By now, Matt James is a name you’re likely familiar with, as the first-ever Black Bachelor lead in the series’ wildly successful 25-year history. James is being hailed by fans and ABC alike as the start to a new era for a franchise that has often been accused of misstepping — and while we’ll still be holding them accountable for broader changes in how they approach casting, producing, and more, we have to say that James is a promising start. At six feet, five inches tall, James is literally and figuratively head and shoulders above past Bachelors. The more we learn about this 28-year-old heartthrob, the more we fall in love.
Here’s everything you need to know about the season 25 lead.
He’s Very Tall
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I know I mentioned this already, but I’ll say it again: 6’5″. Ladies, bring your highest heels.
He’s Close with His Mother
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James features his mom (“Miss Patty”) often on his page, saying how much he loves and admires her. We love to see it!
He Lives in New York City
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While James was born and raised in North Carolina, he’s since moved to the big city.
He’s a Real Estate Broker
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James works as a real estate broker for CBRE, but that’s hardly his full-time job. He’s also an entrepreneur, community activist, and…
Yes, He’s Modeled
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Look at his face. Look at it. Of course he’s modeled, and in fact initially moved to NYC to pursue a modeling career.
He’s Religious
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His Instagram bio says it plain and simple: Believer. Many of his captions quote Bible verses or praise God.
He’s Best Friends with Tyler Cameron
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Not only is he best friends with Tyler Cameron, he’s his roommate too. And yeah, they make a lot of shirtless TikToks together.
He’s a Football Pro
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James played football at Wake Forest University, and apparently can still run a 6:20 mile.
He’s Passionate About Helping Others
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James and Cameron co-founded ABC Food Tours, a program that gives the kids of underserved communities opportunities to explore NYC. He came up with the idea after passing a group of young kids on the Lower East Side and then learning from their principal how much of the elementary school population was homeless. Since then, it’s grown into a massive operation for physical and mental wellness in underserved communities.
I Could Watch Him Dance All Day
@mattjames9191 When your parents leave the record player on.. 😂🕺🏾 | @tylerjcameron3 #fyp#foryou
♬ computerized love – jub
This isn’t exactly a fact about him, but watch the above and try to tell me you disagree.
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