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☆ The best scene in 'Bridgerton' season 3 proves why Kanthony needs their own spinoff
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

"Marriage takes hard work," Kate tells Colin. "Our marriage is not hard work," Anthony quips. Luckily, "Bridgerton" has just given us the perfect set-up for a potential Kanthony spinoff — one that feels like it could generate another story. Simone Ashley as Kate and Jonathan Bailey as Anthony on the season three premiere of "Bridgerton." All episodes of "Bridgerton" season three are now streaming on Netflix.

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☆ Where every major character ends up in season 3 of 'Bridgerton'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Olivia Singh | Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington get married and have a baby. Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington and Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton in season three, episode seven of "Bridgerton." But Penelope's Lady Whistledown secret threatens their relationship. Cressida Cowper (Jessica Madsen), who pretends to be Lady Whistledown for the reward, also finds out Penelope's secret and attempts to blackmail her. The finale ends with Penelope retiring her literary persona, and formally introducing herself as Penelope Bridgerton in her column.

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☆ 'Bridgerton' season 3 changes how Penelope's Lady Whistledown identity is revealed — and it's so much better this way
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Read previewWarning: Major spoilers ahead for "Bridgerton" season three, part two, and the book "Romancing Mister Bridgerton." Penelope Featherington's secret identity as Lady Whistledown is finally revealed in part two of "Bridgerton" season three. Since season one, Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) has secretly published a gossip column about London's high society under the pseudonym Lady Whistledown. Liam Daniel / NetflixIn "Romancing Mister Bridgerton," Colin Bridgerton discovers Penelope's Whistledown secret before their engagement and is the first person to find out. Liam Daniel / NetflixIn both "Romancing Mister Bridgerton" and "Bridgerton" season three, London's high society decides to hunt down Lady Whistledown.

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☆ The B in 'Bridgerton' actually stands for bisexual
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Dearest readers, rejoice: Benedict Bridgerton is finally bisexual. Lucas Aurelio and Luke Thompson as Paul Suarez and Benedict Bridgerton in season three of "Bridgerton." Liam Daniel/Netflix'Bridgerton' has been hinting at Benedict's queerness for a whileBefore season three, Benedict Bridgerton had yet to kiss another man. Luke Thompson and Hannah New as Benedict Bridgerton and Lady Tilley Arnold in season three of "Bridgerton." Liam Daniel/NetflixUltimately, Benedict isn't ready to settle down when Lady Tilley confesses that she's developed romantic feelings for him.

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☆ How the 'Bridgerton' cast dresses in real life compared to their characters
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Penelope Featherington in season two of the Netflix series. NetflixIn the first two seasons of "Bridgerton," Portia Featherington always dressed her youngest daughter in frilly yellow gowns covered in sequins and flowers. And that's not to mention how Penelope's red hair was usually styled atop her head or in tight curls. In season three, however, the character undergoes a transformation. She ditches vibrant colors for more natural hues of blue and green, and she lets her hair down in loose waves.

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☆ 'Bridgerton' star Claudia Jessie thinks there's 'room to play' with Eloise's love story
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Three seasons in, Claudia Jessie still thinks that Eloise Bridgerton is cool. Warning: Minor spoilers ahead for "Bridgerton" season three, part one. There's room for play as well. Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton in season three of "Bridgerton." "Bridgerton" season three, part two premieres June 13.

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☆ How the 'Bridgerton' characters have changed since season 1
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Netflix's "Bridgerton" is currently in its third season and centered on Colin and Penelope's relationship. Most of the cast members who were in the first season are still part of "Bridgerton." Similar to Julia Quinn's book series of the same name, the Regency-era drama has focused on a different Bridgerton sibling's love story each season. In season three, Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) is the latest member of the titular family to find love, with his longtime friend Penelope Featheringon (Nicola Coughlan). This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Is Daphne Bridgerton going to show up in season 3 of 'Bridgerton'?
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) is the eldest of the Bridgerton sisters and the fourth-eldest Bridgerton sibling. Unfortunately, Dynevor confirmed in January 2023 that she was not returning for "Bridgerton" season three. Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Basset in "Bridgerton." Liam Daniel/BridgertonDaphne is mentioned several times in 'Bridgerton' season threeDaphne doesn't make an appearance in the first four episodes of season three of Bridgerton, though all of her siblings do. But In "Romancing Mr. Bridgerton," the Julia Quinn novel that this season of "Bridgerton" loosely follows, Daphne hosts a ball toward the end of the season.

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☆ One of the sexiest moments in the 'Bridgerton' season 3 carriage scene was actually improvised
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewWarning: spoilers ahead for "Bridgerton" season three, part one. "Bridgerton" star Luke Newton improvised a move described as one of season three's most "insane" moments. Since "Bridgerton" season three, part one, came out last Friday, fans have obsessed over the long-awaited sex scene between Colin Bridgerton (Newton) and Penelope Featherington in episode four. In the scene, Colin puts his hand underneath Penelope's dress as they make out in a carriage. We have Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton reacting to THE CARRIAGE SCENE.

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☆ Here's where you might recognize the 'Bridgerton' season 3 cast from
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The third season of "Bridgerton" has arrived on Netflix. Bridgerton." The globally watched show has a big ensemble but changes the leading characters every season to focus on a new love story. Season three, part one follows longtime friends Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) as they fall in love. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ A guide to every pop song that gets a classical cover on season 3 of 'Bridgerton'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-18 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

"Bridgerton" season three focuses on Colin and Penelope's love story. The latest batch of episodes of the Regency-era show includes several instrumental pop covers. Part one features covers of Taylor Swift's "Snow on the Beach," BTS' "Dynamite," and more. "Bridgerton" is back with more romance, drama, and, of course, classical covers of the biggest pop songs. Season three, which focuses on Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington's (Nicola Coughlan) friends-to-lovers relationship, features recognizable tracks revamped to fit into the Regency era.

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☆ Insider Today: Etihad Airways' 'apartment' seats
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-18 | by ( Joi-Marie Mckenzie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Open House OpticsThis week's dispatchSkinny houses, big dramaAdvertisementCould you live in a 10-foot-wide house? That's the case for this skinny home, which was built out of spite because the neighbors didn't want the house built on a leftover residual lot. iStock; Rebecca Zisser/BIEtihad Airways' private 'apartments'Forget business class — Etihad Airways offers private "apartments," or rooms with a closing door, a couch that converts to a bed, and a reclining chair. Rory JonesBuilding a home in BaliDespite never visiting the Indonesian island, an Australian couple built an investment property in Bali.

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☆ 'Bridgerton' showrunner Jess Brownell breaks down Polin's future, the return of Kanthony, and 'more conflict to come' in part 2
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

Season three of "Bridgerton" centers on Polin, the ship name of Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton). Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington and Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton on season three of "Bridgerton." AdvertisementClaudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton and Hannah Dodd as Francesca Bridgerton on season three, episode three of "Bridgerton." AdvertisementLuke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton on season three, episode two of "Bridgerton." "Bridgerton" season three, part one is now streaming on Netflix.

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☆ Is Lord Debling in the 'Bridgerton' books? Here's what to know about the new season 3 character courting Penelope
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Here's everything you need to know about Lord Debling and how he influences Polin's love story on the show. Lord Debling isn't part of Julia Quinn's novelsPenelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Lord Debling (Sam Phillips) on season three of "Bridgerton." But Lord Debling doesn't appear anywhere in the novel or the book series as a whole. On 'Bridgerton,' Lord Debling courts Penelope Featherington but stops once he realizes she has feelings for Colin BridgertonLord Debling (Sam Phillips) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) on season three of "Bridgerton." When Lord Debling meets Penelope, they bond over being perceived as outsiders because of their uniqueness.

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☆ The end of 'Bridgerton' season three, part one features a book fan-favorite carriage scene between Penelope and Colin. Here's how the TV show compares.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

In the new season of "Bridgerton," one of Netflix's most popular franchises, Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) is moving on from her hopeless crush on her close friend Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton). Even ahead of the season, "Bridgerton" fandom was freaking out when a teaser clip hinted at a mirror sex scene from the book. Though Lady Whistledown has retired, London's society, the Ton, is trying to reveal her identity to win Lady Danbury's bounty of £1,000. AdvertisementThis change may mean there's a rocky road ahead for PolinNicola Coughlan stars as Penelope Featherington in season three of "Bridgerton." "Bridgerton" season three, part two, premieres on June 13.

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☆ Cressida Cowper is getting a redemption arc in 'Bridgerton' season 3. Here's how it differs from the books.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

"Bridgerton" season three is making a big change to the former villain Cressida Cowper. AdvertisementIn the books, Cressida marries before Penelope and Colin's love storyJessica Madsen as Cressida Cowper and Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton in "Bridgerton" season three. Liam Daniel / NetflixCressida appears in two "Bridgerton" books: "The Viscount Who Loved Me," which was source material for season two, and in "Romancing Mr. Bridgerton," which underpins season three. In "Romancing Mr. Bridgerton," Cressida is a vain, mean bully of London society. Cressida pretends to be Lady Whistledown and later blackmails PenelopeJoanna Bobin as Lady Cowper and Jessica Madsen as Cressida Cowper in "Bridgerton" season 3.

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AdvertisementWarning: Spoilers for the first four episodes of "Bridgerton" season 3 and the book "Romancing Mr. Bridgerton" ahead. AdvertisementHannah Dodd as Francesca Bridgerton on season three, episode two of "Bridgerton." Season 3 should've built on 'Queen Charlotte' moreQueen Charlotte and Lady Danbury are underutilized so far in season three. Cressida's story is one of the best parts of the season so farCressida Cowper is given more depth in "Bridgerton" this season. "Bridgerton" season three, part two premieres June 16 on Netflix.

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☆ 'Bridgerton' showrunner Jess Brownell explains how a Pitbull cover made its way into a pivotal scene in season 3
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Warning: Major spoilers ahead for season 3 of Netflix's "Bridgerton." A cover of Pitbull's "Give Me Everything" plays during Colin and Penelope's carriage scene in episode 4. Showrunner Jess Brownell told BI she picked the song because it had the "right crescendo" for the moment. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The love story between Colin (Luke Newton) and Penelope (Nicola Coughlan), collectively known by the ship name Polin, gets the spotlight on this season of "Bridgerton."

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☆ 'Bridgerton' season 3 teasers have fans freaking out about the famous 'mirror scene' — here's what actually happens in the book
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Teasers for season three of "Bridgerton" have hinted at the famous "mirror scene" from the books. Here's what actually happens in the "mirror scene" from Julia Quinn's fourth "Bridgerton" novel. AdvertisementIf you were paying attention to the "Bridgerton" teaser drop on March 27, you might feel very intrigued by something that the book's fans call the "mirror scene." pic.twitter.com/KRC6nsx7H1 — Bridgerton (@bridgerton) March 27, 2024Fans were quick to link the sequence to the book's famous "mirror scene." NetflixHere's how the 'Bridgerton' mirror scene actually goes down in the bookIn book four, "Romancing Mister Bridgerton," Penelope and Colin finally get engaged.

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☆ A 14-year-old was stranded in an airport for 19 hours on Christmas Eve after Southwest's flight chaos
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-08 | by ( Ryan Hogg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A 14-year-old Southwest passenger was stranded in a Baltimore airport for 19 hours on Christmas Eve. Southwest staff left Penelope Meyer alone as they repeatedly rebooked her flight to Florida. Penelope Meyer, 14, had been flying from Long Island, New York, to Fort Myers, Florida, to spend Christmas with her dad, Greg. "Otherwise, she was going to be sleeping in an airport alone as a 14-year-old girl," Greg said. While Greg found the additional expenses of about $2,000 to be an inconvenience, he was more concerned that staff had left Penelope alone for so long.

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