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Matthew James is an African-American TV personality, businessman and ex-athlete, famous for being The Bachelor's first black lead in season 25.
Matt James is an American reality television star known for his appearance on the 25th season of ABC's "The Bachelor." Prior to launching his reality television career, James served as the founder and CEO of ABC Food Tours, a non-profit organization designed to bring healthy eating education to underserved communities.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1991</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Matt James is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On December 5, 1991, Matt James was born in Raleigh, North Carolina.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Starts College Football Career</div><div class='timeline-text'>Matt James began his college football career at Wake Forest University.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Graduates from Wake Forest University</div><div class='timeline-text'>Matt graduated from Wake Forest University with a degree in Economics.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Begins Career in Finance</div><div class='timeline-text'>After graduation, Matt started working in the finance industry in New York City.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Co-founds ABC Food Tours</div><div class='timeline-text'>Matt co-founded ABC Food Tours, an organization that takes kids from underserved NYC schools to restaurants in their local communities.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Announced as the Bachelor</div><div class='timeline-text'>Matt James was announced as the lead for the 25th season of The Bachelor, making him the first Black male lead of the franchise.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2021</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Finishes His Season of The Bachelor</div><div class='timeline-text'>James' season of The Bachelor concluded with him choosing Rachael Kirkconnell, though they did not get engaged.</div></div></div>
Matt James is an American reality television star born on December 5, 1991 who is currently 31 years old. He is best known for starring on the 25th season of The Bachelor, becoming the first African American lead of the show. He's also the founder of ABC Food Tours, an organization that mentors youth in underserved communities.
Matt James has an estimated net worth of $250K, mostly earned through his career as a TV host, producer, and actor. He has built his wealth through appearances on various television shows and commercials, as well as through his various business ventures.
