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Sam Hartman Joins The Bachelor
ABC casts Washington Commanders practice squad QB Sam Hartman as lead for The Bachelor's 30th season.
In brief
ABC casts Washington Commanders practice squad QB Sam Hartman as lead for The Bachelor's 30th season. ABC named Sam Hartman, a Washington Commanders practice squad quarterback with no regular-season snaps, as the lead for The Bachelor's 30th season premiering March 21, 2027. Originally reported by Inc.
The Bachelor casting move
ABC named Sam Hartman, a Washington Commanders practice squad quarterback with zero regular-season snaps, as lead for The Bachelor's 30th season.
“he sits on the washington commanders practice squad. he has never played in a regular-season nfl game.”
Premiere date
The show's premiere airs on Sunday, March 21, 2027.
Expert opinion
Bryan Elliott calls it one of the smartest casting moves the franchise has ever made.
Casting condition
Elliott insists Hartman must be a good guy when cameras roll and after they stop.
Fan reaction
Commenters called Hartman a real-life Disney prince after ABC's announcement.
Hartman's background
Hartman is 27 years old and has no regular-season NFL experience.
The Bachelor's business model
The show sells a crush, not a wedding, according to Elliott.
What to remember
ABC named Sam Hartman, a Washington Commanders practice squad quarterback with no regular-season snaps, as the lead for The Bachelor's 30th season premiering March 21, 2027.
