Amid some controversy during her stint on The Bachelor Season 25 — with photos surfacing from her time at Georgia College and State University, where she attended an Antebellum South plantation-themed party — Rachael Kirkconnell seemingly found her perfect match in leading man Matt James during the beloved reality television series nevertheless.

For those who need a refresher, hurt by her controversial past, Matt chose to continue dating Rachael after the show came to a close — as opposed to getting engaged, in true Bachelor Nation fashion — despite the graphic designer receiving the final rose over Michelle Young.

After some growth in their personal lives, primarily in Rachel's personal life, the pair began sharing their travels — as well as their good eats — via social media, specifically TikTok, quickly becoming a fan favorite couple by fans of the Bachelor franchise and beyond.

Because of this, Rachel and Matt's supporters found themselves in tears today (Jan.