Rachael Kirkconnell was spotted Wednesday when he visited “Bachelor” star Matt James’ Manhattan apartment amid rumors that they are dating.
Kirkconnell, a graphic designer from Georgia, apparently had easy access to James’ home at One Manhattan Square, as a Page Six source said she appeared to have a key as she entered the building without buzzing .
A separate source said Kirkconnell, who dumped James after learning that he had posted racially sensitive photos, was seen leaving the former “Bachelor” front’s place while leaving the other parts on Wednesday around 2:30 p.m. of New York.
In the photos of Paparazzi, the reality star is trapped in Chinatown, near James’ Lower East Side, wearing a black tank top, comfortable gray sweat, white sneakers and a face mask. She was also seen holding an iced coffee.
Rumors have been circulating for the first time that Kirkconnell and James, 29, may be getting their relationship back on track after a fan claimed they saw the couple walking together in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
The “Bachelor” spoiler king, Reality Steve, fueled speculation by tweeting: ‘It’s been a while, but here’s some news: Matt and Rachael? Yes, they are not over. ‘
However, before the news of Kirkconnell’s visit to James’ home broke, a source close to the couple insisted they would not be together again, as James’ was not ready to throw himself into a relationship now ‘ . “
The former couple met on season 25 of ‘The Bachelor’, starring James and choosing Kirkconnell in the final episode – though they did not get engaged.
The couple revealed in ‘After the Final Rose’ that they divorced while the show was airing, but after photos of Kirkconnell resurfaced during an Antebellum-themed party in 2018.
“It’s heartbreaking, it’s disappointing,” James said of the tear. ‘When I questioned our relationship, it was in the context of [Rachael] do not understand my blackness … that’s why we can not be in a relationship. ‘
Shortly after the outbreak, Kirkconnell said on Instagram that she was having a difficult time, adding: ‘I really believe he was the love of my life. he will always hold a piece of my heart. ‘
James said in March he was focusing on himself, saying: ‘I’m working on myself. I’m not going out. ”
A rep for James did not immediately return our request for comment.