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Bachelor Matt James ‘doing everything’ to win back ex Rachael Kirkconnell after ‘he broke her trust with other women’

BACHELOR Matt James is “doing everything he can” to win back ex Rachael Kirkconnell after he “broke her trust” by allegedly talking with other women, The Sun can reveal. 

Their relationship has been tumultuous since they following resurfaced photos of the native attending an in 2018.

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Bachelor Matt James is doing 'everything he can' to win back ex Rachael Kirkconnell
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Bachelor Matt James is doing 'everything he can' to win back ex Rachael KirkconnellCredit: ABC
The reality star 'broke Rachael's trust' after he was caught talking to other women
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The reality star 'broke Rachael's trust' after he was caught talking to other womenCredit: ABC
Matt and Rachael were spotted dining together in Southern California this week
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Matt and Rachael were spotted dining together in Southern California this weekCredit: Twitter

However, the on-off pair last month - only to call things off once again after , 29, was allegedly caught behind ’s back. 

Now, the pair are trying to make things work once again as they have spent time in California together this week.

"Matt's doing everything in his power to win Rachael back,” a source exclusively told The Sun. 

The insider explained: “He knows he messed up and broke her trust. He got caught and he's trying to fix the mess he made. 

“She keeps vowing to not take him back but each time she still does. She really believes Matt is her person and doesn't want to give up on him even though her family is skeptical.”

The pair were all smiles during the Bachelor finale after Matt gave her his final rose
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The pair were all smiles during the Bachelor finale after Matt gave her his final roseCredit: Getty
However, by the time After The Final Rose filmed, the duo had split
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However, by the time After The Final Rose filmed, the duo had splitCredit: Getty

, 24, and the former have been this week, but the source claimed they are continuing to “take things slowly.” 

“They aren't officially back together yet but are working things out again,” they added. 

In terms of , the informant said: “He’s promised to be transparent, more communicative and completely truthful moving forward and insists he will keep his word. 

“He plans to address the rumors that have been floating around about him, Rachael and Grace in the near future if his team allows him.”

Matt’s latest romance drama came after he “lied” about talking to  - who recently came forward  - to ex Rachael. 

Grace Amerling claimed Rachael is a 'victim' after she talked with Matt behind her back
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Grace Amerling claimed Rachael is a 'victim' after she talked with Matt behind her backCredit: Instagram
Matt James 'broke Rachael's trust' after Grace came forward
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Matt James 'broke Rachael's trust' after Grace came forwardCredit: ABC
Rachael is allegedly giving Matt another chance despite her family being 'skeptical'
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Rachael is allegedly giving Matt another chance despite her family being 'skeptical'Credit: ABC

Grace revealed their involvement in an  that had asked her to visit him in Miami just two days before he invited Rachael to New York City.

She said Matt texted her "out of the blue," about popping by Miami, but she declined the invitation saying she was tired.

The horse rider went on: "It just didn't sit right with me. I just felt like Rachael was so in love with him and for him to be trying to contact me and hang out with me.

Matt has recently attended a number of high-profile events, including the grand opening of the Virgin hotel in Vegas
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Matt has recently attended a number of high-profile events, including the grand opening of the Virgin hotel in VegasCredit: The Mega Agency
Matt got cozy with various women at the posh event
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Matt got cozy with various women at the posh eventCredit: The Mega Agency
The TV personality also appeared to have a blast at WrestleMania
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The TV personality also appeared to have a blast at WrestleManiaCredit: Instagram

"Someone he's had past romantic relationships with – two days prior in Miami... I felt like I had to say something for Rachael's sake. Rachael is the real victim here.”

Their latest relationship development comes after those close to the reality stars thought the pair were truly done for good. 

Earlier this month, a source told The Sun: “Matt hasn’t reached out to her at all. It’s been crickets between them, they aren’t talking.”

Rachael has mostly been in Georgia since their split while she's not traveling to visit Matt
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Rachael has mostly been in Georgia since their split while she's not traveling to visit MattCredit: Instagram

It was added that Rachael realized she “doesn’t even know Matt” as more of the “truth” comes to light, the informant added.  

“Rachael’s hurt and she’s done. Seems unlikely she will forgive him after this one,” the source said.

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