Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Matt revealed to Acho that him and Rachael have since broken up. Rachael had liked her friends' photos featuring the confederate flag and pictures of her from an antebellum-plantation-themed ball ", James concluded: "I will continue to process this experience, and you will hear more from me in the end.". I hope one day we can open up their minds and help them understand that just because it doesn’t effect (sic) them personally doesn’t mean that it isn’t important or there isn’t something that needs to be fixed,” the text reads. She previously released a written statement apologizing for her past actions. Rachael Kirkconnell made a statement on Instagram after photos surfaced online of her wearing a plantation-style dress for a college antebellum party Anastasia shared some family photos with The Sun, and some additional information — such as a screenshot of a text message that Kirkconnell allegedly sent her back in June 2020. Matt James was previously asked specifically about the controversy surrounding Kirkconnell and some potentially insensitive behavior. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. It is 100% wrong. Other allegations were also made against Kirkconnell on a Reddit thread. The 24-year-old admitted she was "tired" of "not saying anything" through the ongoing outrage. Rachael Kirkconnell's cousin Anastasia has come forward with information following some major controversy surrounding 'The Bachelor' star. BACHELOR contestant Rachael Kirkconnell has come under fire for her social media history, including a photo she posted wearing an antebellum-style dress. Here's why 'racism' row won't change Michelle Young's fate in ‘The Bachelor' finale. One photo that she had liked shows two Caucasian women dressed in hula outfits posing in front of a Confederate flag.Â, Another displays a trio of ladies proudly posing in traditional Mexican ponchos and sombreros while donning large fake mustaches.Â, Rachael's mother has come to her daughter's defense after TikTok user named Maddy Bierster accused Kirkconnell of bullying her in high school for "liking black guys.". He made the admission when former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay confronted him over the controversy surrounding Rachael. “And I think that a lot of times, kind of what we dealt with last night, is you hear something on the internet and it’s fact. ABC/Craig Sjodin On Friday, March 12, Warner Horizon and ABC Entertainment announced Chris "will not be hosting the next season of 'The Bachelorette.'". God made us all and at the end of the day, we are all his children and I hope everyone can realize that one day. Hopefully I will be there to have that debate with her and I will push her. “You have to be very careful with what you’re doing on social media,” James said. Rachael had allegedly liked racist posts on social media Credit: Bachelor Nation During the ordeal, Chris Harrison took to Rachael’s defense as social media users were tearing her apart for her past behavior. Rachael's cousin Anastasia exclusively spoke to The Sun , insisting she is "not racist" - but admitted the photos are "hard to defend." I saw a picture of her at a sorority party five years ago that’s it.”, The longtime host of the franchise came under fire for his comments with former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay regarding the “racist” scandal.Â. In screenshots taken by Reddit customers (which can be seen here), Kirkconnell appreciated posts that confirmed two girls posing in entrance of a Confederate flag in addition to one with three girls in ponchos and sombreros. Rachael was accused of being racist in high school and ‘liking’ photos of her friends smiling in front of Confederate flags. Although he didn’t speak directly about Kirkconnell, nor did he address any of the controversies that have haunted her over the past couple of weeks. I just don’t understand how you can say she or anyone in her family agrees with the Confederate flag because she ‘liked’ a pic of her friend. "Until I actually hear this woman have a chance to speak, who am I to say any of this. Bachelor Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell's relationship timeline is filled with ups and downs from season 25 to now. In addition to attending and visibly enjoying the antebellum-South-themed party in college, Kirkconnell had a history of “liking” social-media photos of Confederate flags. Screenshots of Instagram photos that Rachael “liked” featuring her friends smiling in front of Confederate flags subsequently surfaced via social media. Rachael is originally from Cumming, Georgia, and "is a southern sweetheart with a close-knit family," according to her Bachelor bio. Anastasia talked to The Sun and confirmed the photos were indeed of her cousin. Follow all the latest news and stories on The Bachelor What is the antebellum […] Enslaved African people made up a large portion of the southern population during this time. One snap that she had liked shows two Caucasian women dressed in a hula outfit posing in front of a Confederate flag. As previously reported by Heavy, a Reddit user shared a couple of photos of a woman who looked like Kirkconnell at an “Old South” ball. Rachael never bullied that girl for liking black men.". Kirkconnell first found herself in hot water after a TikTok went viral, claiming to show her liking posts with the Confederate flag and even sharing QAnon conspiracy theories. It was Rachael's first interview since the scandal and the first time the two have seen each other since they broke up. Rachael Kirkconnell From ‘The Bachelor’ Addresses Racism Controversy in New Video. We would never support the confederate flag. Rachael Kirkconnell‘s cousin Anastasia has come forward to talk about the recent controversy surrounding The Bachelor star. The Bachelor Suitors Condemn Rachael Kirkconnell, Any Defense of Racism by Hilton Hater at February 12, 2021 11:03 am . It has been nearly 24 hours since these photos of Kirkconnell were posted on Reddit, and the reality star still has not spoken out. I don’t believe she is racist even after this coming to light. The Confederate Flag is a symbol of white supremacy, to the point where Europeans in countries where flying the Swastika will get them jailed use the Stars and Bars as a stand-in. stepped down from the Bachelor franchise. View our online Press Pack. Rachael Kirkconnell, who is a Season 25 frontrunner currently dating the franchise's first Black bachelor Matt James, has been criticized for liking Confederate flag-related TikToks and, more recently, for a resurfaced photo that appears to show her attending a plantation-themed fraternity formal in 2018. The development of separate northern and southern economies, westward expansion of the nation, and a spirit of reform marked the era. The reality star has not responded to any of the claims. She said she was hesitant in the past to post links or resources because she didn't "want people thinking it’s performative or not something I really stand by.”. So I would just warn people to be careful about making accusations before someone’s had a chance to speak on it,” James told Entertainment Tonight. According to Redditors, Kim defended Rachael by posting the following message via Instagram: “We are against the Confederate flag. A post shared by Matt James (@mattjames919). Rachael Kirkconnell during a rose ceremony on ‘The Bachelor.’ (ABC) ... including one of two other ladies standing in front of a Confederate flag. A post shared by rachael kirkconnell (@rachaelkirkconnell) Kirkconnell was criticized for wearing Native American costumes and liking photos such as friends posing in front of a Confederate flag. Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James pose on their one-on-one date. "I have seen some stuff online, again, this judge, jury, executioner thing where people are just tearing this girl’s life apart," he said. Rachael also liked several racially insensitive photos on Instagram, including one of women posing in front of a confederate flag. So, did Matt James propose to Rachael Kirkconnell? James said it was "troubling to watch" Chris Harrison's "failure to understand" the racist history of the Antebellum South in his interview with Rachel Lindsay. Wealthy southern planters wielded most of the economic and political power of the country. "We support Chris in the work that he is committed to doing," the statement read. A post shared by Kaitlyn Bristowe (@kaitlynbristowe). I truly don’t understand how you can’t understand what’s wrong with it!!! “[Rachael] did not have racist intent but she really messed up on this one. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. But Kirkconnell has been embroiled in a scandal after photos surfaced of herself attending an antebellum ball in 2018, along with liking photos of women posing in front of a Confederate flag. She went on to say that once Kirkconnell experienced “deeply ingrained racism in Greek life,” she dropped out of her sorority. She also liked pictures on social media containing the confederate flag and was accused on TikTok of bullying a classmate for dating a Black man. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The Antebellum South was a period in the history of the southern United States from the late 18th century until the start of the American Civil War in 1861. 🌹 Follow all the latest news and stories on The Bachelor, Rachael faced backlash for attending an “antebellum plantation-themed ball” at Georgia College & State University, thrown by the college fraternity, Kappa Alpha.Â, Kappa Alpha has been criticized as "racist” due to its embrace of Confederate General Robert E. Lee as its “spiritual leader.”, The Southern fraternity throws their annual bash during “Old South Week” - a popular event that has previously been held on plantations and used Confederate flags for decoration.Â, Rachael's cousin Anastasia exclusively spoke to The Sun, insisting she is "not racist" - but admitted the photos are "hard to defend.". ... including one that featured the Confederate flag … The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Updated at February 12, 2021 4:45 pm . “I would give people the benefit of the doubt and hopefully, she’ll have her time to speak on that,” he added. He added: "But Rachael will have her time to speak. During the antebellum years, the "elite class" created their own societal standards "defining ideals of southern white manhood and womanhood and shaping the culture of the south.". Rachael has allegedly liked racist social media posts in the past. "She made all of this up for your attention. On February 25, Rachael took to Instagram to discuss the controversy in a lengthy video. “She went to another high school," mom Kim Kirkconnell told @bachelornationscoop, referring to Bierster. "As Black people and allies immediately knew and understood, it was a clear reflection of a much larger issue that The Bachelor franchise has fallen short of addressing adequately for years. This particular event, which is described as an “antebellum plantation-themed ball,” took place in 2018 — during Kirkconnell’s senior year of college. "I don’t think the show needs to speak before Rachael does.". And we do!! "The Bachelor" contestant Rachael Kirkconnell, who is one of three women still competing for the heart of the first-ever Black Bachelor Matt James, is addressing her racist past in a new video. You can read the text message below (note: Kirkconnell did not add punctuation, and the below is transcribed as such). “We will talk about it, on the ‘Woman Tell All’ we do get into it… Rachael was not there so we didn’t get into the Rachael of it all," he told Extra TV. Will Rachael Kirkconnell win? The Bachelor's Matt James took to Instagram ahead of the hometowns episode to address the controversy surrounding Kirkconnell and Harrison. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Rachael Kirkconnell on ‘The Bachelor’: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know. The star also appeared to wear a Native American costume, and "like" photos of confederate flags on social media. Kirkconnell also has been accused on TikTok of racially-insensitive behavior, including liking photos containing the Confederate flag. Fans bashed her as "offensive" and "racist." A post shared by rachael kirkconnell (@rachaelkirkconnell) MORE: 'Bachelor' recap: Matt speaks out after toxic behavior leads to shocking eliminations Kirkconnell, who is among the women still vying for Matt James ' heart on the current season of "The Bachelor," found herself in hot water after TikTok users found evidence of her liking social media posts with the confederate flag and sharing … A post shared by rachael kirkconnell (@rachaelkirkconnell), The Bachelor contestant told viewers, “If you are in my comments or anywhere defending me or telling people that I did nothing wrong or that there is nothing to be hurt or offended about, please stop.Â, “That’s not our place to tell people what they can and can’t be offended about. After the longtime host announced his was stepping away from the show for an unspecified amount of time, it was revealed former linebacker Emmanuel Acho would replace him in the After the Final Rose special. For other inquiries, Contact Us. While she says that they aren’t a “positive look,” she also shared that she doesn’t believe Kirkconnell is racist. That's wrong and that’s part of the problem so stop saying I did nothing wrong, that’s not true.Â, “If you really want to support me then encourage me to do better.”, Kirkconnell added she was "going to post some resources" she used or "planned on using because the learning never stops." “God do not even get my started on confederate flag bullshit. And my favorite analogy I’ve seen through this is how you can have five people, and all of them matter, but if one person gets hurt, you aren’t going to try to save all give, but just the one that needs help. “We are against the Confederate flag. And exactly it really is. Trinity and Greyson Kirkconnell (Facebook/Darrell Kirkconnell) BACHELOR winner Rachael Kirkconnell has come under fire for her social media history, including a photo she posted wearing an antebellum-style dress. The ‘like’ had nothing to do with her liking the Confederate flag,” Kim continued. "It is simply not true; she even changed her story later to say it was Rachael’s friend group but doesn’t say who. In the text, Kirkconnell denounced the confederate flag, and expressed her concern for equality among races. Rachael has been facing death threats since the scandal broke and her parents are in a "terrible mental place," a source told The Sun. The finale of Matt James' season aired on March 15 with Emmanuel Acho hosting After the Final Rose. Rachael Kirkconnell Allegedly Denounced the Confederate Flag in a Text to Her Cousin, Despite Previously ‘Liking’ a Photo of 2 Women Posing in Front of it View this post on Instagram A post shared by rachael kirkconnell (@rachaelkirkconnell). The 24-year-old also liked a social media post that showed a Confederate flag. According to Reality Steve, however, Kirkconnell’s statement is “imminent.” His spoilers have confirmed that Matt James, who is ABC’s first Black Bachelor, chooses Kirkconnell on the show’s season finale — and, while the two aren’t engaged, they are still together. Emmanuel Acho hosting After the Final Rose. In an Instagram video on Thursday, Kirkconnell responds to the controversy, which includes photos of her attending an antebellum-themed college party in 2018, and allegedly liking and sharing social media posts with the Confederate flag and Qanon conspiracies. One photo that she had liked shows two Caucasian women dressed in hula outfits posing in front of a Confederate flag. Former Bachelorettes Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe "will support the new Bachelorette through next season," the network said. Meghan Markle 'KNEW she was misleading world over Archie not being a prince', Hancock to give press conference at 5pm after huge row over AstraZeneca jab, Four women stabbed in St Patrick's Day knife attack outside Iceland store, Man, 50, held over Barrymore pool 'murder' after 'significant new info', This Morning's Phillip Schofield tells Harry & Meghan to 'shut up now', ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. "The like had nothing to do with her liking the Confederate flag. She had lots of friends, so it’s difficult to clear something up without facts. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. But I think it’s going to be harder to defend this one,” Anastasia told The Sun. The Southern fraternity throws their annual bash during “Old South Week” - a popular event that has previously been held on plantations and used Confederate flags for decoration. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Kim came to Rachael’s defense after online criticism against her daughter intensified. All people should be treated fairly and with dignity, love, and kindness. The 24-year-old was beaten on social media for condoning alleged racist behavior and “liking” photos of Confederate flags on Instagram . “We do not support racism of any kind. "The past few weeks have been some of the most challenging of my life, and while there are several episodes left of the season, it is important that I take the time to address the troubling information that has come to light since we wrapped filming, including the incredibly disappointing photos of Rachael Kirkconnell and the interview between Rachel Lindsay and Chris Harrison," James wrote. Photos of Kirkconnell attending an "Old South" antebellum plantation-themed party in 2018 have since gone viral. "Chris's failure to receive and understand the emotional labor that my friend Rachel Lindsay was taking on by graciously and patiently explaining the racist history of the Antebellum South, a painful history that every American should understand intimately, was troubling and painful to watch. Rachael and Matt on The Bachelor Credit: 2020 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Rachael originally from Cumming, Georgia "is a southern sweetheart with a close-knit family," according to her Bachelor bio. Chris also urged viewers to show Rachael "a little grace, understanding and compassion". In a jaw dropping final twist, Rachael Kirkconnell -- whose name has become synonymous with The Bachelor's racism scandal -- was the last woman standing in the franchise's 25th season. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Rachael Kirkconnell was slammed for attending the 'Old South' plantation party, Rachael Kirkconnell 'liked' this photo on Instagram, Rachael Kirkconnell will not appear on The Bachelor's Women Tell All episode, The Bachelor host Chris Harrison 'defends' Rachael Kirkconnell's past 'racist' behaviour following antebellum party snaps, allegedly liked racist social media posts, accused Kirkconnell of bullying her in high school. Rachael has allegedly liked racist social media posts in the past. Bachelor host Chris Harrison explained that Rachael didn't make an appearance at the Women Tell All - which aired in early March. Another screenshot confirmed a girl who seems to be Kirkconnell posing in a Native American-themed costume. Chris has since stepped down from the Bachelor franchise. 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