We’ve only just cooled down from the steamy fourth season of Bridgerton, but the next lead has officially been confirmed, and it’s a major departure from the original books.

As speculation reaches a fever pitch, we’re indulging in everything we know about the much-anticipated fifth season.

Today, we sit down with Grace Rouvray from the Watch Party podcast to unpack the reveal of Francesca Bridgerton and Michaela Stirling, exploring the internet’s reaction to the gender-swap and why the show decided to skip over Eloise for now.

Plus, we investigate the future of Lady Whistledown and whether we’ll be waiting years for the next chapter of the ton to drop on Netflix

Check out Watch Party here

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US Today Show host Savannah Guthrie has given her first interview since the abduction of her mother
OpenAI is shutting down Sora, the app users used to create deep fakes of public figures
An Iranian official says the US 15 point peace plan is still being considered
Australia's Foreign Minister has warned Israel against occupying Lebanon

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Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy

Guest: Grace Rouvray, Host of Watch Party

Audio Producer: Lu Hill

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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