Pic credit: ABC. Previously on The Bachelor, you missed a whole lot of context. "The Bachelor" Matt James may have just confirmed who wins his season -- on Spotify. Warning! Potential SPOILERS ahead for the rest of Matt James' Season 25 of The Bachelor. How does Matt James’s dramatic season of The Bachelor conclude? James is the first lead since season 13 not to be plucked from a previous Bachelorette season. The 25th season of The Bachelor premiered on January 4, 2021. Matt James is The Bachelor's first-ever Black lead in its 24-season history This season features 28-year-old Matt James, a real estate broker and charity founder from Raleigh, North Carolina.. James was originally cast on the sixteenth season of The Bachelorette featuring Clare Crawley.However, after filming was delayed due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, he was instead selected to be The Bachelor. "Matt has been on our radar since February, when producers first approached him to join Bachelor Nation, as part of Clare's season," ABC Entertainment President Karey Burke revealed (per the Hollywood Reporter).James described it as an "honor" to be the first Black lead, in an interview with … Matt then goes on to meet Rachael’s dad, mom, and sister. Matt James is heading to overnight dates next as The Bachelor, and he only has three relationships remaining this season. He has strong family values, a great career, and over the past few months, he has used his growing platform for good. The leading man was caught listening to and "liked" a playlist on Spotify made by … 2021 has brought us a new year, a new outlook and, of course, a new season of The Bachelor. (For those following the news around this season, this hometown date was likely the most uncomfortable to watch.) Take all of your roses and look away unless you really need to know! For fans who simply cannot wait until the finale to find out how Matt James… Matt James' journey to find love is coming to an emotional end. After meeting Matt James as a prospective suitor for "The Bachelorette," thousands of fans swooned over the would-be cast member.He is the total package.