Rachael Kirkconnell is sharing what really led to her breakup with Matt James. During an appearance on the Jan. 28 episode of the "Call her Daddy" podcast, Kirkconnell said the breakup was a surprise to her, as was James' decision to post about their split on Instagram Jan. 16 just hours after it happened.

James announced the couple's breakup in a Jan. 16 Instagram post just hours after it happened, a move Kirkconnell says "surprised" her: "I'm still in total shock."

Nearly two weeks after Matt James shocked Bachelor Nation by revealing that he and Rachael Kirkconnell had broken up, she told her side of the story on the Call Her Daddy podcast. The Bachelor alum answered all of host Alex Cooper ‘s burning questions about what happened and how she’s doing now.

Rachael Kirkconnell has broken her silence on her split from Matt James ahead of her 'Call Her Daddy' tell-all interview

Rachael Kirkconnell 'wasn't ready' for Matt James to announce their split, a source exclusively tells Life & Style while revealing why she was 'blindsided.'

"Bachelor Nation" alum Rachael Kirkconnell has finally spilled the tea about how her 4-year relationship with Matt James ended.

Rachael Kirkconnell appeared on ‘Call Her Daddy’ to discuss her breakup from Matt James after four years together

Rachael Kirkconnell shut down a rumor she stepped out with ex Matt James after he announced the couple's split on Jan. 16 after four years together.

Rachael Kirkconnell has spoken out following her split from ex Matt James, and she confirmed that infidelity was not the reason they broke up. While arriving at LAX on Monday7, Rachael, 28, was asked if infidelity played a role in their split.