# New ‘Bachelor’ Sam Hartman accidentally reveals major family secret live on ‘GMA’: ‘Oh shoot’

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5 outlets covering · First listed: NY Post, Nov 13, 2026, 1:36 PM · Read it: <https://pagesix.com/2026/11/13/entertainment/new-bachelor-sam-hartman-accidentally-reveals-major-family-secret-live-on-gma-oh-shoot/>

The NFL quarterback, who has played for the Washington Commanders since 2024, will lead Season 30 of the ABC show when it returns in March 2027.

## Who's covering it

In the order they published:

- Nov 13, 2026, 8:33 AM: [Sam Hartman, Commanders backup QB, announced as 'The Bachelor'](<https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7778957/2026/11/13/sam-hartman-bachelor-commanders-notre-dame/>) — 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](<https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/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, 9:48 AM: [From football to roses: Commanders QB Sam Hartman to star on 'The Bachelor'](<https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/nov/13/football-roses-commanders-qb-sam-hartman-star-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: [How Can Sam Hartman Play in the NFL and Star as “The Bachelor”?](<https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sam-hartman-play-nfl-star-165529292.html>) — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States)
  Hartman, who was announced as the newest ‘Bachelor’ star on Friday, is currently signed to the Washington Commanders’ practice squad
- Nov 13, 2026, 1:36 PM: [New ‘Bachelor’ Sam Hartman accidentally reveals major family secret live on ‘GMA’: ‘Oh shoot’](<https://pagesix.com/2026/11/13/entertainment/new-bachelor-sam-hartman-accidentally-reveals-major-family-secret-live-on-gma-oh-shoot/>) — NY Post (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean right)
  The NFL quarterback, who has played for the Washington Commanders since 2024, will lead Season 30 of the ABC show when it returns in March 2027.
