All About “The Bachelor ”Season 30, from the Leading Man to the Premiere Date
All About “The Bachelor ”Season 30, from the Leading Man to the Premiere Date
Samantha StutsmanSat, November 14, 2026 at 1:30 PM UTC
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Sam Hartman.Credit: ABC -
Sam Hartman has been named the lead of The Bachelor season 30
Jesse Palmer is set to return as host of the ABC reality dating show
The Bachelor season 30 premieres in March 2027
The Bachelor is returning to viewers’ screens after a two-year hiatus.
On Nov. 13, NFL quarterback Sam Hartman was announced as the leading man for season 30 of the ABC reality dating series, which is set to premiere in March 2027.
“Hey Bachelor Nation, I’m Sam Hartman, your next Bachelor. I cannot wait for this journey to begin,” he said in a video on Bachelor Nation’s Instagram following his Good Morning America appearance.
The upcoming season marks The Bachelor’s return after nearly two years off the air. The series last aired in early 2025, when Grant Ellis handed out the roses.
The hiatus also coincided with a turbulent period for Bachelor Nation. In March 2026, ABC canceled Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of The Bachelorette just days before its scheduled premiere.
Now, Hartman is preparing to embark on his own journey to find love, with host Jesse Palmer returning to guide him along the way.
Here’s everything we know so far about The Bachelor season 30.
Who is the star of The Bachelor season 30?
Sam Hartman in 2026Credit: David Dow/USTA via Getty
Hartman, 27, a backup quarterback for the Washington Commanders, has been named the leading man of The Bachelor season 30. The North Carolina native previously played college football at Wake Forest University and Notre Dame before joining the NFL in 2024.
ABC announced the news on Nov. 13, 2026, during an appearance on Good Morning America, where the NFL player admitted that he’s “very nervous” about embarking on the journey.
“I have a tough time holding a conversation with one girl; 30 is gonna be pretty tough,” he joked.
As for what he’s looking for in a partner, Hartman hopes to find someone who is both competitive and compassionate.
“I think competitiveness in somebody that I want to be able to chase. Not chase in a way that you haven’t texted me back in a week, but chase in a way that they have a drive for something, and that motivates me to wake up every day and chase them,” he explained on Good Morning America.
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Hartman added that having a partner with “compassion and some type of caregiving” is especially important to him, noting that his family has a background in medicine.
Who is hosting The Bachelor season 30?
Palmer is returning to host The Bachelor season 30, marking his fifth season as the face of the ABC dating series. He took over hosting duties ahead of season 26 following the departure of longtime host Chris Harrison.
Palmer made his hosting debut during Clayton Echard’s season and has since become a familiar face across Bachelor Nation, also hosting The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise.
The host has plenty in common with Hartman. Like the season 30 lead, Palmer is a former NFL quarterback, and he has firsthand experience navigating the reality dating show, having starred as the Bachelor himself in season 5 in 2004.
During his appearance on Good Morning America, Hartman revealed that Palmer helped convince him to take on the role.
“I got really lucky to talk to Jesse Palmer,” he explained. “He kind of gave me the insight of what it is, what it’s not.”
When will The Bachelor season 30 begin filming?
Sam Hartman in 2025Credit: Perry Knotts/Getty
An official filming start date for The Bachelor season 30 has not yet been announced. The official Bachelor Nation Instagram wrote that casting was still open as of Nov. 13.
ABC confirmed to PEOPLE that filming will take place after the NFL season, allowing Hartman to fulfill his football commitments with the Washington Commanders before embarking on his journey to find love.
The NFL regular season wraps up on Jan. 10, 2027, with playoffs beginning Jan. 16. Depending on how far the Commanders advance, Hartman’s football season could extend into February.
When does The Bachelor season 30 premiere?
The Bachelor season 30 is set to premiere on Sunday, March 21, 2027, on ABC. The two-hour premiere will air from 8 to 10 p.m. ET/PT.
Where can I watch The Bachelor season 30?
‘The Bachelor’ season 29 castCredit: Disney/Michael Kirchoff
Hartman’s season of The Bachelor will air on ABC, with new episodes available to stream the following day on Hulu and Disney+.
In the meantime, fans can catch up on the romance, drama and rose ceremonies from seasons 27 through 29 of The Bachelor, all available to stream on Hulu and Disney+.
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