Bridgerton heart-throb Regé-Jean Page will NOT return for series 2 as fans are left devastated about the Duke of Hastings’ exit from show
Bridgerton heart-throb Regé-Jean Page will not return for series two, it was announced on Friday.
The hit Netflix series took to its official Twitter account to reveal that the actor, 31, who plays the Duke of Hastings, will not be back.
In a tongue-in-cheek statement penned as the mysterious show lead Lady Whistledown, Bridgerton bid Regé-Jean ‘adieu’ and said they will ‘miss’ the star.
It read: ‘Dear Readers, while all eyes turn to Lord Anthony Bridgerton’s quest to find a Viscountess, we bid adieu to Regé-Jean Page, who so triumphantly played the Duke of Hastings.
‘We’ll miss Simon’s presence onscreen, but he will always be a part of the Bridgerton family.
‘Daphne will remain a devoted wife and sister, helping her brother navigate the upcoming social season and what it has to offer – more intrigue and romance than my readers may be able to bear.’
Shock: Bridgerton heart-throb Regé-Jean Page will not return for series two, it was announced on Friday