The Bachelor contestant Rachael Kirkconnell was seen out in public on Wednesday for the first time since she was engulfed in controversy over her past racist social media posts.
The 24-year-old graphic designer was spotted out and about in New York City while wearing a sporty outfit, just a day after she spent time together with her ex Matt James.
Finally spotted: Rachael Kirkconnell, 24, was spotted Wednesday in New York City for the first time after her years-old racist social media posts came to light and a day after she met up with her ex Matt James.
Spotted: Her outing comes after the Instagram account Deuxmoi published photos of Kirkconnell and her former flame James a rendezvous on Tuesday in New York; Rachael and Matt pictured  .
Just friends: Despite the reunion, a source close to the situation told People that the pair are 'just friends'; Rachael and Matt pictured  .
Despite there being no engagement, Matt and Rachael ended the show professing their love for one another and agreeing to continue their relationship off camera.
Ultimately Matt and Rachael's relationship did not survive the controversy, and the former Bachelor admitted he ended the relationship after the photos surfaced
Not meant to be:Â Ultimately Matt and Rachael's relationship did not survive the controversy, and the former Bachelor admitted he ended the relationship after the photos surfaced
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