Ruby Stokes Explains Why She Left 'Bridgerton' After Just 2 Seasons

Ruby Stokes, who played Francesca Bridgerton in the first two seasons of the Netflix series Bridgerton, is explaining her decision to leave the show.

The 22-year-old actress announced last year that she would be departing the series and she has already been replaced for season three.

Francesca had very limited appearances in the first season. In the second season, she appeared in the first three episodes but then disappeared without explanation after that.

In a new interview to promote her current project, Ruby explained her exit.

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“It wasn’t an easy decision. But it was incredible being part of a cultural moment like Bridgerton. The versatility in acting is so joyous, and there was something about Lucy that just drew me to her. I found her very exciting and being presented with that opportunity, I wanted to take it and explore it,” Ruby told Variety.

In response to Francesca’s disappearance in season two, Ruby said, “I did see the memes people were creating, and they tickled me! They were funny and very joyous. I think the fans of both Bridgerton and Lockwood & Co. were very supportive and encouraging and fun about it all. But I don’t want to delve too deep sometimes, because you can read a lot of stuff and start overthinking things. I like it to end my scrolling somewhere.”

Ruby is now starring in the new Netflix series Lockwood & Co., which is out now.