Bridgerton author Julia Quinn was initially surprised by the backlash that came after her character Michael Stirling’s gender ...

Bridgerton's Julia Quinn addresses fan reactions to Michaela's gender-swap and teases Francesca's future love story in the Netflix adaptation ...

Bridgerton first swept onto our screens in December 2020. And it felt like a breath of fresh air. This was a period drama that was full of scandals but also of love and female identity.

Does she marry John Stirling? Who is Michaela Stirling? Here's what happens in Francesca's book with John and Michael Stirling. Fans have described Francesca's book as a much more intense and ...

Why did they change Michael Stirling to Michaela Stirling in Bridgerton? Showrunner Jess Brownell has now explained why they decided to gender-flip Francesca's love interest. Speaking to Glamour ...

A TV insider told the publication: 'After introducing the controversial gender swap at the end of series three which saw Michael Stirling switched to Michaela, there is a chance execs could skip a ...

A new developer set up by former Morris + Company architect Ben Cross and FORE Partnership founder Basil Demeroutis says it ...

A TV insider said: "After introducing the controversial gender swap at the end of series three which saw Michael Stirling switched to Michaela, there is a chance execs could skip ahead to ...

This storyline has already generated a lot of conversation, as the character appears in the books as Michael Stirling, but has been reimagined for the TV series as a woman. Bridgerton author Julia ...

However, there are already signs that the showrunners are planning to rearrange things. Michael Stirling, a pivotal character in Francesca’s story who isn’t introduced until book six in Quinn ...

One of these will centre around Francesca Bridgerton’s love story with Michaela Stirling, which was teased at the end of season three. This storyline has already generated a lot of conversation, as ...

even though the show swaps out Michael Stirling for Michaela for keeping things fresh. Both stories promise emotional weight, with departures from the ballroom to more intimate settings.