Regé-Jean Page Addresses 'Bridgerton' Return Rumors While Hanging Out With Jonathan Bailey

Sadly, actor Regé-Jean Page will not be making a return to “Bridgerton.”

Page was the star of season 1 of the Netflix period drama opposite Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor). Although fans were eager for a cameo appearance in season 2, it was sadly not to be.

After Page was photographed with season 2 star, Jonathan Bailey, who plays Viscount Anthony Bridgerton, in Spain, many fans had their fingers crossed that the two were prepared to start filming together. Sadly, it appears that it’s not to be.

Although plenty of fans were excited to see Regé-Jean Page walking down the streets of Spain in style, Rege told his Instagram followers not to get their hopes up for seeing him again in season 3.

“The boys are back in town. ❤️” he captioned the snap, before adding a disclaimer about his “Bridgerton” status.

“(No, I’m not going back to the show btw - the papers made that one up.),” he wrote, adding, “But we had the best, and most stylish, catch up I’ve had in a while over some truly excellent Italian coffee and sunshine.”

The showrunner for the first two seasons, Chris Van Dusen, commented, “Regency gents.”

Another fan wrote, “The caption made me laugh more than it should’ve.”

“DUKE AND VISCOUNT OF MILLIONS,” said another.

“PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE GO BACK TO BRIDGERTON! We miss you!” another fan wrote.

“This is so iconic but pls come back,” another begged.

However, it seems that a lot of fans understand that Page wants to move on to different things in his career.

“Glad you enjoyed and thanks for the clarification,” one fan wrote. “You do you!!”

“Thanks @regejean for putting those rumors to rest,” said another. “So looking forward to seeing you this Summer and other future projects.”

The season 3 leads are excited for fans to finally witness their love story play out on screen. Over the past week, Nicola Coughlan, who plays Penelope Featherington, and Luke Newton, who plays Colin Bridgerton, have been posting photos together on Instagram as they get ready to film season 3 of the hit Netflix series.

Their love story is a bit different than the others, as the two have been friends since childhood. Although Penelope has had a crush on Colin for years, it was only in season 2 did Colin seem to start returning her affections. However, in the season finale, Penelope overheard Colin telling his friends that he would never dream of courting her, which makes for an interesting dynamic going into the show's third season.

On Instagram, Nicola posted a photo of her and Luke smiling together in what could be a “Bridgerton” set. Filming for season 3 is expected to start in season 3 this summer in London, but since summer is just about here, filming can commence just about any day now.

Nicola captioned the post, “Main Character Energy #BridgertonSeason3.” One follower wrote, “Nicola out here trying to kill us with this content.”

“You are amazing,” another fan shared. “I can’t wait to see the #Polin love story.” Polin is the ship name for Penelope/Colin.

“You CANNOT tell me they don’t look good together,” said another.

Luke also created a post adding new showrunner Jess Brownell into the snap. “S3: You are not ready!” he warned fans in the caption.

Julia Quinn, who wrote the book series the Netflix show is based on, commented, “Aaargh! I want to be there!!!!”

“I most certainly am ready,” one fan commented. “I cannot wait to see Penelope’s and Colin’s love story unfold. I am so deliciously excited.”

“I am soooooo here for #polin,” said another. “I am so ready.”

“LUKE! I am absolutely not ready but I am SUPER EXCITED!!!!!” another fan shared.

Jess also posted the same photo to her Instagram page with the caption, “three bottles of pink champagne, two stars, and an unidentified woman #polin.”

Many fans and author Julia Quinn showered the post with heart emojis. “We’re ready,” Nicola wrote alongside five heart emojis.

“Will be the best season!!” one fan wrote. “Polin is the best.”

“The golden trio of the new season,” said another.