Bridgerton fans are ‘freaking out’ after major season 4 announcement

Netflix has finally made a season 4 announcement and fans can’t cope as it’s revealed that the fourth season will be all about Benedict Bridgerton.

Finally, after months of speculation about which Bridgerton sibling will be the focus of the fourth season of the show, Netflix has answered!

The platform revealed that the show won’t be covering Eloise’ love story, which follows Colin’s chronologically, and will instead flit back to the second eldest Bridgerton brother – who was set to be the focus of the third season but was skipped in favour of Polin’s love story.

Netflix announced on social media in true Lady Whistedown style: ‘It has been brought to this author’s attention that perhaps it is time to unmask the newest suitor of the marriage mart… Benedict Bridgerton’s story is coming next season.’

An accompanying video showed Benedict actor, Luke Thompson, holding a script and opening a door as he is told he needs a suit for a masquerade ball.

The video coupled with the announcement truly sent fans over the edge as they took to social media to share their excitement.

The easter egg about a masquerade has delighted fans (Picture: Netflix)

The fourth season won’t be coming out for some time (Credits: LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX)

‘BRIDGERTON I AM AT WORK I CANNOT DO THIS RIGHT NOW,’ commented Thatciaraoverthere.

’I KNEW IT! OMG I AM SO EXCITED,’ Lindsey.marie90 said.

‘OMG IM FREAKING OUT!!! The masquerade, THE LAKE, SOPHIE, MY COTTAGE…AHHHHHH,’ said another person, aynsley_broom, who had clearly read the book.

THE MASQUERADE BALL MENTION I AM SCREAMING,’ said
Magicallyselin picked up on the hint at the storyline from the next book.

Netflix explained that the Bridgerton character is set to meet his love interest at this masquerade ball – an event that was mentioned in the last few moments of season three.

A press release announced: ‘The fourth season of Bridgerton turns its focus to bohemian second son Benedict (Luke Thompson). Despite his elder and younger brothers both being happily married, Benedict is loath to settle down — until he meets a captivating Lady in Silver at his mother’s masquerade ball.’

Fans already love this charcter (Picture: LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX)

Although many can’t wait to see the book from Julia Quinn come to life in the Shonda Rhimes series, some a desperate for Netflix to adapt it faithfully.

‘Don’t ruin this one please!!!! Stick to originality for the love of god!!!!!’ said maybe_omanshu.

Wingingitwiththewongs commented: This was my favorite book! I hope it sticks true-ish!’

Benedict explored his sexuality in the third season with Lady Tilley and her male companion Paul (Picture: Liam Daniel/Netflix)

In season three of the show, which focused on Penelope and Colin Bridgerton’s love story, Benedict began having an affair with Lady Tilley.

She later invited Benedict into her bedroom with another man, Benedict explored his sexuality with this new character.

Although fans were delighted to see this type of representation in a period drama many questioned what this means for the character in the series as plot has diverged so much from the book.

Fans will likely have to wait for a couple of more years until season four of Bridgerton reveals all!

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