Get your tissues cuz this one is gonna hurt!

Lady Whisteldown has reported that the Duke of Hastings will NOT be returning for season 2! This is not drill, Regé-Jean Page aka Simon Basset aka the Duke of Hastings aka Mr. Hotpants will not be in season 2 of Bridgerton.

In a letter posted on Instagram, Lady Whistledown wrote, “we bid adieu to Regé-Jean Page who so triumphantly played the Duke of Hastings. We’ll miss Simon’s presence on screen but he will always be a part of the Bridgerton family.”

 

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Regé-Jean Page commented, “it’s been an absolute pleasure and a privilege joining this family…the love is real and will just keep growing.” Then posted something similar on Twitter:

Pleasure and a privilege! An honour to be a member of the family – on and off screen, cast, crew and incredible fans – the love is real and will just keep growing ???? https://t.co/YBk4RvKNpx

— Regé-Jean Page (@regejean) April 2, 2021

For the million dollar question, are you watching season 2?