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The new ‘Bachelor’ will be NFL quarterback Sam Hartman

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Goodman, R. (2026, November 13). The new ‘Bachelor’ will be NFL quarterback Sam Hartman. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/12149622/the-bachelor-season-30-sam-hartman/

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Global News · collected 2026-11-13 · by Rachel Goodman

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NFL quarterback Sam Hartman, a 27-year-old on the Washington Commanders’ practice squad, has been cast as the lead for Season 30 of The Bachelor premiering March 21. Hartman expressed initial reluctance to date on television but decided to participate after consulting with show host Jesse Palmer, who notably joked about Hartman's appearance on social media. The report highlights Hartman's admission of nerves regarding his conversational skills and his desire to find a partner with a competitive spirit and a sense of caregiving, a quality he admires in his family of medical professionals.
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Global NewsThis outlet13 Nov

NFL quarterback Sam Hartman, a 27-year-old on the Washington Commanders’ practice squad, has been cast as the lead for Season 30 of The Bachelor premiering March 21. Hartman expressed initial reluctance to date on television but decided to participate after consulting with show host Jesse Palmer, who notably joked about Hartman's appearance on social media. The report highlights Hartman's admission of nerves…

The new ‘Bachelor’ will be NFL quarterback Sam Hartman (this article)
Daily Caller13 Nov

Washington Commanders backup quarterback Sam Hartman will star in the 30th season of the ABC reality show The Bachelor beginning March 21. The 27-year-old athlete, who previously set multiple records at Wake Forest and earned team MVP honors at Notre Dame, will search for love among a group of women during the show's return after a two-year hiatus. This report focuses on Hartman's transition from a prolific college…

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Hartman, who had a successful college football career, signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent in 2024 and said during the Good Morning America interview that he was initially reluctant to date on television, but had a change of heart after consulting with Jesse Palmer, the host of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette and former New York Giants player.
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The 27-year-old, who is on the Washington Commanders’ practice squad, will turn his attention to the reality television show, which is set to premiere on March 21.
2026-11-14 · Global News
The new ‘Bachelor’ will be NFL quarterback Sam Hartman · assertive framing

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The 27-year-old, who is on the Washington Commanders’ practice squad, will turn his attention to the reality television show, which is set to premiere on March 21. asserted
which → turn → March
The Washington Commanders also shared the news on X with the caption, “The next Bachelor,” along with a photo of Hartman on the football field. asserted
Commanders → share → field
In his first interview since being announced as the season 30 ‘Bachelor,’ he told Good Morning America that he was “excited but also nervous.” asserted
he → announce → America
“I have a tough time holding a conversation with one girl. asserted
I → have → girl
Thirty is going to be pretty tough.” asserted
Thirty → go → ?
Hartman, who had a successful college football career, signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent in 2024 and said during the Good Morning America interview that he was initially reluctant to date on television, but had a change of heart after consulting with Jesse Palmer, the host of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette and former New York Giants player. asserted
he → have → Bachelor
“He kind of gave me the insight and gave me kind of what it is and what it’s not,” Hartman said of his discussions with Palmer, who also commented on ABC’s official Instagram post announcing Hartman as the next bachelor, saying, “I just wish he was better looking.” asserted
he → give → bachelor
Tyler Cameron, who was the runner-up on season 15 of The Bachelorette, commented, “I didn’t even hear one word he said,” beneath an Instagram video of Hartman introducing himself. asserted
Hartman → comment → himself
The football player, a native of Charlotte, North Carolina, joked that he was steering clear of taking dating advice from his football team. asserted
he → joke → team
“My teammates were, you know, there giving me some advice… asserted
you → know → advice
So, um, probably not going to listen to anybody on that,” he said, adding that he could not repeat their words of wisdom on live television. uncertain
he → go → television
He also told the show that his parents were “excited” to watch him and were very “supportive,” saying they advised him to be himself and enjoy the experience. asserted
they → tell → experience
He kept relatively tight-lipped when it came to revealing what he is looking for, but said that he is drawn to a competitive spirit “in a way that they have a drive for something and that motivates me to wake up every day and chase them.” asserted
that → keep → them
A sense of caregiving was also an important factor; he added, noting that his family were all in the medical field and that witnessing them help other people is a quality he admires. asserted
he → add → people
Season 30 of The Bachelor premieres Sunday, March 21, at 8 p.m. Eastern. asserted
Season → premier → p.m.
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