'The Bachelor' Season 28: Who is Samantha 'Sam' Hale? Meet former New Yorker who longs for 'steady relationship' on ABC show
MELVILLE, NEW YORK: 'The Bachelor' Season 28 debuts on January 22, 2024, at 8/7c on ABC. 32 contestants from across the globe will fight to win Joy Grziadei's heart in this season hosted by Jesse Palmer.
Samantha "Sam" Hale, a resident of Nashville, has entered 'The Bachelor' Season 28 in pursuit of love. Born on August 6, 1992. Sam, a 31-year-old CPA, opts for a positive approach in life, readily saying yes and embracing the adventure.
Originally from New York, she isn't afraid of taking risks, especially when it comes to seeking love. Despite mostly encountering men interested in casual dating since moving to Nashville, Sam is now looking for someone who will prioritize her and is ready to embark on a more serious romantic journey. She enjoys a night out with friends, relishing pizza and margaritas.
Her dream involves embarking on a safari in Africa. Sam has a penchant for dining in the European style, preferring to have dinner by 10 pm. Expressing readiness to settle down, she envisions a destination wedding in the near future.
What does Samantha 'Sam' Hale do for a living?
Samantha Hale is not only a beauty but also a woman of intelligence. Working diligently as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), she relocated to Nashville in pursuit of enhanced career prospects.
Holding a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Sacred Heart University, John F Welch College of Business, she furthered her academic achievements with a Master's degree from the same university.
Samantha earned her certification as a Certified Public Accountant from 'NASBA' in 2016.
Her professional journey appears as a dream to many. In 2014, she interned as a Volunteer Income Tax assistant at the Internal Revenue Service, followed by positions as a tax intern at Leviton and Deloitte.
Progressing in her career, she served as a Senior Tax Consultant at Deloitte before transitioning to PwC as a Tax Manager in 2020, where she contributed for three years.
Currently, she holds the position of Tax Manager at Deloitte.
What is Samantha 'Sam' Hale looking forward to in her partner?
Sam aspires to experience the same kind of love that her mother and stepfather share and she firmly believes that her ideal partner is waiting for her.
With a strong desire to settle down, she is eager to embark on the journey to marriage, envisioning a destination wedding in the near future.
Sam holds a belief in old-school romance and is not interested in temporary or casual situations, including casual dating. Her desire is for a relationship characterized by the utmost commitment from her partner.
Envisioning a future with her ideal match, she dreams of a destination wedding to mark the beginning of their journey together.
Did Joey Graziadei dump Samantha Sam in 'The Bachelor' Season 28 premiere episode?
Joey Graziadei, the incredibly sweet runner-up from Charity Lawson's season, originally hails from Pennsylvania. However, he has since relocated to Hawaii and currently resides there. At 28 years old, this tennis professional is ready to embark on a quest for love in 'The Bachelor' Season 28, hosted by Jesse Palmer.
A total of 32 contestants from various parts of the world have gathered to compete for Joey Graziadei's affection.
However, in the premiere episode, ten women—Chandler Dewgard, Kayla Rodgers, Kyra Brusch, Lanie Latsios, Natalie Crepeau, Samantha Hale, Samantha Washington, Sandra Rabadi, Taylah Jackson, and Zoe Antona—leave empty-handed.
On the positive side, Lea Cayanan, the 23-year-old account manager from Waipahu, Hawaii, has the opportunity to meet Joey Graziadei.