Bridgerton: Lady Whistledown CONFIRMS Regé Jean Page NOT returning for S2; Says Daphne remains devoted wife

Rege-Jean Page became an overnight sensation after the success of Netflix's Bridgerton. The actor received immense praises for his portrayal of Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings.

Bridgerton star Rege-Jean Page's decision to exit from the second season of the show created a massive stir among fans. The actor who essayed the role of the Duke of Hastings on the show received a huge fan following for his portrayal and with the second season focussing on Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey), Page has now moved on from the show.

Fans were shocked and disappointed to learn that Regé-Jean Page would not be returning to “Bridgeton” for season two, but according to co-star Adjoa Andoh, the exit makes sense.

“Bridgerton” producers Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers address Regé-Jean Page’s departure in a new interview with Vanity Fair.

Shonda Rhimes was prepared for fans' reaction after  breakout star Regé-Jean Page announced he wouldn't return for the Netflix series's second season. The Shondaland founder told  that she was «really shocked» when fans reacted with heartbreak and disbelief, with even stars like Kim Kardashian sharing their responses on social media.

Trust Bridgerton to bring the drama, both on and offscreen!

Rege-Jean Page became a household name thanks to Netflix's Bridgerton. The actor cooked up a storm recently as he announced he won't be coming back for the second season.

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Netflix's super hit period drama Bridgerton sent fans into a tizzy when news surfaced that Rege-Jean Page aka Duke of Hastings won't be returning for the show's second season. Lady Whistledown's fans took time to recover from this shock exit but  Rege-Jean Page has now finally opened up about why he is leaving the show.

Rege-Jean Page is opening up about his decision to leave Bridgerton and why he only stayed with the hit Netflix show for one season.

Ever since Rege-Jean Page announced his exit from Bridgerton, the news irked a strong response from fans of the show including some celebrity fans. Although Last Week Tonight host John Oliver has a rather different response for the same, who on his recent episode stated that it was fitting for the Duke's character to not show up in the second season.

While many fans are still reeling from the Friday official announcement that Regé-Jean Page will not be returning to Netflix and Shondaland’s Bridgerton, John Oliver is taking the news in stride and finds it fitting for Page’s character, Simon, the Duke of Hastings.

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Dearest Hollywood readers,It is with our deepest and most heartfelt apologies to share the news that our beloved Duke of Hastings (known irl as Regé-Jean Page) will not appear on season 2 of the Netflix/Shonda Rimes hit series Bridgerton.Lady Whistledown herself broke the news on Twitter, saying “we bid adieu to Regé-Jean Page…we’ll miss Simon’s presence onscreen, but he will always be a part of the Bridgerton family.”Your Grace, it has been a pleasure.

Rege-Jean Page will not return as the Duke of Hastings for season two of the hit Netflix series. Fans are in dismay after being told that the leading heartthrob from the book adaptation will not feature in the second season.

Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page will not be returning for the second series of hit Netflix show Bridgerton.The hit drama took to its official Instagram to announce that the actor, 31, who played Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings, will not be returning for the much-anticipated series two. Regé, who is set to star in action-thriller The Gray Man, also announced the news on his Instagram alongside a snap of him as the Duke of Hastings.