Bridgerton’s Jonathan Bailey Defends Season 2’s Lack of Steamy Scenes: ‘Right to Surprise the Audience’

Bridgerton fans were left hot under the collar during a steamy sex scene between Kate Sharma and Anthony Bridgerton after waiting several episodes for the pair to romp.Lovers of the Netflix period drama applauded the passionate sex scene after the pair’s sizzling chemistry was kept under wraps due to a tricky love triangle with Kate’s younger sister, Edwina.At the end of episode seven after a family ball at the Bridgerton household, both Kate and Anthony found a moment alone outside under a flower-adorned covering.As the tension built to a climax between them, the pair then couldn't stop themselves as they began passionately kissing before he began to lift her skirt up.The steamy couple then slowly undressed each other as Anthony rolled down her stockings - before things turned even raunchier.The pair begged each other to stop but finally gave in to their temptations.Fans were loving the incredibly steamy scenes, with one commenting: "Season 2 is so so much sexier. It doesn't even need multiple explicit sex scene for it to be over-the-roof STEAMY.

Fans of “Bridgerton” have been eagerly anticipating the long-awaited second season, and now that’s finally arrived they some questions.

Jonathan Bailey is addressing some criticism surrounding season two of Bridgerton.

Taron Egerton will no longer appear in his West End show opposite Bridgerton season 2 star Jonathan Bailey after dropping out due to ‘personal reasons’.The announcement that the Rocketman actor has dropped out of the play comes after he was replaced when he tested positive for Covid-19, having fainted on stage weeks prior on the opening night.In a statement released by the Twitter account for the play, a revival of Mike Bartlett’s 2009 production Cock at London’s Ambassador Theatre, it said that understudy Joel Harper-Jackson will take over the role of M previously played by Taron.‘Joel Harper-Jackson will take over the role of M in Mike Bartlett’s razor sharp, hilarious play Cock until the end of the run,’ it said.‘The part was originally played in this production by Taron Egerton, who has had to withdraw from the production due to personal reasons.’The statement added that Joel was an understudy for the role, ‘and has been playing the part of M for the past ten days while Taron was absent from the production having tested positive for Covid’.pic.twitter.com/VMXjpFC1rlDirector Marianne Elliott described Joel as an ‘absolute hero’, saying that he’s a ‘brilliant and gifted actor’ who took over the role ‘at extremely short notice’.‘Audiences have been standing and cheering and so am I,’ Marianne said.Jonathan, who has recently been leaving Netflix viewers swooning with his return as Anthony Bridgerton in the second season of the hit period drama Bridgerton, added that Joel is ‘an immense talent and we couldn’t be luckier to have him on board’.‘I am proud to continue sharing the state with him,’ he added.While people on social media expressed their disappointment over Taron not returning to play the role of M in the

Bridgerton season three has already been confirmed but it has not yet been announced who will be leading the new series.The star of season two, Jonathan Bailey, has opened up to Express.co.uk and other media about how he already has some advice for them.As fans will know, Jonathan plays Anthony Bridgerton in the show, who is the focus of the second season’s love story.He finds himself swept up in a love triangle with Kate Sharma (played by Simone Ashley) and Edwina Sharma (Charithra Chandran) as the series picks up.This shifts the focus away from the first season, which focused on Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) and the Duke of Hastings (Regé-Jean Page).Season three is set to do the same as it focuses on another of the Bridgerton family.While it has not yet been confirmed who’ll be taking over, Jonathan has opened up about his advice.The actor explained all at the press conference for the show last week.Speaking about being the lead, he said: "Obviously, we’ve got amazing actors all around the series.“So actually it didn’t feel at all like stepping into a role with a massive amount of pressure.“Everyone has so much and we are all a family.“And the knowledge of knowing how we’re going to pass the baton on forward [is exciting].“I've got a little notebook for whoever is next to read.“It could be Will Tilson getting married at a very young age!"Will is the star who plays the second youngest of the Bridgerton family, Gregory Bridgerton.Jonathan went on to add how he’s sure they’ll all keep supporting each other as the show goes on.He added: “It’s a big group effort and I just think that it’s such a once in a lifetime opportunity to be cast in a family like this.“We move as a unit and so the pressure was…“I mean, obviously

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This Morning viewers were left in hysterics after Alison Hammond started fangirling over Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey on the show Friday. Presented by 47 year old Alison and her co-host Dermot O'Leary, Jonathan was invited on the ITV show to discuss his role on the Netflix period drama's second season. Jonathan, 33, who plays eldest sibling Anthony Bridgerton, also caught the giggles as he struggled to keep his composure watching Alison get excited over his character's sex scenes on the hugely-popular Shondaland hit.Trying to keep her voice serious while talking about the show, Alison said: "Can we just go back to the shaky shaky situation," as she referred to Anthony and Kate Sharma's intimate moments.

This Morning turned awkward when Alison Hammond became starry eyed as she fan-girled over Bridgerton hunk Jonathan Bailey on Friday's programme (April 1). At one point in the show, TV star Dermot O'Leary was left with his head in his hands after Alison thought the actor was about to get closer to her on the sofa.Alison laughed as she told Jonathan: "Oh I thought you were going to come over and show me then," as the star – better known for his role as Viscount Anthony Bridgerton in the Netflix smash hit – moved his leg into a more comfortable position.While Dermot seemed to be a touch embarrassed with his co-star's actions, fans on Twitter went wild hailing Alison as a "legend"."P***ing myself at Alison's reaction to everything Jonathan Bailey is doing, because SAME GIRL," laughed one person."Alison Hammond is f***ing hilarious absolute legend," giggled another.A third agreed: "Alison just makes me smile and laugh so much.

Bridgerton character Kathani “Kate” Sharma will be returning for season three. Netflix and Bridgerton hosted a dinner in Los Angeles on Tuesday celebrating South Asian culture with guests that included Never Have I Ever's Poorna Jagannathan, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, and Richa Moorjani, along with , actor Kal Pen, and others. Obviously, spoiler alert ahead for season two of Bridgerton.During the event, Ashley shared the good news about her character Kate Sharma who became Viscountess Kate Bridgerton in the final scenes of season two.

Bridgerton season two was released last week on Netflix as it shifted the focus to the eldest sibling, Anthony Bridgerton (played by Jonathan Bailey).Speaking to Express.co.uk and other media, the actor behind the role opened up about filming the series, including an “embarrassing” moment on set when his trousers ripped.Jonathan was quizzed at the show’s press conference last week about behind the scenes moments.He shared one particularly embarrassing moment while filming the fencing scene in season two.As fans of the Netflix show will recall, in episode two, Anthony fences with his brothers, Colin (Luke Newton) and Benedict (Luke Thompson).The scene sees him fuming over his interactions with Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley).However, it seems while filming the scene, he had an issue where his trousers split.Explaining what happened, Jonathan said: “The fencing sequence brought about its complications.“But the fencing outfits were quite tight in various places and we were wearing plimsolls on quite a dewy morning on grass.“Going in for my final lunge with Benedict, my crotch ripped and it was all on camera.”The actor went on to admit how embarrassing he found the moment.He added: “It’s just in those moments where you suddenly realise that you’re being filmed by 400 cameras.“I sort of screamed, ‘This is so embarrassing.'”Luke Newton and Luke Thompson also reacted by laughing about the moment.However, the actor was also quick to add that they would never complain about tight outfits amid the female actors wearing corsets.He said: "As men, we’re not going to complain about restrictive clothing when we’re sat with the women and their corsets.”Elsewhere at the press conference, Jonathan opened up about how he found filming the

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Bridgerton character for an audience of millions to psychically and sexually imprint upon. The absence of Simon, Duke of Hastings () in the romantic fantasy-scape that is Bridgerton.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorAside from the stunning costumes, “Bridgerton’s” lavish ball scenes are just as essential to its storytelling.The sequences were like putting together a jigsaw puzzle, Adjoa Andoh, who plays Lady Danbury said: “We’ve got the significance of the artist, who’s dancing, who’s plotting, who’s sitting with you, who’s walking behind him, what they’re drinking and where they’re looking.”But all of those pieces differ depending on the type of ball it is.“Bridgerton’s” second season continues to explore the love triangle between Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) and sisters Edwina (Charithra Chandran) and Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley), while Eloise (Claudia Jessie) questions societal norms. Along with the drama comes plenty of balls held by the finest of society.

Charithra Chandran is currently starring in the much-anticipated series two of Bridgerton.The 25-year-old plays Edwina Sharma in the Regency era drama and Netflix smash. While the first season of Bridgerton focused on Daphne Bridgerton's (Phoebe Dynevor) romance with the Duke of Hastings (Regé-Jean Page), the second instalment focuses on the eldest Bridgerton sibling, Anthony Bridgerton's quest to find love. Charithra's character Edwina Sharma features in the show as a potential love interest for heartthrob Anthony, played by Jonathan Bailey.

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Bridgerton is still reigning on the Netflix charts!

It’s all about Shondaverse in the latest Netflix top 10 for TV, with three Shonda Rhimes series making the list for the week of March 21.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer“Bridgerton” Season 2 was viewed for 193 million hours over its debut weekend, per Netflix’s newly released Top 10 rankings for the week of March 21-27. That impressive three-day viewership is a record-breaker, as “Bridgerton” Season 2 is now the most-watched Netflix English-language TV title in its premiere weekend in the streamer’s history.Naturally, the second season of “Bridgerton” landed in the No.

Simone Ashley developed a unique skill during lockdown.

“Bridgerton” — Netflix’s hit period production about upper-class courtship in England’s Regency era — is a world populated with sparkling balls, intricate courtship rituals, extravagant attire, and insidious gossip. And, apart from the Julia Quinn novels, there’s a surprising inspiration for it: West Hollywood. 

Simone Ashley is enjoying a sunny day out in London!