Kim Kardashian Is Also Devastated That Regé-Jean Page Will Not Return to Bridgerton

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.

Adjoa Andoh, who plays Lady Danbury on the hit Netflix series Bridgerton, is sharing her thoughts on co-star Regé-Jean Page‘s exit from the show.

.“I was really shocked because usually, that happens when I’ve killed off somebody that’s been around for a while,” she told in a new interview. “Like, we didn’t kill him, he’s still alive!”Netflix and Shondaland on April 2 with a letter from Lady Whistledown herself.

While our excitement for the second season of Bridgerton is building, especially since the announcement it’s to return for a third AND fourth season, we’re still saddened by the fact that our dashing Duke, Regé-Jean Page will not be returning.

The queen of Shondaland cannot believe the outcry Regé-Jean Page’s exit from Bridgerton has caused from fans around the world!

“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.

Fans of Bridgerton were devastated last week when Lady Whistledown herself confirmed news that Rege-Jean Page would not be returning for the show’s second season.

Regé-Jean Page may have had his reasons for leaving “Bridgerton”, but it wasn’t because he wasn’t wanted. The 31-year-old actor shocked fans last week when news broke that he would not be returning as Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings, in season 2 of Shonda Rhimes’ Regency-era Netflix series.

Regé-Jean Page may have had his reasons for leaving , but it wasn't because he wasn't wanted. The 31-year-old actor shocked fans last week when news broke that he would not be returning as Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings, in season 2 of Shonda Rhimes' Regency-era Netflix series. According to, Page only signed a one-year deal with the show, which focuses on a different one of the eight Bridgerton siblings every season.

A new report is giving some inside details into what led to Rege-Jean Page‘s exit from Bridgerton after just one season from the show.

Regé-Jean Page left a massive hole in Bridgerton fans’ hearts last week when the show announced the Duke of Hastings would not be returning for Season 2. It was a Lady Whistledown letter that shocked the world, including the likes of Kim Kardashian who had just gotten around to a binge-watch!

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.

The guys of Bridgerton are looking suave at the 2021 Screen Actors Guild Awards

Kim Kardashian shared pretty much all of Bridgerton fans’ reactions after learning that its main star, Regé-Jean Page, is leaving the Netflix show. “I’m NOT ok!!!!!,” the 40-year-old Keeping Up with the Kardashians star wrote over the formal announcement that Bridgerton‘s Instagram account issued on April 2. Kim had many questions: “What is happening!!??? How can this be?”