Sam Hartman’s ‘The Bachelor’ filming planned for after NFL season
The Washington Commanders practice squad quarterback will lead Season 30, which ABC says premieres March 21.
Sam Hartman, the Washington Commanders practice squad quarterback, was announced November 13 as the lead for Season 30 of “The Bachelor.” People reported that filming is planned to begin after his NFL season ends.
ABC confirmed a March 21 premiere for the reality series. The 27-year-old’s football schedule leaves the timing of filming dependent on how far Washington advances.
If the Commanders miss the playoffs, their season will finish January 10, 2027. A playoff appearance would mean games January 16-18, 2027, while a run to the Super Bowl would extend the team’s season to February 14, 2027.
ABC’s biography identifies Hartman as a Charlotte, North Carolina, native who played at Wake Forest and Notre Dame. The network credits him with ACC records for career touchdown passes and 300-yard passing games. He also appeared in the documentary series “QB1: Beyond the Lights.”
