Commanders Quarterback Sam Hartman to Lead 30th Season of The Bachelor
The 27-year-old NFL practice squad member will host the dating show's upcoming season, set to premiere in March 2027.
By Yara Nasser ·
Sam Hartman, a quarterback for the Washington Commanders, will serve as the lead for the 30th season of ABC's reality series "The Bachelor." The announcement marks a shift from Hartman's current role in football to a prominent position in entertainment.
Hartman expressed mixed emotions about the role during a Friday appearance on "Good Morning America." "I’m excited but also very nervous," he said. "I have a tough time holding conversation with one girl. Thirty is going to be pretty tough."
The 27-year-old native of Charlotte, North Carolina, built a reputation for his passing skills and public appeal during his college career. He played for Wake Forest and Notre Dame, setting conference records for career touchdown passes and 300-yard passing games.
His athletic career faced a medical challenge in 2022 while at Wake Forest, when he was diagnosed with Paget-Schroetter syndrome. This rare condition causes blood clots in veins near the collarbone. He returned the following season and received the ACC's Brian Piccolo Award, given to the conference's most courageous player.
Hartman entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2024. He signed with the Commanders and currently serves on the team's practice squad while awaiting his first professional start.
Season 30 of "The Bachelor" is scheduled to air its first episode on Sunday, March 21, 2027, at 8 p.m. ET.
