Which Bridgerton characters are — and aren’t — returning for Season 4

The fourth season Bridgerton Will include a lot of fan fans—but not all of them are coming back for more episodes of the show.

Bridgertonwhich is based on the book series written Julia Quinnfocuses on members of the wealthy Bridgerton family as they search for love in 19th century London. Season 1 followed Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) and Simon Bassett (Rege-Jean’s page) romance, who were the central couple In the first book, Duke and I.

Season 2, meanwhile, took inspiration from Viscount who loved me who followed Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) Finding Love with Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley). Despite Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) being the subject of the third novel – A proposal from a gentleman – His love story with newcomer Sophie (Your place) was pushed to a 4th season.

Instead, the third season focused on Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Perrington (Nicola Coughlan) As seen in Quinn’s book Mr. Bridgerton’s Romance. Shakeup kept readers on their toes – as did the former cast members walking away from the show.

The page became most memorable exit When he decided to complete one season.

“They can do as they please,” Page said Diversity In July 2022, after being asked about the redesigned for Simon. “Shonda and I had a great conversation at the end of Season 1. We were really happy with how we stuck to the landing on this one. We did it well in this redemption arc that people forget that Simon was kind of horrible. He was the best example of Regency F is the Kboy any of us have ever faced.”

Page continued: “And so, because we’ve come full circle so well, because we’ve stuck with this landing, you’re left with this great feeling. You really have to be brave in stopping stories like this.”

While Bridgerton did not remake Simon, Page stood by his decision not to return. Dynevor later confirmed his own exit from the series, which It didn’t seem to be Her choice.

Keep scrolling to find out which one Bridgerton Characters returning – and who aren’t – in Season 4:

Benedict Bridgerton

Thompson and Ha will Front and center During season 4. “It’s a fairy tale love story, but it’s also got a Bridgerton element to try to kind of tie it to some reality and see how it comes out of that,” Thompson said. Pudum In September 2024 before HA added: “(Fans are going to see) that kind of emotional tug-of-war, or like that push and pull between, I guess what their heart desires, and I guess society desires for them.”

Anthony Bridgerton

Bailey confirmed that he will return as Anthony in Season 4, sharing during an appearance in November 2024 Late Night with Seth Meyers“Getting together with the family next week. I’ll always pop back and say hi.”

Kate Bridgerton

“I know I’m coming back, but that’s all I can say,” Ashley said in an interview with Glamor UK In October 2024. “I absolutely love the show and the more I can be a part of it the better,” she added. “They were really nice to work around my schedule.”

Eloise Bridgerton

When Season 3 ended, Eloise (Claudia Jessie) joined Francesco (Hannah Dodd) on her trip. Eloise is the lead to be the next host To Sir Philip, with lovewhich is the fifth book in the franchise, introducing Philip (Chris Fulton) as He formed a bond with Eloise.

Colin Bridgerton

In April 2024, Newton announced that he planned to remain on the show. “It changed my life, so I know I’ll stick with it,” he said High Life Magazine at that time.

Penelope Bridgerton

Coughlan received an invitation to return, telling Wrapping In May 2024, “They told us we’re back for Season 4, which is really great … it’s going to be fun. (We’re) going to come back and it’s probably going to be fun.”

Francesco Stirling

“I can’t say when it’s in Season 4 or not, but yes, there will be a jump time. I mean, we also really want to honor John and Francesca’s relationship, which even though we’re telling an amazing story with Francesca, I don’t think that it takes away from her real connection with John. I know a lot of people really fell for that relationship, and we in the room really cared about that relationship and their connection,” the showrunner Jess Brownell to separate The Hollywood Reporter June 2024 “I think it’s hopefully a great statement that a relationship based on communication, respect, friendship, trust, and shared interests is just as fair as a relationship that’s very passionate. Both count. , and does not deny the other.”

She concluded: “So we absolutely do not deny the connection that Fran and John have, and when we tell the story of Francesco and Michaela, we are definitely with John.”

John Stirling

Victor Ali was introduced as Francesca’s love interest—and future husband—in Season 3. While the fictional couple ended up together, fans of the books know that John eventually dies and Francesca finds love with her cousin Michael, who was pawned on the show. Ali and Masali Baduzawho plays michael both will repress their roles in Season 4.

“I’m sure that when Francesco has his own season of Bridgerton, it will be the most emotional and dense story of the show, as When he was angry Always been a real tearjerker of the Bridgerton book series,” Quinn wrote in a statement in June 2024. “Honestly, this one might pack even more of a punch, as John gets a lot more screen time than he ever did on the page, and I think that it’s fair to say we all fell in love with him”

Hyacinth Bridgerton

The seventh book in Bridgerton The series follows the love story of Hyacinth. Florence huntingwho has played the character since season 1, has been announced as a cast member for future installments.

Gregory Bridgerton

With Grigor Being Bridgerton’s last presenter, Will Tilston Will continue to make guest appearances through Season 8.

“One of the things that was really exciting was when they first bought the series People In July 2024. “We had to go through everything and be very specific about saying, ‘These characters are in, these characters are out.’

Daphne Bassett

During the interview with Direct In January 2025, Dienvor said she was “still waiting for that call” to return to the show, adding, “They haven’t called me yet and I think they’re filming season 4 right now.”

Simon Bassett

Netflix announced in April 2021 that the page would be gone repressing his role as duke Hastings, despite plans for Daphne to appear in future seasons.

“This is a one-season arc. It will have a beginning, a middle, give us a year,” he said Diversity at that time. “(I thought) ‘That’s interesting,’ because then it felt like a limited series. I can come in, I can contribute, and then the Bridgerton family rolls.”

Page stood by his decision, though fans have publicly expressed their frustration at not getting to see where Simon’s story goes from here.

Queen Charlotte

Despite Death of the real Queen Charlotte in 1818showrunner Jess Brownell It has been confirmed that the show will get creative Golda Rochevel on the show.

“I adore Golde Rochevel and I think she is so fantastic in her role. Rhions And I, internally, just decided that we’re in an alternate dimension,” Brownell said Television In June 2024 about why viewers don’t need to worry about Charlotte being killed off. “There is the potential that in this timeline, Queen Charlotte could live forever.”

Lady Swishton’s voice

When Penelope’s identity as Wistledown was a secret, the iconic actress of the film Julie Andrews Did the voice for the character. Season 3 faltered, forcing Penelope to pass it on after discovering she was behind the whistling columns.

“Thematically and creatively, it would be the right thing to do. Penelope has her own voice, so it really has to be Nicola’s voice. But it’s Julie Andrews, and I don’t know how you say thank you Julie Andrews more,” Brownell shared. Ew In June 2024. “I couldn’t, so to me it’s just the voice that Penelope uses in her head when she’s writing the thing. But that doesn’t take away from the fact that she now owns the real thing.”

Brownell seized the opportunity Hint if Wastledown will Continue to play her part, adding, “That means she’s now the writer of a public scandal, which is going to be a difficult balance. … She has everyone who knows who she is. After her arc this season, she’s going to be dealing with accountability and righteousness and trying to figure out the right way to use her pen responsibly.”

Albion Finch

Lorne McDonaldwho played Finch from season 2, in June 2024. took to Instagram to celebrate his time on the hit Netflix series. However, fans were quick to question When the message doubled as a farewell to the series.

“Albion Finch. What started out as cheese and sneezes became a character I cared deeply about. Big thanks to everyone who made this work, I’ll never forget and to all the fans show your love for this amazing little dude,” McDonald wrote at the time. “It means a lot. And to my Philippa. @Harriet.Cains. My partner in crime. It was real.”

Will Monrich

Season 4 tableau photos read via Instagram December 2024 confirmed the return characters, including the purple Bridgerton (Ruth Gemmell), Lady Danbury (Adjoa andoh), Portia Feartherington (Polly Walker), Will Monrich (Martins Imhangbe) and much more.