Surprise! ABC Named Their Next Bachelor, But Who Is Sam Hartman?

Good morning and surprise! ABC just dropped the new Bachelor on everyone’s laps with zero notice, and those rumors about him being a hot doctor? False! Meet Sam Hartman, a man whose floppy hair is giving ‘90s heartthrob, and who you might not have heard of before now. Let’s get into it.Who Is This Man?Sam Hartman is a 27-year-old pro football player from Charlotte, North Carolina. He went to Wake Forest and Notre Dame, and plays for the Washington Commanders. According to Deadline, he signed “as an undrafted free agent in 2024 and currently serves as a quarterback for their practice squad.”If you recognize him despite not keeping up with the Commanders, that might be because he was a fan fave in the doc QB1: Beyond the Lights.Anyway, here’s an important video of him talking about his hair:And you can go ahead and swipe for a shirtless pic of Sam holding a giant fish:He’s Had Least One Serious Relationship Before NowSam confirmed he was dating someone during the below podcast interview in 2024, saying, “I have a girlfriend. She plays soccer at Wake Forest. And she’s awesome. She’s great. She’ll be down here for the draft and everything.”Obviously, they’ve since broken up!He Wears His Rib Around His NeckSam had a thyroid surgery at age 16, and due to complications years later, he had to have a rib removed.He ended up having his rib turned into a necklace by his mom.He Knows What He Wants in a PartnerSam told GMA he’s looking for “competitiveness” and someone he wants to “be able to chase.” Specifically, “they have a drive for something that motivates me to wake up every day and chase them.” He also wants someone who is compassionate and helps others since his parents and brother are all in medicine!When Does The Bachelor Premiere?That’d be Sunday, March 21, so mark your calendars! The show is on from 8 to 10 p.m. ET on ABC and you can stream it the next day on Hulu and Disney+.