Rege-Jean Page is not returning for Bridgerton Season 2. Netflix made the world-rocking announcement on social media, trying to keep things in the cheeky tone of the smash-hit show: “Dear Readers, while all eyes turn to Lord Anthony Bridgerton ’s quest to find a Viscountess, we bid adieu to Regé-Jean Page, who so triumphantly played the Duke of Hastings. We’ll miss Simon’s presence onscreen, but he will always be a part of the Bridgerton family. Daphne will remain a devoted wife and sister, helping her brother navigate the upcoming social season and what it has […]
Here is what Rege-Jean Page just posted on his Instagram:
But fans of Rege-Jean Page, were not happy with this news:
God speed for your future projects, but still 💔😭 pic.twitter.com/XUQJ12ZL61
— Sustainable Lexi (@Alexia22085406) April 2, 2021
It's too early for you to make me want to cry Regé omg. I need time to process this but thank you for to have brought this fascinating character to life! He deeply will be missed.
— E. 🤍 (@regejeanxphoebe) April 2, 2021
Noooooooo !!!! I think I can speak for all when i say Simon was the centerpiece 🤤
— Kate.Helen (@KateHel97370353) April 2, 2021