Rachael Kirkconnell addresses controversial pictures for the first time since the 'Bachelor'

Rachael Kirkconnell, who came under fire in February after a photo resurfaced online of her attending an "Old South"-themed party during her college days in 2018, is addressing the controversy for the first time since she appeared on Season 25 of “The Bachelor.”

It prompted backlash and the blowback led to a public apology from the 49-year-old star, followed by a decision to step aside for a time of personal reflection. James also took to Instagram to address the matter. He called the photos of Kirkconnell "incredibly disappointing." …having all those conversations – that was my rock bottom because I just was like, I have lost everything at this point and I'm labeled as this person now and what else do I have to lose?" Having already come out in full apology for her past actions at the time the photos appeared online, Kirkconnell appeared Monday with Michelle Saahene and Melissa DePino via Instagram Live on their "From Privilege to Progress" social media channel.