Articles Benedict Bridgerton Bridgerton Claudia Jessie Culture Eloise Bridgerton LGBTQ+ Characters LGBTQ+ News Netflix News Television

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

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…

Read More
Articles Bridgerton Culture Fellow Travelers Films Heartstopper Jonathan Bailey Just Like Us lgbtq charity Marathon News Television

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

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…

Read More
Articles Bridgerton Culture LGBTQ+ Characters LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ TV Netflix News Nicola Coughlan Queen Charlotte Television

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

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,…

Read More
Articles Bridgerton Charithra Chandran Culture Films Heartstopper How To Date Billy Walsh LGBTQ+ TV News Originals Prime Video Sebastian Croft Television

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

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…

Read More
Articles Bridgerton Culture Films Heartstopper How To Date Billy Walsh LGBTQ+ Films News Prime Video Sebastian Croft

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

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.”…

Read More
Articles Bridgerton Culture Fellow Travelers Jonathan Bailey News Orlebar Brown

Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey goes topless in new ad

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…

Read More
Articles Bridgerton Critics Choice Awards Culture Fellow Travelers Jonathan Bailey LGBTQ+ TV Matt Bomer News Television Travel

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

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…

Read More
Articles Bridgerton Culture Jonathan Bailey LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ Show Netflix News Television

Here’s your first look at Jonathan Bailey in Bridgerton season 3

Attention, Bridgerton fans! Netflix has released new first-look photos from the upcoming third season.  On 16 May, fans of the beloved Regency-era dramedy will be treated to the first batch of episodes from the highly anticipated season. This time around, the budding romance between Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) will take center stage. Picking up after the exciting events of season two, the new episodes will see Penelope attempting to move on from her crush on Colin to find a husband. One that takes her far…

Read More
Articles Bridgerton Culture Fellow Travelers Jonathan Bailey LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ TV News Television

Jonathan Bailey on LGBTQ+ representation in Bridgerton: “I’m always hopeful for inclusion”

Fellow Travelers star Jonathan Bailey has revealed his hopes for more LGBTQIA+ inclusion in the Bridgerton universe. Over the last three years, the Regency-era drama has ruled the streaming world due to its scandalous plotlines and glamorous 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 also criticised the series for its lack of LGBTQIA+ representation. Before the first season premiered, a trailer highlighted a…

Read More
Articles Bridgerton Culture Fellow Travelers Jonathan Bailey LGBTQ+ News Netflix News ShowTime Television Travel

Fellow Travelers’ Jonathan Bailey on why it was time for him to do a “sweeping gay love story”

Jonathan Bailey has opened up about why he joined Showtime’s hit LGBTQIA+ drama Fellow Travelers.  Over the last few years, the beloved talent has curated an incredible career as one of the world’s most in-demand openly gay actors.  From portraying Anthony Bridgerton in Netflix’s critically acclaimed dramedy Bridgerton to his upcoming role as Fiyero in the movie adaptation of Wicked, it’s safe to say that his star is showing no signs of slowing down.  On 28 October, Bailey added another successful project to his growing acting catalogue with the release of the Showtime…

Read More
FREE SHIPPING Worldwide On All Orders! #QUEERKSRead our Shipping & Delivery FAQs for details.
+ +