Bridgerton heart-throb Regé-Jean Page leaves show ahead of season 2

This image released by Netflix shows Phoebe Dynevor, left, and Rege-Jean Page in a scene from “Bridgerton.” (Liam Daniel/Netflix via AP)

by: Becky Willeke, Nexstar Media Wire

Posted: Apr 3, 2021 / 05:15 PM EDT

Updated: Apr 3, 2021 / 02:50 PM EDT

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LOS ANGELES — Bridgerton will return for season 2 without its heart-throb Regé-Jean Page. Netflix made it official on its Twitter account today.

Regé-Jean Page played Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings. In a statement penned as the mysterious show lead Lady Whistledown, it reads ‘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.

The official Netflix account also re-shared the same statement, adding: ‘You’ll always be our Simon, Regé.