Sam Hartman trending as next ‘The Bachelor’ star
Sam Hartman, a quarterback for the Washington Commanders, has been chosen to star in the 30th season of 'The Bachelor', a popular dating reality show. This marks his first time on the show.
What happened
- 13 Nov 2026
ABC announced Sam Hartman as the next 'The Bachelor' star [1]
- 21 Mar 2027
The 30th season of 'The Bachelor' premieres [1]
What you need to know
Sam Hartman is a 27-year-old quarterback for the Washington Commanders
He played college football at Wake Forest University and Notre Dame
He was diagnosed with Paget-Schroetter syndrome in 2022
It is not yet known how Hartman will perform on the show or who he will choose as his partner.
Background
Sam Hartman is a professional football player who has played for the Washington Commanders since 2024. He was previously a college football player at Wake Forest University and Notre Dame. He has set several records during his college career, including an Atlantic Coast Conference record of 134 touchdown passes. In 2022, he was diagnosed with Paget-Schroetter syndrome, a rare condition that causes blood clots in a vein near the collarbone. Despite this, he continued to play football and was recognized for his courage.
The Bachelor is a popular dating reality show that has been running since 2002. Each season features a single man who is looking for love, and a group of women who compete to win his affection. The show has been renewed for another season, and Sam Hartman will be the first NFL quarterback to star in the show.
The 30th season of The Bachelor will premiere on Sunday, March 21, 2027, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and will stream the next day on Hulu. The show is produced by The Walt Disney Company, which also owns ABC, Disney+, and Hulu.
Questions people ask
What is 'The Bachelor'?
'The Bachelor' is a popular dating reality show that has been running since 2002. Each season features a single man who is looking for love, and a group of women who compete to win his affection.
What is Paget-Schroetter syndrome?
Paget-Schroetter syndrome is a rare condition that causes blood clots in a vein near the collarbone. It was diagnosed in Sam Hartman in 2022.
When will the 30th season of 'The Bachelor' premiere?
The 30th season of 'The Bachelor' will premiere on Sunday, March 21, 2027, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and will stream the next day on Hulu.
Where this came from
[1] abc7.com
'The Bachelor' season 30 to feature NFL quarterback Sam Hartman
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[2] sports.yahoo.com
Ex-Notre Dame and current Washington Commanders QB Sam Hartman to be the next 'Bachelor'
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[3] bleacherreport.com
NFL QB Sam Hartman to Star on 'The Bachelor' for Season 30 of Hit ABC Show
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[4] yahoo.com
ABC Is Announcing the Next 'Bachelor' Tomorrow: Here's What to Know
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