New episode stills from Bridgerton’s upcoming season may hint at where Anthony and Kate’s story will be going next, getting fans excited to see last season’s couple during their happily ever after. Bridgerton follows the Bridgerton family in Regency England as the siblings each find love during the social season. Season 3 is set to follow Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan), as Colin assists her in finding a husband as she struggles with the fallout of last season, with the two slowly coming to terms with their feelings for each other, both friendly and otherwise.

The show is based on the book series by Julia Quinn, who signed on as a writer along with creator Chris Van Dusen, with season 1 premiering on Netflix in 2020. The series was already renewed for a third and fourth season in 2021, with season 2 airing in 2022 to critical acclaim. Season 3 is currently set to premiere in two parts in May and June of 2024.

New Photos Hint That Kate May Be Pregnant in Bridgerton Season 3

These photos were released in April 2024

These new photos seem to reveal that Kate may be pregnant, giving Kate and Anthony fresh character arcs for season 3 as they take on parenthood and step back from the limelight. In one of the photos, the family is outside the Bridgerton house, greeting Colin as he has just returned from his travels. Fans noticed Kate resting her hand against her stomach in the background, possibly implying that she could be pregnant, adding a new addition to their season 3 storyline in more ways than one.

Bridgerton Season 3’s Pregnancy Story Could Allow Anthony & Kate To Step Back

Kate’s pregnancy could not only allow Anthony and Kate to take a step back from the narrative organically, but it could also be a sweet counterpoint to the building tension and drama of Bridgerton season 3’s storyline. Kate being pregnant would allow Anthony and Kate’s story a strong avenue to continue down that does not largely involve the rest of the family while still allowing them peace from their own tumultuous season. This would allow them to organically step away from the limelight as they navigate their upcoming parenthood as well as assist Francesca during her first social season.

Kate’s pregnancy would also give Bridgerton season 3 a sweet narrative contrast during the more dramatic moments of Colin and Penelope’s story. By having this storyline, fans can witness both a new love story as well as an ongoing happily ever after, creating a contrast that will keep audiences engaged as each couple navigates those challenges with their respective partners. With the release date of Bridgerton season 3 drawing closer, fans continue to speculate on the fates of many of these characters as a new social season is set to begin.