Adding to the intrigue:

  • Rachael has remained silent about the breakup

  • She only liked a fan comment suggesting she was "blindsided" by Matt's post

  • Some fans have even speculated whether Matt's account might have been hacked

With Season 29 of The Bachelor set to premiere on January 27, fans are left wondering about the true story behind Matt and Rachael's sudden split. One thing remains certain: in the world of reality TV romance, nothing is ever as straightforward as it seems.

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