BRIDGERTON SECRETS & SCANDALS from season 3

From recasting to hidden messages, here's all you need to know about the hit show!

Dearest gentle readers, "the ton" is abuzz with excitement as Bridgerton returns to our screens. With the new social season upon us, Penelope Featherington (played by Nicola Coughlan) is set to catch the eye of several suitors this series. But as this author knows all too well, the course of true love never runs smooth, and season three is filled with secrets and scandals that would even surprise Lady Whistledown! Here Woman's Day uncovers them all...

FRANCESCA'S NEW FACE

One of the biggest scandals to rock the Bridgerton set this season was when Francesca Bridgerton was recast. The original actress to portray the character, Ruby Stokes, was unable to appear due to scheduling conflicts, so Enola Holmes 2 star Hannah Dodd was brought in to play the Bridgerton sibling. Fans were outraged by the decision, but Hannah's casting was warmly welcomed by her co-stars -although that didn't stop her from being terrified to join the show!