Matt James has become the newest face of ABC's The Bachelor, and viewers are loving every second of his season. The star officially became the 25th Bachelor lead and has without a doubt set the bar incredibly high for future seasons to come.
James, who is 29-years-old, has found himself fitting in really well when it comes to the franchise, considering he is already great buds with former bachelor, Tyler Cameron. The two have gone on to craft quite the bromance, and fans aren't mad about it one single bit.
Despite the fact that Matt has only gained prominence in the last year, he has already found himself at the center of a scandal when he was spotted with a mystery woman. In addition to stirring up some drama, fans are also curious as to how much Matt is worth. So, just how rich is the newest Bachelor lead? Let's find out!
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How Much Is Matt James Worth?
Matt James made history when it was revealed that he would be The Bachelor's season 25 lead, making him the first-ever Black male lead of the show. Considering the franchise has been alive and well since 2002, James' appearance on the show is one that fans will never forget.
Despite the pressure put on Matt to have a successful season as Peter Weber, the previous Bachelor lead didn't have as much luck when it came to finding love. Regardless of how Matt's season turns out, there is no denying that he has managed to find success outside of the show.
Prior to him joining the reality television sphere, Matt James had an extremely successful career in real estate and finance, says Cheat Sheet. After graduating from Wake Forest University in 2015 with a degree in economics, where he would later snag a position as a banking analyst for PNC in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The star later moved to New York City where he then worked as a media planner for Mic. Now, with his newfound fame and on-screen success, James has a net worth of $250,000.
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In addition to the show, Matt also started his own non-profit, ABC Food Tour, which allows for inner-city kids to learn more about nutrition and fitness. His time as the bachelor has also allowed him to get closer to a number of former Bachelor leads, including Tyler Cameron.
While Matt has become close to Peter Weber, it's Tyler that he shares a true bromance with. The duo has been friends since college, as Tyler also attended Wake Forest University and played on the same university football team. '
Tyler has gone on to reveal that Matt was the "older cool kids" who took him under his wing, says ScreenRant, proving that he's always been a class act.
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