September 19th 2024.
Fans of the hit show Bridgerton were left stunned when Netflix dropped a major bombshell about the upcoming fourth season. Despite the fact that filming has only just begun, fans were devastated to learn that one of their beloved characters may not be returning.
After the success of the third season, which focused on the love story between Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington, fans were eagerly anticipating the fourth season, which would center around Benedict Bridgerton's journey to find love. However, it seems that there may be a hitch in the plan as it is rumored that Simone Ashley, who played the role of Kate Bridgerton, will not be returning for the new season.
Ashley, who rose to fame through her role in Sex Education, led the second season of Bridgerton with her on-screen love interest, Anthony Bridgerton. While her character made a brief appearance in the third season before leaving for India with her husband, fans were expecting her to have a prominent role in the upcoming season. However, her name was noticeably absent from the lengthy cast list released by Netflix.
This news has caused quite a stir among fans, who are struggling to understand why such an iconic character would be written out, especially when her husband is still part of the show. Some have even expressed their disappointment to the point of considering not watching the series altogether.
However, this is not the first time that Bridgerton has made such a move. After the first season, Regé-Jean Page, who played Duke Simon Hastings, did not return for the second season. Similarly, Phoebe Dynevor, who played his wife Daphne Bridgerton, did not appear in the third season.
In addition to the surprising news about Ashley, fans were also left baffled by the recent announcement of the leading cast for the fourth season. It was revealed that Katie Leung, known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter films, would be joining the show as Lady Araminta Gun. This raised eyebrows as Leung will be playing a character with a son-in-law who is only one year younger than her in real life.
Despite the confusion and disappointment among fans, the Agency has reached out to Netflix for comment on these developments. As the new season focuses on a different Bridgerton couple, fans are eager to see how the story will unfold and are already speculating about what surprises the show has in store. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Agency entertainment team - we'd love to hear from you.
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