Who Is Michaela Stirling in ‘Bridgerton’? Francesca Changes, Explained

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WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD FOR BOTH THE NETFLIX BRIDGERTON SERIES AND JULIA QUINN'S BRIDGERTON NOVELS.Netflix's Bridgerton, based on the series by author Julia Quinn, has always played a little fast and loose with historical accuracy, and made some major changes to the source material to allow the show to be more racially diverse than the books. But one choice, revealed at the end of season three, has caused so much controversy that author Julia Quinn has released a statement about it directly to fans.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director “Bridgerton” author Julia Quinn has taken to social media to address upset fans of the Netflix series following the Season 3 finale, which included a dramatic change from Quinn’s novels in gender-flipping Francesca Bridgerton’s love interest. While Season 3 was primarily devoted to the blossoming romance between friends Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan), it also tracked the courtship of Francesca (Hannah Dodd) by John Stirling, Earl of Kilmartin (Victor Alli).

SPOILER ALERT: The following reveals major plot points for Season 3 of Netflix’s Bridgerton.

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A social media post made by a Bridgerton cast member has sparked concern that another fan favorite character might be exiting the series.

There’s a reason why Daphne and Simon (played by Phoebe Dynevor and Rege-Jean Page) were not mentioned in Bridgerton‘s third season.

Bridgerton showrunner Jess Brownell is speaking out about the major Francesca storyline at the end of season three.

Simone Ashley is sharing her thoughts on Bridgerton newcomer Masali Baduza following the Season 3 finale and her character reveal.

In a pretty significant departure from the Bridgerton novels, the third series of the smash hit Netflix Regency drama has introduced an interesting plot swerve - a lesbian love plot.The second part of the highly-anticipated series dropped on Thursday, delighting viewers, with Francesca, played by Hannah Dodd, 29, finding affections with the opposite sex. The new romance changes a character in the books from Michael to Michaela - as Francesca Bridgerton falls in love with a woman in the third series, in stark difference to the source novels. In Julia Quinn’s original books, Francesca falls for Michael Stirling after the death of her husband, John.

Selena Kuznikov SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers fromSeason 3 of “Bridgerton,” now streaming on Netflix. Before “Bridgerton” Season 3 lead Luke Newton booked his role on the Regency era-drama, he was juggling auditions, any acting work he could find and working at a bar trying to pay his rent. Now, he’s leading the series, the third season of which saw its biggest debut in the show’s history.

Bridgerton is streaming on Netflix now, but when can fans expect to see season four? Created by Chris Van Dusen, the period drama follows the fictional Bridgerton family as they navigate London high society in the early 1800s. After two seasons and a spin-off, the show recently returned for a third season, with the first four episodes going live in May. Now, the remainder of the season has dropped on Netflix, with the final four episodes streaming as of June 13.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers fromSeason 3 of “Bridgerton,” now streaming on Netflix. In the Season 3 finale of “Bridgerton,” when Lady Whistledown steps into the light of her true identity — Penelope Bridgerton (Nicola Coughlan) — her husband, Colin (Luke Newton), learns not only to accept, but to applaud her for who she is. After that, Whisteldown imposter Cressida Cowper (Jessica Madsen) is shunned from London, the ton rejoices in the birth of a “Polin” baby (a boy, making them the new Lord Featherington) and delightedly theorizes about which Bridgerton sibling will take the lead next.

two of the main characters are queer, in a surprise twist. Spoilers ahead for Season 3 part 2.In author Julia Quinn’s books on which the hit Netflix show “Bridgerton” is based, all of the characters are straight – but the show made a big change and revealed some queer main characters in Season 3.Now streaming on Netflix, the second half of “Bridgerton” Season 3 confirmed that Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) likes men as well as women. It also may have confirmed a woman as Francesca Bridgerton’s (Hannah Dodd) love interest.

Bridgerton season three part two is officially here, and we’re bringing you some info you might not have realized about Francesca Bridgerton!

Bridgerton hasn't even been out for 24 hours, and all we want to know is when Bridgerton season 4 is coming, it's going to be based on, and who's going to return. Some may call that greedy, but I think Lady Whistledown—sorry, Penelope Bridgerton—would gamely and any gossip we might get. (Warning: Spoilers ahead for season 3 and the books.)Bridgerton season 4 (and season 3) showrunner and executive producer Jess Brownell understands.

Bridgerton season 3 finale, we meet the new character—played by actor Masali Baduza—and learn that she is Lord Kilmartin's cousin. Unless you've , that seems pretty insignificant.

Bridgerton is streaming on Netflix now, but what songs are included in the four new episodes?Created by Chris Van Dusen, the period drama follows the fictional Bridgerton family as they navigate London high society in the early 1800s.After two seasons and a spin-off, the show recently returned for a third season, with the first four episodes going live in May. Now, as of June 13, the remainder of the season has dropped on Netflix, while a fourth season is currently in development.For the third season, Adjoa Andoh, Jonathan Bailey, Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton, Claudia Jessie, Luke Thompson and Simone Ashley all reprise their roles.