Bridgerton fans are upset as Netflix drops a bombshell (Picture: Liam Daniel/ Netflix/ THA / Avalon)
Bridgerton season 4 has only just begun filming, but fans are already devastated as the Netflix show drops a major bombshell.
Following the enormous success of Bridgerton season 3 which focused on the love story between Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington, fans cannot wait for the fourth season which will focus on Benedict Bridgeton’s love story.
However, there’s a slight spanner in the works as it is thought that Simone Ashley will not be returning as Kate Bridgerton (nee Sharma) in the upcoming season.
The former Sex Education star led the second season of the show with her love interest Anthony Bridgerton (played by Jonathan Bailey).
Her character then returned briefly in the third season but headed off to India with her husband so her unborn child could learn about their heritage.
Although Netflix has confirmed Jonathan Bailey will still have a key role in the fourth season, Simone Ashley’s name has not appeared on the lengthy cast list for the upcoming season.
The news has sent fans into a tizzy, who can’t understand why her iconic character would be written out when her husband is still included.
Simone Ashley doesn’t seem to be returning for the fourth season (Picture: Jed Cullen/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton will lead season 4 (Picture: LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX)
Fans are sad to say goodbye to former cast members (Picture: Netflix)
Some fans have gone so far as to say that they are uncertain if they even want to watch the series if Simone isn’t included.
‘I canceled my Netflix. I haven’t watched anything on it in months, and while I was looking forward to Benophie, I’ll enjoy all their edits on SM now instead. Bridgerton has treated Simone Ashley like garbage, and that was really the last straw for me,’ said SophieSays18 on Z.
‘I have yet to finish Bridgerton Season 3 and can’t imagine returning if Simone Ashley isn’t in Season 4,’ N0ChoiceToMake added.
I canceled my Netflix. I havenât watched anything on it in months, and while I was looking forward to Benophie, Iâll enjoy all their edits on SM now instead. Bridgerton has treated Simone Ashley like garbage, and that was really the last straw for me.
— SophieSays (@SophieSays18) September 19, 2024
I have yet to finish Bridgerton Season 3 and can’t imagine returning if Simone Ashley isn’t in Season 4.
— jacob anderson’s bodyguard (@N0ChoiceToMake) September 18, 2024
i cant find simone ashleyâs name on the bridgerton s4 cast list wtf pic.twitter.com/4pmaWaHfep
— pat 𧸠(@FORMULASW1FT) September 16, 2024
Hun I need a hug right now Simone Ashley was the ONLY REASON I CAME BACK TO THIS GODFORSAKEN SHOW ðððððð
— â¨kidistiyé⨠(@mitiaye) September 18, 2024
@bridgerton if simone ashley isnât in season 4 I will riot in the streets I LITERALLY do not care about anthony if there is no KATE!!!!
— al (@allibrennan) September 18, 2024
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Source:: Metro
