Here's Why Rege-Jean Page Left 'Bridgerton' (& How Much Money He Turned Down to Return)

Would you have liked a bit more topless action in Bridgerton season two?

It turns out celebrities love to get involved with their favourite franchises as much as fans do, and that's lead to many major cameos in hit films and TV shows. As Ben Shephard dropped the bombshell that he appeared in a Harry Potter movie on Good Morning Britain,OK! started to wonder what other famous faces have slipped into the background of iconic films or TV series.

Two fan-favourites are returning for season three of “Bridgerton”.

Charithra Chandran is currently starring in the much-anticipated series two of Bridgerton.The 25-year-old plays Edwina Sharma in the Regency era drama and Netflix smash. While the first season of Bridgerton focused on Daphne Bridgerton's (Phoebe Dynevor) romance with the Duke of Hastings (Regé-Jean Page), the second instalment focuses on the eldest Bridgerton sibling, Anthony Bridgerton's quest to find love. Charithra's character Edwina Sharma features in the show as a potential love interest for heartthrob Anthony, played by Jonathan Bailey.

Bridgerton fans might be asking after tucking into the of the hit Netflix show, which debuted Friday, March 25. It’s no secret that star Regé-Jean Page, who played the saucy royal in the first season, announced he would be leaving the show ahead of its second season, which pivots to .

The second series of the hugely popular Bridgerton was released today and viewers may have noticed the Duke, Simon, hasn't appeared. Played by Regé-Jean Page the Duke was a hit with many fans of the show.

Emily Longeretta It’s been nearly a year since Netflix announced that “Bridgerton” would be bid adieu to Regé-Jean Page as Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings. So, when Season 2 debuted on the streamer on Friday, the show wasted no time whatsover sharing where he was.Just as in the Julia Quinn books, Season 2 shifts focus to Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) and Kate’s (Simone Ashley) love story.

Simone Ashley is opening up about making love on screen.

Always on our minds! Regé-Jean Page‘s absence as Simon Basset was felt during season 2 of Bridgerton — but it wasn’t mentioned.

Making an impression. While some Bridgerton fans fell in love with the Netflix dramas’s chaste courtship traditions, many viewers just couldn’t stop talking about those steamy sex scenes — including the cast.

Spoiler alert! Do not proceed if you have not watched the season 2 premiere of “Bridgerton”.

Season two of Bridgerton is officially streaming on Netflix and the show addresses the absence of Rege-Jean Page‘s character Simon Basset pretty early on.

Regé-Jean Page would not be returning for the new season, the popular Regency drama wasted no time acknowledging the Duke's absence.In the opening minute (or rather, opening seconds) of the first episode, newlywed and new mother Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor) makes her way to the Bridgerton family home in a gilded carriage. At first, it's unclear why she's returned to the estate.

Bridgerton won the hearts of thousands with the love story of Daphne and the Duke, Simon. The story of the Bridgerton household is far from over as season 2 is set to focus on another member of the family.

Bridgerton’s writer and central stars have revealed the reasons behind the decision to feature less sex scenes in the much-anticipated second series of the show. When the first series of the show hit the streaming site, fans went wild for the raunchy love scenes between Regé-Jean Page and Phoebe Dynevor’s two main characters, the Duke of Hastings and Daphne Bridgerton.

Caroline Framke Chief TV CriticIt takes six episodes for the characters of “Bridgerton” Season 2 to acknowledge the obvious. Ever since they first laid eyes on each other, Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) and formidable newcomer Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley of “Sex Education”) have shared such overwhelming sexual tension that most everyone in the same room can feel its vibrations of longing.

The official trailer for Bridgerton season two is officially out, and it looks like there will be a dramatic love triangle.The hit series will return to Netflix on March 25, and viewers are on the edge of their seats in anticipation. While the first season focused on Daphne Bridgerton's (Phoebe Dynevor) romance with the Duke of Hastings (Regé-Jean Page), the second instalment focuses on the eldest Bridgerton sibling, Anthony Bridgerton's (Jonathan Bailey) quest to find love. And starring in the second series is actress Simone Ashley, who you may well recognise from hit series Sex Education.