TV Ratings: Viewers Are Still Swooning Over ‘The Bachelor’ Lead Matt James on Mondays

Chris Harrison’s controversial defense of Bachelor season 25 contestant Rachael Kirkconnell continues to make headlines, but the show must go on. Matt James’ journey to find love picks up during the Monday, February 15, episode of The Bachelor and contestant Jessenia Cruz finally scores a one-on-one date.

Matt James has felt quite a bit of pressure during his run this year on The Bachelor — and for good reason.

Matt James felt the weight of his role as the first Black man to star on “The Bachelor”. On Thursday, James appeared on “Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen” where the host asked him about feeling pressure about who’d he choose on the final episode.

Matt James felt the weight of his role as the first Black man to star on. On Thursday, James appeared on where the host asked him about feeling pressure about who'd he choose on the final episode. «I've talked to Rachel Lindsay a lot about her time on the show and her experience,» Cohen said, referencing the first Black Bachelorette, who ultimately chose Bryan Abasolo to be her fiancé and now husband.

Tyler Cameron says Matt James' season of gets a happy ending…whatever that may mean. In an interview with ET's Lauren Zima on Tuesday, the alum — and Matt's best friend — said «Matt is very happy.

Hannah Brown and Tyler Cameron are once again at the center of the Bachelor universe! Heather Martin crashed Matt James’ season during the Monday, February 8, episode and left the leading man reeling.

She already has the last name! Pieper James is competing for Matt James’ heart on season 25 of The Bachelor — and lands her first one-on-one during the Monday, February 8, episode.

“Queen” Victoria Larson may be gone, but the drama on season 25 of The Bachelor isn’t over just yet. Matt James spoke about the upcoming showdown between MJ Snyder and Jessenia Cruz during an exclusive interview with Us Weekly.

His honest take. Matt James opened up about the controversy surrounding Bachelor contestant Rachael Kirkconnell as rumors about her beliefs spread on social media.

Matt James told ET he was excited to “get to the bottom” of those escort rumours on “The Bachelor”. And that’s exactly what he did on Monday night.

Matt James is feeling feelings! The Bachelor admitted he was falling in love with contestant Rachael Kirkconnell on Monday night's episode of the ABC dating show, and shared that with her on their first date. After the fairytale day portion of their one-on-one (during which Rachael went home with a designer wardrobe), Matt and Rachael sat down for dinner.

Matt James is wishing Tyler Cameron a happy birthday with a heartfelt message. The Bachelor took to Instagram on Sunday to wish his best friend a happy 28th birthday, alongside a note about Tyler's late mom, Andrea. «Mama would be proud of the man you’re becoming ❤️,» Matt wrote.

If you, too, felt victimized by Bachelor Matt James’ questionable eyes-open kissing technique, then you’re not alone. The reality star, himself, admitted that he also felt uneasy rewatching his unusual approach.

Matt James is keeping it classy.

There’s one thing you cannot deny about Victoria Larson, and it’s that the woman is beyooond confident! (Seriously, she literally refers to herself as “The Queen.”) So, it’s no surprise she has brushed off some recent negative comments directed towards her like a boss!

many Instagram geotags of her in the city. reported that she was hired as a copywriter for digital marketing consultant agency, Rational, this month.

Bachelor fans will see a familiar face on the Monday, January 25, episode of Matt James’ season … but only Us Weekly has the exclusive scoop of what was left on the cutting room floor during the season 25 lead’s chat with Ben Higgins.

Sporty spice alert! Former college basketball player Michelle Young joins the competition for Matt James’ heart during the Monday, January 25, episode of the ABC series.

Matt James‘ time on “The Bachelor” is about to get a lot more exciting!