Meet the new 'Bachelor,' a quarterback for the Washington Commanders
Summary
ABC named Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman as the lead for the 30th season of “The Bachelor,” which is set to premiere March 21. Hartman, 27, is on the team’s practice squad and has not played in a regular-season game; he said he was initially reluctant to join the show.Key Facts
- ABC announced Hartman as the lead for Season 30 of “The Bachelor.”
- The season is scheduled to premiere March 21.
- Hartman is 27 and is a member of the Washington Commanders’ practice squad.
- Hartman has not played in an NFL regular-season game.
- Hartman played college football at Wake Forest and Notre Dame.
- Jesse Palmer, the show’s host, was a former “Bachelor” lead and played quarterback for the New York Giants.
- The last show in the “Bachelor” franchise to air was “Bachelor in Paradise” in summer 2025.
- ABC canceled a season of “The Bachelorette” featuring Taylor Frankie Paul in March amid domestic abuse allegations.
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