Quick Info
| Profession | Television personality |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 05/12/1991 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Raleigh, NC, United States |
Latest News about Matt James
16/01/2025
Matt James announced his breakup with Rachael Kirkconnell after four years of dating. James, who selected Kirkconnell as the winner of The Bachelor season 25 finale in March 2021, shared the news on Instagram, stating the couple had decided to end their relationship.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Matthew James |
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| Famous for | Being the first male African-American lead for The Bachelor in season 25 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 5" (196 cm) |
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| Weight | 96 Kg (211 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Bald |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Sanderson High School (North Carolina) |
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| College/University | Wake Forest University, North Carolina |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's degree in Economics (2015) |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Rachael Kirkconnell (2020-2025) |
Family
| Father | Manny James |
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| Mother | Patty James |
| Siblings | Brother - John James |
Career
| Football Debut | 19 October 2014 for Wake Forest Demon Deacons football vs Maryland |
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| Acting Debut | American TV Show: The Bachelorette (2020) as contestant aired on ABC Network |
| Post-Football Career | Worked at PNC Bank in Pittsburgh, eventually shifting to New York City to work for CBRE Group, Inc. and founded ABC Food Tours, a non-profit organization. |
| The Bachelor Season 25 | First Black male lead of The Bachelor franchise; finale aired March 15, 2021; chose Rachael Kirkconnell as winner |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/mattjames919/ | |
| https://x.com/mattjames919 | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewjamesc/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. James’s football career began as a wide receiver at Wake Forest. | |
| 2. He suffered an injury during his second year, which hindered his playing time. | |
| 3. After college, he attempted to join the NFL but was not selected by the Carolina Panthers or the New Orleans Saints. | |
| 4. He completed his college career with 48 receptions and 458 yards. | |
| 5. In 2021, he participated in Dancing with the Stars and finished in 12th place. | |
| 6. Matt is an avid marathon runner, competing in the New York City Marathon in 2022 and 2023. |