Tears are being shed collectively around the world as the makers of ‘Bridgerton’ revealed that Simon, the Duke of Hastings has ridden off into the sunset and will not be returning to hit Netflix show next season.
Actor Rege-Jean Page, who became an overnight sensation after appearing in the period drama, will be stepping down from playing the lead to make way for another love story to thrive in season two of ‘Bridgerton’. However, his on-screen wife Daphne Bridgerton, played by Phoebe Dynevor, will be returning to the show.
The news was broken on social media as a message from Lady Whistledown, the salacious and mysterious gossip from ‘Bridgerton’ who is privy to all the secrets of London’s Ton.
Shonda Rhimes latest show, Bridgerton, aired on Netflix on Christmas Day
The raunchy eight-part series, set in Regency London, has left fans addicted
However, others have slammed the show s thin plot, saying it doesn t compare to BBC period dramas of the 90s such as Pride and Prejudice
On social media, others have accused the show of ignoring issue of male rape
A scene in episode six of the show sees Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) refusing to stop having sex with the Duke of Hastings (Regé-Jean Page)