Viscount Anthony Bridgerton is strutting back into our lives, and he’s bringing all the smoldering stares and well-tailored waistcoats with him! Yes, you heard that rightβJonathan Bailey, the 36-year-old heartthrob and Emmy-nominated actor, just confirmed his triumphant return to the scandalously delightful world of Bridgerton on Good Morning America. Cue the swoons!
In a revelation that could only be delivered with the level of charm befitting a Bridgerton, Jonathan teased us with just enough information to send fans into a tizzy. “Well, I look forward to reading the scripts,” he casually mentioned, probably while sipping tea and single-handedly reviving cravat fashion. “No, I mean weβre gonna follow the stories,β he added, with the nonchalance of a man who knows he’s about to make hearts race across the globe.
And letβs talk about that Bridgerton magicβwhere love triangles, passionate declarations, and societyβs most eligible bachelors converge in one steamy, Regency-era spectacle. βThe thing about Bridgerton that is so brilliant is that thereβs so many different ways you can fall in love as humans,β Jonathan mused, clearly hinting that this seasonβs romance might be spicier than Lady Whistledownβs morning tea. βAnd obviously, being the older brother, Iβm gonna be there to support the youngsters as we go.β Translation: Anthony will be dishing out brotherly advice while making sure his sideburns are perfectly coiffed.
But the real plot twist? Itβs been revealed that Luke Thompson’s character, Benedict Bridgerton, will be taking center stage in season 4. Yes, the artsy, slightly rebellious Bridgerton brother is finally getting his moment in the sunβand possibly a forbidden romance or two.
Jonathan couldn’t help but gush about his on-screen brother, because, letβs face it, who wouldnβt? βI have a couple of weeks etched out in my schedule for returning, so Iβm really excited,β he said, probably while clearing space in his diary for more shirtless scenes. βAnd Luke Thompson is gonna be stunning. And who knows who his love interest is gonna be?β he added, leaving us all on the edge of our seats (and fainting couches).
As if that wasnβt enough, Jonathan praised Benedict as βfull of wonder and joy,β which in Bridgerton-speak means heβs about to charm the petticoats off everyone in sight. βHeβs the beating heart of the family. It should be brilliant. Canβt wait!β Jonathan exclaimed, likely while adjusting his top hat at a jaunty angle.
Prepare your smelling salts, because season 4 of Bridgerton is shaping up to be an emotional rollercoaster of love, longing, and lingering glances across candlelit rooms. And with Jonathan Bailey back in action, itβs bound to be nothing short of scandalously spectacular!