On Jan. 16, the former Bachelor announced his split from Rachael Kirkconnell nearly four years after giving her the final rose

But few splits have been as blindsiding as Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James' four-year relationship coming to an end on Thursday, January 16. And now, nearly two weeks after their breakup, Kirkconnell revealed the confession that made the former pair throw in the towel — one she never saw coming.

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell were not on the same page regarding their relationship, or when to announce the breakup.