Hold onto your tiaras, Bridgerton fans, because Season 3 just threw us a curveball spicier than Lady Whistledown’s gossip column. Francesca Bridgerton, the quiet one who married sweetheart John, might be harboring a secret that’s sending shockwaves through the ton (and the internet).

From "I Do" to "Do I… Like Women?"

Remember Francesca and John’s whirlwind romance? Yeah, whirlwind in the sense that it was about as exciting as watching paint dry. But hey, we were promised a love story that proved "calm and steady" could be just as captivating as passionate stolen kisses and declarations of undying devotion.

Then came the wedding. The kiss. And Francesca’s reaction (or lack thereof), which could only be described as “disappointed school teacher who just drew a name she doesn’t like for Secret Santa.

Cue the collective gasp heard ‘round the world (and the frantic Googling of “Is Francesca Bridgerton a lesbian in the books?”).

Michaela Enters the Chat (and Francesca's Orbit)

As if Francesca’s lukewarm response to her hubby wasn’t enough to raise eyebrows, enter Michaela – John’s oh-so-charming cousin. Suddenly, Francesca’s stammering like she’s back in Eloise’s book club and can’t remember what she read.

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