Matt James Biography

Matt James is an American television personality, real estate broker, and businessperson who is best known for being the lead for The Bachelor in season 25. He is the first black lead for “The Bachelor.”

Matt James Education

James attended Sanderson High School where he graduated in 2010 before going to Wake Forest University. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Wake Forest University in 2015 where he was as well a wide receiver for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team from 2011 to 2014. James had mini-camp tryouts with the Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints of the NFL in May and June 2015 but was not signed by either team.

Matt James Age

James is 31 years old as of 2023. He was born on December 5, 1991, in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. He celebrates his birthday on the 5th of December.

Matt James Height

James stands at a height of 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m) tall and weighs about 75kg(165 lbs).

Matt James Family

James is the son of Manny and Patty James. He was raised in Raleigh, North Carolina by his mother. James is biracial, having a black father and a white mother.

Matt James Girlfriend

James is currently single. Previously he was in a relationship with Madison Nelson. Madison was originally one of the potential contestants on Matt’s season in a list of 43 possible contenders. Later Bachelor Nation spoiler king Reality Steve tweeted that Madison and Matt had actually dated in 2019. “Some tea for you already: Apparently Madison Nelson was dating Matt last summer when Tyler [Cameron] was seeing GiGi [Hadid],” Steve wrote. “Went to one of the fashion shows with him. Here they are together. Heard they were together for at least a couple of months.” Madison did not end up as one of the contestants on The Bachelor.

Some tea for you already: Apparently Madison Nelson was dating Matt last summer when Tyler was seeing GiGi. Went to one of the fashion shows with him. Here they are together. Heard they were together for at least a couple months. pic.twitter.com/Jbb8xrb2Cx

— RealitySteve (@RealitySteve) October 6, 2020

Matt James Net Worth

James has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his career as a television personality, real estate broker, and businessperson.

Matt James Tyler Cameron

James and Tyler Cameron The Bachelorette contestant are best friends. The two met at Wake Forest University where they both played football. Before Cameron’s mother died, she nominated James to be a contestant on The Bachelorette.  Originally, James was cast to be a contestant for season 16 of The Bachelorette, starring Clare Crawley, but after filming was delayed due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, he was instead selected to be the next Bachelor for season 25 of The Bachelor.

Matt James The Bachelor

After meeting James as a prospective suitor for “The Bachelorette,” thousands of fans swooned over the would-be cast member. He is the total package. James has strong family values, a great career, and over the past few months, he has used his growing platform for good. The was announced on “Good Morning America” that he will take on the role of the leader of his own love story as the star of the momentous 25th season of ABC’s hit romance reality series, “The Bachelor.” Season 25 of “The Bachelor” premiered in 2021.

During week 7’s episode on February 15, The Bachelor star James chose his final four contestants. He chose Serena Pitt, Bri Springs, Michelle Young, and Rachael Kirkconnell as his final four for hometown dates. He will have the opportunity to meet their families without leaving the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Pennsylvania. The Bachelor airs on ABC Mondays at 8 p.m. ET.

Matt James Spoiler

According to Reality Steve, Rachael is the rumored winner of The Bachelor 2021. Serena gets eliminated after hometowns, and Bri is sent packing after the overnights. That leaves Michelle and Rachael as the final two Bachelor contestants. Steve says Rachael will ultimately win the season and get James’ final rose. But according to a new spoiler, Steve says Matt and Rachael’s relationship may not last long.

The table below answers some of the frequently asked questions about James.