# 🌹 Commanders QB Sam Hartman to star as 'The Bachelor' in show's 30th season > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/3406567 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 9 outlets covering · First listed: ESPN, Nov 13, 2026, 10:59 AM · Read it: The 30th season of ABC's "The Bachelor" that will premiere in March 2027 will star the former Notre Dame standout. ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - Nov 13, 2026, 8:33 AM: [Sam Hartman, Commanders backup QB, announced as 'The Bachelor']() — The Athletic (Sports, United States) Hartman is taking on a new role after being a member of the Commanders' practice squad for two seasons. - Nov 13, 2026, 8:55 AM: [ABC announces Sam Hartman is The Bachelor]() — ProFootballTalk (Sports, United States) A reality TV series is once again pulling from the NFL well. - Nov 13, 2026, 8:57 AM: [Former Notre Dame, current Commanders QB Sam Hartman to star in new season of 'The Bachelor']() — CBS Sports (Sports, United States) Hartman is currently on Washington's practice squad - Nov 13, 2026, 9:28 AM: [Former NFL QB Sam Hartman Named Season 30 Bachelor — But It’s Not His First Reality Show]() — NY Post (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean right) The beloved staple returns in March for its thirtieth season of reality romance. - Nov 13, 2026, 9:45 AM: [NFL Quarterback Sam Hartman Named the Next 'Bachelor' in Surprising Career Twist]() — Sports Illustrated (Sports, United States) Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman is the new star of ABC's "The Bachelor." Here's what to know about the former Notre Dame standout, his NFL career and his surprising move into reality television ahead of Season 30. - Nov 13, 2026, 9:48 AM: [From football to roses: Commanders QB Sam Hartman to star on 'The Bachelor']() — Washington Times (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean right) Commanders QB Sam Hartman has been announced as the headliner on ABC's "The Bachelor" next season. - Nov 13, 2026, 10:55 AM: [ABC announces Sam Hartman, a Commanders practice squad quarterback, as new 'Bachelor']() — Los Angeles Times (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean left) Sam Hartman, a good-looking Washington Commanders quarterback who has yet to play in an NFL regular-season game, will star in Season 30 of ABC’s “The Bachelor.” - Nov 13, 2026, 10:58 AM: [Sam Hartman high school career: Where The Bachelor lead played prep football]() — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States) Before becoming the leading man for the 30th season of The Bachelor and an NFL QB, Sam Hartman had a strong prep career. Heres' what you need to know. - Nov 13, 2026, 10:59 AM: [🌹 Commanders QB Sam Hartman to star as 'The Bachelor' in show's 30th season]() — ESPN (Sports, United States) The 30th season of ABC's "The Bachelor" that will premiere in March 2027 will star the former Notre Dame standout.