Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James.Photo:Paul Citone/Variety via Getty
Paul Citone/Variety via Getty
Matt JamesandRachael Kirkconnellaren’t ruling out becoming parents in the future.
TheBachelornation couple chatted exclusively with PEOPLE at the Club SI party in Las Vegas during the F1 Grand Prix Race, where they said they are always looking ahead in their relationship.
When asked if they ever have marriage or babies on their minds, Kirkconnell, 27, said, “I feel like we honestly talk kids more than ever, but we have a few steps until then.”
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Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James.Ethan Miller - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty
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Kirkconnell and James, 31, first met during filming for season 25 ofThe Bachelorin 2020, when James made history as the first-ever Black male lead on the show.
The pair split before the After the Final Rose special aired, but got back together not long after.
At the 2021 ESPY Awards.Kirkconnell and James walked the red carpettogether for the very first time, and a month later, James and Kirkconnellopened up about their rekindled relationship, tellingExtra,“It was a bit of a journey.”
Rachael Kirkconnell, Matt James.Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty
Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty
source: people.com
