Rachael Kirkconnell is sparking conversation after reuniting with Tyler Cameron for a ski trip nearly one year after her split from Matt James.
The former “Bachelor” contestant, 29, shared a TikTok on Jan. 22 showing her hitting the slopes alongside Tyler Cameron, 32. Cameron is not only a familiar face within Bachelor Nation but also James’ longtime best friend, a connection that immediately caught fans’ attention.
In the clip, Kirkconnell sits in the snow lip-syncing to a viral audio that jokes about wanting to do “normal stuff” like going to brunch before dramatically falling backward. The video then cuts to Cameron, dressed head to toe in ski gear, mouthing a punchline questioning what brunch even is. Kirkconnell captioned the post, “Send prayers y’all. Tyler is trying to kill me,” which quickly sparked playful speculation in the comments.
One fan joked, “You got Tyler in the divorce?” while others reacted with surprise at seeing the pair together following Kirkconnell’s January 2025 breakup from James after four years of dating. According to E! News, the lighthearted exchange was enough to get Bachelor Nation talking, even as many fans were quick to point out that Cameron is currently dating Tate Madden and that the outing appeared to be friendly.
A Friendship That’s Long Been Under the Microscope
The ski trip may have raised eyebrows, but Kirkconnell and Cameron’s dynamic has been discussed publicly for years. In May 2022, James previously described Kirkconnell’s relationship with his best friend as “love-hate,” a comment that fueled curiosity among fans at the time.
Cameron later clarified that description, explaining that any tension stemmed from clashing personalities rather than romantic feelings. He said both he and Kirkconnell are strong-willed and opinionated but ultimately get along and respect one another. He even joked that year about the “love” part of the label, reinforcing that there was never anything serious between them.
Kirkconnell has also addressed the speculation herself. She previously shut down rumors on podcasts, saying there was “nothing going on” between her and Cameron and comparing their bond to a brother-sister dynamic. She added that she wished him well and had no romantic interest, per Us Weekly.
That context has helped frame the recent ski trip as a continuation of an established friendship rather than a surprising new development.
Where Kirkconnell Stands Post-Breakup
The renewed attention comes as Kirkconnell continues to navigate life after her split from James. The pair met on season 25 of “The Bachelor” in 2021, where she received his final rose, and announced their breakup in January 2025.
Since then, Kirkconnell has been open about where she stands. In October 2025, she shared an update on her dating life during an appearance on the “Extra Dirty” podcast, revealing she was still single and had not returned to dating apps or gone on any dates. She joked that she was “chronically single” and explained that emotional connection matters more to her than physical attraction when it comes to dating, per People.
For now, Kirkconnell’s ski trip with Cameron appears to highlight familiarity and humor rather than romance, underscoring what she has said before about her relationships and boundaries. As she previously put it on the podcast, she needs to feel “safe and comfortable” and emotionally invested before pursuing anything romantic.
