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Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell hit the beach in Miami on Saturday afternoon.
The 29-year-old former Bachelor lead and his girlfriend, 25, were nearly inseparable and packed on the public displays of affection as they played in the sand with friends.
The happy couple met while working on the 25th season of the hit ABC dating show and were previously the focus of a controversy centered on Kirkconnell's past.
Fun in the sun: Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell hit the beach in Miami on Saturday afternoon
James wore a multicolored and striped shirt that featured a hood, and also sported a set of patterned shorts.
He accessorized with a black cap and sported a set of round sunglasses while enjoying the tropical sun.
Kirkconnell opted for a dual-tone bikini top and matching bottoms as she walked around in the sand.
Sweet moments: The couple, who met while James starred on The Bachelor, kissed while soaking up the sun
The right stuff: He accessorized with a black cap and sported a set of round sunglasses while enjoying the tropical sun
The graphic designer rocked a pair of dark purple sweat pants and a pair of sandals while she and James headed towards the beach.
She kept a stylish set of sunglasses on top of her head and wore a pair of gold hoop earrings.
Her lovely brunette hair was mostly held back with a clip during the beach trip.
James and Kirkconnell had their first meeting while working on the 25th season of the dating show.
Layering up: The graphic designer rocked a pair of dark purple sweat pants and a pair of sandals while she and James headed towards the beach