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Shonda Rhimes was really shocked by all the fans reactions to Regé-Jean Page leaving Bridgerton!
Page played the Duke of Hastings on the Netflix show but will not be returning for season two. Fans responded with internet outrage and disappointment over his exit and now Shonda Rhimes is sharing how surprised she was from the strong public reaction. She stated "I was really shocked because usually, that happens when I've killed off somebody that's been around for a while. Like, we didn't kill him, he's still alive! [Regé-Jean] is a powerful, amazing actor and that meant we did our job—every season, our job is finding the right people and putting together this incredible, world-shifting romance."
The plan for the second season was always supposed to focus on other characters love stories like Anthony Bridgerton, many fans just expected Page to stay on the show.
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