

It is unclear how writers will manage Simon's continued absence in Season Three. Page only signed up for one season, he filmed one season and has now moved on to other projects. It seems the simplest answer in this case is the correct one. But we had the best, and most stylish, catch up I've had in a while over some truly excellent Italian coffee and sunshine." "No, I'm not going back to the show btw – the papers made that one up. While posting a photo with another Bridgerton star, Jonathan Bailey, on Instagram, the actor reiterated: But they remain exactly that unfounded rumours with no proof. There is no denying the rumours that claim he chose not to return as he was unhappy about what the writers were planning for his character. That he never had any intention of appearing beyond Season One.

The official reason stated has been that he only ever signed on for one season, being of the understanding that it was to be a short-run series. Sadly, as confirmed by the man himself, Regé-Jean Page, who played Simon, he will absolutely not be returning. The One Character Bridgerton Fans Are Sick Of Already Given that Simon does not appear to have been formally written out of the show, with his character being definitely alive, fans have been loudly hoping we might see him again in the upcoming third season. The character is said to be "at home" when Daphne appears, either with or without her son. But the chemistry was undeniable and fans were looking forward to seeing more of them in Season Two.Īlas, only Daphne and Augie would return for the second season, with Simon being noticeably absent. Simon and Daphne's relationship was far from perfect and they had their fair share of drama and hiccups along the way.

#New simon in bridgerton series#
But fate dealt them another series of hands that would lead to them married, and Daphne giving birth to their son, Augie.īridgerton Season 1 Alternate Ending Exists, And It's Just Plain Mediocre At first, it seemed as though Simon would stay true to his word.
