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Phoebe Dynevor Not Invited Back to Bridgerton

Published 16 April 2026

Phoebe Dynevor, the actress who rose to fame as Daphne Bridgerton in the Netflix series, revealed in a recent interview that she has not been invited back to the show since her brief appearance in season two. Speaking on the Collider Ladies Night podcast, the 30-year-old star expressed openness to returning if asked, emphasizing that her absence stems from a lack of outreach from producers.

"I just want to say I have not received a call," Dynevor said. "And when I get that call, I will be there if I can." She reflected on the rapid success of Bridgerton's debut season in December 2020, which centered on Daphne's romance with Simon Basset, played by Regé-Jean Page. "When the first season came out, they didn't know what they needed to put in place," she explained. "So we were like the ones that got away, I think, in a certain way. But like we would—I can only speak for myself—I would always come back if I was asked."

Dynevor's comments highlight the evolving structure of the Shonda Rhimes-produced series, adapted from Julia Quinn's novels. Each season shifts focus to a different Bridgerton sibling's love story, starting with Daphne and Simon in the first installment, then Anthony...

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