The leads for Season 5 of Bridgerton have been confirmed: it’s Francesca’s season!!!

Netflix announced on Tuesday (March 24) that Hannah Dodd and Masali Baduza will lead the season as they mourn the loss of John Stirling, and enter into a new romance. This means that Claudia Jessie‘s Eloise will lead season 6, as confirmed previously by Jess Brownell, the showrunner.

The logline for the season has also been released, as well as a teaser confirming the show is now in production.

Here’s the logline: The fifth season of Bridgerton spotlights introverted middle daughter Francesca (Hannah Dodd). Two years after losing her beloved husband John, Fran decides to reenter the marriage mart for practical reasons. But when John’s cousin Michaela (Masali Baduza) returns to London to tend to the Kilmartin estate, Fran’s complicated feelings will have her questioning whether to stick to her pragmatic intentions or pursue her inner passions.

We’re also predicting which other stars will be back, and who is likely exiting.

Keep reading to see what we expect from the season five cast…

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