'The Bachelor' Finale Recap: Find Out Matt James' Final Decision TV One of the remaining ladies, Rachael and Michelle, is sent home while crying after the leading man of the current season of the ABC show admits to her that he doesn't share the same feelings with her. Mar 16, 2021 Matt James' " The Bachelor" season is finally here! Airing on Monday, March 15, the episode saw Matt making a final decision between the remaining ladies, Rachael and Michelle. He first brought Michelle to meet his mom, Patty James, and brother, John James. During the reunion, Michelle opened up about her last relationship which she described "unhealthy." John told Michelle that Matt seemed to be "in a good place" with her, while Patty loved that Michelle was sharing her feelings about Matt. She eventually gave Michelle a stamp of approval, telling Matt that Michelle "couldn't have been sweeter and easier to be around."