Is benedict bridgerton gay in the books

Is Benedict Bridgerton gay? While Benedict Bridgerton’s sexuality isn’t stated in the books, showrunner Jess Brownell and actor Luke Thompson have confirmed that Benedict is pansexual. 1 By providing your information, you agree to our Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. 2 Benedict does not have the same arc regarding his sexuality in the Bridgerton books as he does in the show. Benedict's story in the Bridgerton books never mentions him exploring his bisexuality as his novel, An Offer From A Gentleman, focuses on his romance with Sophie Beckett. 3 Story beats have been shuffled around, new characters have been added, and the order in which each Bridgerton sibling finds their happily ever after has been altered. To quickly sum it up without giving too much of the plot away, he has a Cinderella-type romance with a mysterious woman named Sophie, whom he meets during a masquerade ball and whose identity remains hidden for quite some time. 4 In the original Bridgerton books, there's no reference to Benedict being queer. He actually marries a character who is yet to appear in the show called Sophie Beckett. His book also. 5 Bridgerton season 3 explores Benedict's sexuality in further depth than ever before. Here's how it differs to the books. 6 Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) has been what we might call queer-adjacent since season one, primarily through his dalliances with London’s sexually liberated underground party scene. 7 By providing your information, you agree to our Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. 8 Bridgerton fans have long speculated that Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) is gay or bisexual, with hints at his sexuality spanning as far back to season 1 when Benedict befriended Sir Henry Granville and people were picking up on some major chemistry between the two. 9 . 10 . 11 . 12