Sam Hartman confirmed as lead in Season 30 of 'The Bachelor
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 8:43 PM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
Sam Hartman, a practice-squad quarterback for the Washington Commanders, has been named the lead for Season 30 of 'The Bachelor'. The announcement came on November 13 during an appearance on 'Good Morning America'. Hartman, who went undrafted in 2024, previously played at Wake Forest and Notre Dame, throwing 134 touchdown passes, fourth-most in FBS history. Former NFL player Jesse Palmer, now a host of the show, provided Hartman with insights about the role. The season is set to premiere on March 21, 2027.
- •Hartman will lead Season 30 of 'The Bachelor' starting March 21, 2027.
- •He is a practice-squad quarterback for the Washington Commanders.
- •Jesse Palmer, a former NFL quarterback, previously hosted 'The Bachelor'.
- •Hartman threw 134 touchdown passes at Wake Forest and Notre Dame.
- •Announcement made on November 13 during 'Good Morning America'.
- 8:43 PMYahoo Sports — Sam Hartman isn't the first to go from locker room to front 'The Bachelor'
"Jesse Palmer lost all three of his NFL starts. 'The Bachelor' made him famous, and now he hosts it. Sam Hartman, another backup QB, is next.
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