Entertainment · November 13, 2026
The Bachelor Season 30 Lead Revealed—and Yes, He's a Catch
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Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman has been officially named the lead for the 30th season of 'The Bachelor.' The announcement was made on November 13 during 'Good Morning America.' Hartman, 27, is a former collegiate record-holder from Wake Forest and Notre Dame and previously appeared in the Netflix series 'QB1: Beyond the Lights.' The new season marks the franchise's return after a two-year hiatus and is scheduled to premiere on March 21 on ABC, with streaming available on Hulu.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Sam Hartman is the star of Season 30 of 'The Bachelor'
- Hartman is a 27-year-old quarterback for the Washington Commanders
- The official announcement was made on 'Good Morning America' on Friday, November 13
- Hartman played college football for Wake Forest and Notre Dame
- Season 30 premieres on March 21
- Hartman previously appeared in the Netflix docuseries 'QB1: Beyond the Lights'
Reported by only some outlets
- Variety notes the show is returning after a two-year hiatus
- Deadline and Variety report Hartman set ACC records for most career touchdown passes and 300-yard passing games
- E! News and Us Weekly report Hartman's reaction to the casting, including his nerves about talking to 30 women simultaneously
- Us Weekly notes that host Jesse Palmer, a former NFL player, spoke with Hartman to give him insight on the show
Confirmed
- Sam Hartman is the Season 30 Bachelor
- Hartman is a 27-year-old NFL quarterback for the Washington Commanders
- The premiere date is March 21 on ABC
- The announcement occurred on November 13 during Good Morning America
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