Bachelor vet Matt James and his girlfriend Rachael Kirkconnell had some fun in Sin City this week.
The lovebirds were seen attending the evian Sparkling Water Residency to celebrate the US launch of evian Sparkling water at TAO Beach Dayclub in Las Vegas.
Rachael stood out in a pink bandeau top with a matching skirt from 437 x That’s So Sabotage with strappy heels from ASOS as she cuddled her former TV costar.
Think pink: Bachelor vet Matt James and his girlfriend Rachael Kirkconnell had some fun in Sin City this week
Hot look: Rachael stood out in a pink bandeau top with a matching skirt from 437 x That’s So Sabotage with strappy heels from ASOS as she cuddled her former TV costar
James, who met Kirkconnell, 25, on season 25 of The Bachelor, which aired in 2021, is still going strong with Rachael after a brief split.
This spring he relocated to Miami after living in New York City so that he could be near her.
It is not known if the two are planning on getting engaged but Rachael did tell UsWeekly during the event: ‘I think we understand where [questions about an engagement] come from because, obviously, we came off of a show that expects an engagement at the end of it and whatnot.
‘So now it hasn’t gone anywhere, of course, because they’ve expected it since day one. So I think at this point, we’re just kind of used to it because like I said, they’ve just been expecting it for the entirety of our relationship. I don’t think it really affects us anymore — or it really ever did.’
Matt added that timelines are ‘socially constructed.’
Rachael then said, ‘The only timeline I give him is I was like, “I gotta have kids before, you know, I can’t have kids.” So keep that in mind.’
Water works: The lovebirds were seen attending the Evian Sparkling Water Residency to celebrate the U.S. launch of evian Sparkling water at TAO Beach Dayclub in Las Vegas
The Las Vegas pool party had plenty of Evian to sip from.
The first-ever water residency is complete with a special evian ‘water service’ sparkling bottle presentation available now through the next month at the dayclub, which Matt and Rachael got to be the very first to order and enjoy.
The power couple were last seen in June on vacation at the Calilo hotel in Papas Beach, Ios Island, Greece.
The brunette beauty from Georgia was in a strappy bikini as he lifted her up in his arms. He also posed with her on the shore as they packed on the public displays of affection.
Cuddly on the couch: James grabbed her thigh as they sat on a sofa with snacks at the ready
At least they won’t have a hangover! The two sipped evian all day with no cocktails in sight
In his Instagram caption he wrote, ‘Happiness.’
The couple met while working on the 25th season of the hit ABC dating show and were previously the focus of a controversy centered on Kirkconnell’s past.
The graphic designer came out on top of 36 other contestants to win the final rose during the season finale.
With love from France: evian is from France, and guests were reminded of that when an Eiffel Tower was brought out
However, it was later revealed that she had participated in an Antebellum South-themed ball during her days in college.
An immediate backlash from fans of the franchise occurred.
And Kirkconnell was met with accusations of racism for her participation in the event.
When in Greece: Matt In June they were on vacation at the Calilo hotel in Papas Beach, Ios Island, Greece
Bachelor franchise lead Chris Harrison also found himself embroiled in controversy after he appeared to defend her actions during an interview with Rachel Lindsay.
He later apologized to Lindsay for his choice of words during their sit-down, although he was ultimately let go from the franchise.
Kirkconnell also made a public apology for her actions, and she split from James not long after she shared her thoughts.
Beach babes: The 29-year-old former Bachelor lead shared stunning images with his curvy girlfriend, 25
The real estate broker initially expressed that he would not reconcile with his former partner, although they were spotted spending time together in April of 2021.
Despite the contentious time, the pair reconnected and were each other’s dates to the ESPY Awards in July.
James and Kirkconnell have been going strong ever since, and regularly make appearances on each other’s social media platforms.
‘I love doing this life with you,’ Kirkconnell recently wrote in a November photo update. ‘Thank you for always showing me how beautiful and fun it can be, whether it’s checking off a bucket list item or enjoying a slice of pizza.
‘It’s fun being in love with your best friend.’
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