Hold onto your riding crops, "Bridgerton" fans, because Luke Newton, the dashing actor who portrays Colin Bridgerton, has spilled the tea on a behind-the-scenes secret that’s both hilarious and endearing. In a recent interview, Newton confessed that his equestrian skills aren’t exactly up to par with his on-screen persona, recounting a disastrous first attempt at horse-riding that left him bouncing in the saddle… and ultimately led to a noticeable absence of horseback scenes in Season 3.

"I’ll Figure it Out": The Perils of a "Creative" CV

Every actor has embellished their resume at some point in their career, hoping to land that dream role. But for Luke Newton, his lack of horse-riding experience became a “Bridgerton” bombshell he couldn’t outrun.

"I didn’t have it on my CV, luckily, because I knew the horse riding story," Newton confessed, a mischievous glint in his eye.

He knew that "Bridgerton," with its lavish balls, countryside escapades, and dashing gentlemen on horseback, would require some equestrian prowess. But he “couldn’t horse ride at all” before landing the role of Colin Bridgerton.

A Not-So-Smooth Entrance: Bouncing His Way into "Bridgerton"

Newton’s first attempt at horse-riding, filmed for his grand entrance in Season 1, was a comedic disaster.

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