'The Bachelor' Matt James talks pressure of being the show's first Black lead

Matt James' time on is about to get a lot more exciting!On an all-new episode airing Monday, Jan. 25 at 8 p.m.

Did reality TV newcomer and super-hunk Matt James just get caught doing something he shouldn’t have been doing on social media?!

Warning: This article may contain spoilers for Season 25 of “The Bachelor.” “The Bachelor” Matt James may have just confirmed who wins his season — on Spotify.The leading man was caught listening to and “liked” a playlist on Spotify made by contestant Rachael Kirkconnell, Vulture reports. The 29-year-old must have forgotten that his activity on the site is public.

Up close and personal! Matt James is laughing off Bachelor Nation’s criticism of his kissing skills after making out with several of his contestants with his eyes open.

Monday's episode of after a rollercoaster episode that fans didn't see coming. Sarah, who connected with Matt James on one of the first one-on-one dates of the season last week, left the show after sharing she felt compelled to be home with her dad, who has ALS and could have just «weeks» to live. But that wasn't all that led to her decision.

ended on a cliffhanger, with Sarah's health seemingly hanging in the balance. The contestant, who earned a rose on her one-on-one date with Matt James, suddenly dropped from the rose ceremony, telling the medic she was having trouble seeing.

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Mónica Marie Zorrilla Matt James, the first Black lead in the long-running ABC dating show “The Bachelor,” scored on Monday night, attracting 4.58 million viewers and placing at the top of primetime numbers with a 1.1 rating in the key, adults age 18-49 demographic.Still, though the drama was particularly over-the-top for the series in the second episode thanks to a villainess that longs to reign over the luxury Nemacolin resort and terrorize her fellow players, the historic Season 25’s ratings

We’re only two weeks into Matt James’ season of “The Bachelor”, but it’s safe to say  Bachelor Nation is already loving the season 25 lead.

Matt James and Tyler Cameron are trying to put themselves in women's shoes. In a video posted to Cameron's YouTube channel, the franchise stars and two of their pals have a spa day, complete with manicures, facials, and a bikini wax.«We've done our nails.

Matt James is getting candid about his past and insecurities on. The 29-year-old emotionally opened up about his absent father on Monday's episode of the ABC dating show, but as he recently told ET's Lauren Zima, there's more vulnerability ahead.

Matt James' heart has begun — and it's already getting physical.

, and apparently it's already time for the women to start «spiraling out of control.» That's what in store for viewers on Monday's episode, according to ABC. This week's episode will see Matt James connect withone of the frontrunners from his premiere, Bri, on a romantic one-on-one date, before embarking on the largest group date in history, with 18 women.

Hannah Brown, and departed after sharing her first-ever kiss with Colton.«It shakes things up a lot,» Matt told ET on Monday about the upcoming additions to his cast, though he wouldn't give any hints about how things played out. «You've got to tune in for that.

Matt James couldn't have been happier with the women of his season of.

Bachelor, Matt James was feeling anxious, nervous and… maybe some good vibrations? Among the season premiere's unique limo exits was a woman who brought along a «special» sex toy, which kept making appearances throughout the night. «You get in there in that room and you see these beautiful women all dressed up and it's like, I'm at a loss for words,» Matt told ET's Lauren Zima on Monday of why he was so nervous.

Haley Kluge editorSPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched “The Bachelor” Season 25 premiere.“The Bachelor” answered a call to action to diversify the franchise when they cast Matt James as the Season 25 lead. Now, his season has turned into one of firsts.Not only is Matt the first Black bachelor, but also the first in recent years to be plucked from normalcy rather than after being a rejected contestant.