Funniest Reactions To The Duke's Official Departure From 'Bridgerton'

Bridgerton star Rege-Jean Page blew us all away in the first season. The steamy sex scenes he contributed to throughout the season will live rent-free in our minds forever and always. Alas, the show just announced that the tall, dark, and handsome Duke of Hastings that we have all come to know and love will not be returning for the second season of the period drama, which will focus more on Daphe's eldest brother, Anothony Bridgerton and his quest for love. Twitter immediately went into a frenzy over the heartbreaking news, some going so far as to say that The Duke was essentially the plot of the entire show (and let's be honest - they're not wrong). Apparently, each of the Bridgerton books focuses on the story of a different sibling, so the responsibility to keep the thirsty fans of the show satisfied falls to Jonathan Bailey, who plays Anthony, this time around. Till then, we'll all be mourning the loss of our sexy duke - scroll down for the most hilarious reactions on Twitter. 

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    Purple - Regé-Jean Page @regejean Pleasure and a privilege! An honour to be a member of the family - on and off screen, cast, crew and incredible fans - the love is real and will just keep growing Bridgerton O @bridgerton · Apr 2 Your Grace, it has been a pleasure. Lady Whistledown's SOCIETY PAPERS Dearest Readers, While all eyes turn to Lord Anthony Bridgerton's quest to find a Viscountess, we bid adieu to Regé-Jean Page, who so triumphantly played the Duke of Hastings. We'll miss Simon's prese
    via @regejean

    Through Lady Whistledown, Bridgerton tweeted that the thirst trap we have to come to know and love in Season 1 will not be returning for Season 2. At first, I thought it was an April Fools prank. But then Rege-Jean Page confirmed it with his very serious response. That's when I realized April Fools was already behind us, and my heart broke into a million pieces. I wasn't prepared, and neither was Twitter. 

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    Smile - Rajeev @Rajeev_The_King Brown girls after finding out that the Duke of Hastings will not be returning for Bridgerton Season 2 I feel my heart crack. 9:31 AM - Apr 3, 2021 · Twitter Web App
    via @Rajeev_The_King

    Everyone burning for The Duke in Season 1 is currently unsure what to do with themselves. Shonda Rhimes insists that the show must go on, but how could it possibly go on without The Duke? Our hearts are definitely cracked, and surely will never return to their previous state of being whole. 

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    Forehead - Kèlow Christopher @kelow_C ... Season 2 Of @bridgerton #Bridgerton With Duke of Hastings vs without the Duke of Hastings OC 8:22 AM - Apr 3, 2021 - Twitter for iPhone
    via @kelow_C
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    Product - Bridgerton Out of Context @BridgertonOC The show is called #Bridgerton after all. Not "The Hastings" Then I am afraid I must disappoint you. 3:03 AM - Apr 3, 2021 - Twitter for iPhone
    via @BridgertonOC
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    Font - wanda maximoff is a milf ... @maya_dunbar Bridgerton views after yesterday's news MM 12:34 AM · Apr 4, 2021 · Twitter for iPhone
    via @maya_dunbar
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    Font - conundrum X ... @ImViviannn So what l'm hearing is Bridgerton is canceled?? 6:28 PM · Apr 3, 2021 · Twitter for iPhone
    via @ImViviannn
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    Font - Cali ... @calidreamin08 Damn, I was looking forward to seeing more of the Duke in dad mode. Whyyy #bridgerton 11:07 PM · Apr 3, 2021 · Twitter for Android
    via @calidreamin08
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    Hair - Kendra Leigh @KendraS28_ THE DUKE?? NOT IN SEASON 2 OF BRIDGERTON??? Don't they know he's the reason we watch the show @dashnavy
    via @KendraS28_
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    Forehead - planna @planna79 I can deal with the DUKE of SUSSEX leaving but not the DUKE of Hastings #Bridgerton #netflix #RegeJean
    via @planna79
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    Font - Duchess of hastings ... @Dr_kuks Replying to @NellyBota and @Enioluwa_ My condolences to shonda Rhimes ... we will follow the duke to his next series 9:06 PM · Apr 3, 2021 · Twitter for iPhone
    via @Dr_kuks
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    Head - rachel is sebastian stany 2 sccount @bloodyrachell Daphne will remain a but we bid adieu to Regé-Jean Page, who so triumphantly played the Duke of Hastings devoted wife & sister, #Bridgerton
    via @bloodyrachell
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    Font - Louise Litt ... @moni_lisa Do Bridgerton fans not realize that the show is not about Daphne and the Duke of Hastings but that each season will follow the life of each sibling, just like in the book series? Y'all saw a pretty face and sex scenes and everything you knew about the books went out the door Imao 5:28 PM · Apr 3, 2021 · Twitter Web App
    via @moni_lisa
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    Font - S @smnthgwy U don't understand, the Duke of Hastings is the plot! He is 'Bridgerton' a 3:48 PM · Apr 3, 2021 · Twitter Web App
    via @smnthgwy

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