Matt James Biography
Matt James is a television personality, businessman, and former NCAA football player from the United States. James is best known for being The Bachelor’s first male African-American lead in season 25.
How old is Matt James? – Age
He is 31 years old as of 2022. He was born on 5 December 1991 in Raleigh, North Carolina. His real name is Matthew James.
Matt James Family – Education
Manny and Patty James raised James. James was raised by his mother as a child. He has a Black Nigerian father and a White American mother. James is a black man. He attended Wake Forest University after graduating from Sanderson High School in 2010. James earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Wake Forest University in 2015, where he also played wide receiver for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team from 2011 to 2014.
Are James and Rachel still together? – Girlfriend
James is still in a relationship with Rachael Kirkconnell, the woman he chose on The Bachelor, as of March 2022. James is also a marathon runner who will compete in the New York City Marathon in 2022.
Matt James’ Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of $2 million.
Matt James Bachelor
James and his friend and coworker, The Bachelorette contestant Tyler Cameron, both played football at Wake Forest University. Cameron’s mother nominated James to be a Bachelorette contestant before she died. James was originally cast as a contestant for season 16 of The Bachelorette, starring Clare Crawley, but after filming was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he was instead chosen as the next Bachelor for season 25 of The Bachelor, becoming the franchise’s first male African American lead. He is the first African-American Bachelor lead in the show’s history. The season ended with James deciding to pursue a relationship with Rachael Kirkconnell, a 24-year-old graphic designer.
Matt James Dancing with the Stars
James was announced as one of the celebrities competing on season 30 of Dancing with the Stars in September 2021. Lindsay Arnold was his partner. They were eliminated in week 4 and finished 12th.
Matt James Football
In May and June 2015, he had mini-camp tryouts with the Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints of the National Football League, but was not signed by either team. James worked at PNC Bank in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, before moving to New York City. He is employed by CBRE Group, Inc., a commercial real estate firm based in New York City. James is also the founder of ABC Food Tours, a non-profit organization in New York City that teaches children from underserved communities about food and exercise.
