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Bridgerton’s bi king Benedict confirmed as season 4 lead

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The Bridgerton universe is about to get a hell of a lot more queer. According to official communications from the streaming service, the fourth season of Netflix’s period drama romp will be led by none other than Benedict Bridgerton. If you’re familiar with Bridgerton lore, you will be aware that Benedict (played by Luke Thompson) is the second son in the Bridgerton family and has been described as an *ahem* “bohemian” character and a long-time bachelor who is “loath to settle down”, despite his older and younger brothers both having…

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Bridgerton season 3 finally introduces major queer storyline

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About! Damn! Time! Bridgerton’s third season has finally confirmed fan theories by making one of its main characters LGBTQIA+. Major spoilers ahead.  The second half of the season premiered 13 June on Netflix, following Penelope (Nichola Coughlan) as she prepares to wed Bridgerton sibling Colin (Luke Newton). At the same time, she grapples with whether to tell him her true identity as the gossip author Lady Whistledown. Elsewhere, Benedict (Luke Thompson) continues his romance with Tilley Arnold (Hannah New). The second Bridgerton son spots his lover making out with her…

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Bridgerton star says she’s ‘in love with a woman’ in Pride Month post

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Bridgerton star Jessica Madsen has thanked fans for all their “beautiful messages” after continuing to open up about her identity. The actress, who plays Cressida Cowper in Netflix’s period drama, commemorated the start of Pride Month (1 June) by publicly sharing that she’s “in love with a woman, loud about it and proud about it!” Her Instagram post, which included several slides of Pride-related messages and imagery, as well as a short video of Madsen with rainbow rhinestones on her face, was widely celebrated by fans. Madsen’s Bridgerton co-stars Jonathan Bailey (Anthony Bridgerton),…

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Bridgerton: Claudia Jessie says there’s “definitely room” for Eloise to be queer

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Claudia Jessie has expressed support for her Bridgerton character to have a queer storyline.  Back in April, showrunner Jess Brownell revealed to PRIDE that LGBTQIA+-led stories were coming to the hit Netflix series, describing it as a major priority for her.  “This is a show about love in its many forms, and I think that it’s only right for us to foreground queer love and to tell queer stories,” she told the news outlet.  “I want to see more queer joy on my screens, and that was definitely a priority for me when…

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Jonathan Bailey completes half-marathon for LGBTQ+ youth charity Just Like Us

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Jonathan Bailey is in celebration mode after completing a fundraiser for Just Like Us.  On 18 May, the Bridgerton star announced that he was running the 2024 Wizz Air Hackney half-marathon in support of the UK-based LGBTQIA+ youth charity.  Ahead of the marathon, he told his Instagram followers that Just Like Us are “leading the fight to make them feel understood, accepted and celebrated. A fight we shouldn’t need to have. “But until we win it, and for the sake of my knees, please throw your love their way, donate to…

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Bridgerton showrunner says queer love stories will be featured in future seasons

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Attention, Bridgerton fans! LGBTQIA+-led love stories are finally coming to the series.  Since 2020, viewers worldwide have been captivated by the Netflix drama due to its romantic storylines, scandalous twists, and glamorous Regency-Era backdrop. The show has also received widespread acclaim from critics, with many lauding the series for its diversity and incredible performances from its talented cast. However, alongside the show’s positive praises, queer fans have criticised the series for its lack of LGBTQIA+ representation. Before the first season premiered, a trailer highlighted a gay sex scene between two characters,…

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How to Date Billy Walsh star Sebastian Croft ‘hopes Heartstopper fans will always be with him’

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Sebastian Croft is “excited” for Heartstopper fans to watch his latest film How to Date Billy Walsh. The Prime Video rom-com stars the British actor and Bridgerton alum Charithra Chandran as Archie and Amelia, teenagers who have been inseparable besties since childhood. Unbeknownst to Amelia, Archie is head-over-heels in love her. His plans to declare his feelings are thwarted with the arrival of Billy Walsh (Tanner Buchanan), a charming American transfer student who immediately catches Amelia’s eye. How to Date Billy Walsh follows Archie in his attempts to keep Amelia…

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How to Date Billy Walsh: Release date confirmed for Heartstopper star’s rom-com

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Prime Video has finally announced the release date of How to Date Billy Walsh. The upcoming rom-com stars Heartstopper‘s Sebastian Croft and Bridgerton‘s Charithra Chandran as Archie and Amelia, teenagers who have been best friends since childhood. “Archie has always been there to fight Amelia’s battles and laugh at her jokes all whilst keeping his lifelong love for her a secret,” the official synopsis reads. “Just when he builds up the courage to declare his feelings, Amelia falls head over heels for Billy Walsh (Tanner Buchanan), the new American transfer student.”…

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Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey goes topless in new ad

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Fellow Travelers star Jonathan Bailey has stripped down for the Spring 2024 BLOSSOM collection by Orlebar Brown. The campaign, which gives Jeremy Allen White’s ad a run for its money, features a shirtless poolside Bailey in addition to some scenic shots in various floral ensembles. “Letting go of the past petals, we embrace growth, beauty, and the unfurling of potential. It’s time to embrace the promise of tomorrow, open to all possibilities, everywhere, always,” Orlebar Brown has said of the collection. The luxury fashion brand is best known for its…

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Fellow Travelers star Jonathan Bailey dedicates Critics Choice Award to the LGBTQ+ community

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Congratulations are in order for Jonathan Bailey, who received the Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made For Television for Fellow Travelers at the Critics Choice Awards. On 14 January at the 29th Critics Choice Awards Bailey dedicated his win to “every LGBTQ+ person living in a bigoted community which still surround us.” The Awards hosted by Chelsea Handler celebrated Bailey for his role as Tim Laughlin in the beloved Showtime series, opposite co-star Matt Bomer who played Hawkins Fuller. Bailey opened his acceptance speech with a…

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