Rachael Kirkconnell, the contestant who was at the center of the season's off-screen drama, was selected as James' winner. James, the first Black lead in the "Bachelor" franchise's 19-year history, gave Kirkconnell his final rose on Monday night's episode.

Who does Matt The Bachelor end up with?

Happily ever after? Matt James chose Rachael Kirkconnell over Michelle Young during the season 25 finale of The Bachelor on Monday, March 15.

Does Matt end up with Rachel?

On July 10, 2021, Matt and Rachael publicly confirmed they are back together by appearing on the red carpet together at the ESPY Awards. The pair had been spotted getting cozy on vacation in Aspen, Colo., together and have reportedly been committed to each other for a couple of months now.