"Bachelor" Matt James reveals he broke up with winner Rachael Kirkconnell over racist past

Matt James is ending his season of "The Bachelor" as a single man. 

James, the first Black "Bachelor" in the history of the show's franchise, revealed Monday night that he broke up with his pick to receive his final rose, Rachael Kirkconnell, after details of her racist past surfaced online. The controversy has been ongoing, forcing host Chris Harrison to temporarily step down from the show after defending Kirkconnell.  During Monday night's finale, Bachelor Nation watched as James chose Kirkconnell over Michelle Young to receive his final rose. However, James didn't propose as expected — instead, he asked Kirkconnell to continue their relationship, saying that he was not prepared to get engaged, following a frank conversation with his mother.