‘Bridgerton’ fans were in for a lovely surprise when Regé-Jean Page and Nicola Coughlan reunited for the Saturday Night Live UK premiere. The touching moment, captured during the credits, sparked waves of nostalgia among viewers around the world. Saturday Night Live UK premiered on 21 March 2026, 50 years after the original US version, with Tina Fey as host and Wet Leg as musical guests. Stars like Graham Norton, Michael Cera and the ‘Bridgerton’ couple made cameo appearances. Coughlan joined Fey’s monologue to ask a question, while Page appeared in a locker room sketch with the host. Fey’s star power and celebrity cameos set the bar high. At the end of the episode, sharp-eyed fans spotted Page and Coughlan chatting and hugging on stage.
A sweet time to meet
This surprise “Bridgerton” reunion set social media ablaze as fans shared clips of the star’s genuine joy. “There was a ‘Bridgerton’ reunion on the inaugural episode of SNL UK, hosted by guest Tina Fey,” reports People magazine. The hug brought back memories of Season 1’s Page as the Duke of Hastings and Coughlan’s Penelope Featherington, whose story blossomed later. Viewers online raved, calling it “the closest thing we get to a Simon and Penelope screen moment”. One fan tweeted about tasting the touch, while others hoped it would hint at Page’s return. Coughlan, prepared for future seasons at Bridgerton, was excited to reconnect with his former colleague. Bridgerton’s legacy and fan expectations Page and Coughlan shared the screen for the first time in Bridgerton’s explosive 2020 debut season, the Netflix hit released on Christmas Day. Page directed opposite Phoebe Dynevor, but left after one season, saying she “signed up to do the job” and moved on. At a recent Essence Black Women in Hollywood event, she told reporters, “I wasn’t active online and I didn’t know what the fans were expressing,” when asked about her comeback. Coughlan stepped into the spotlight for Season 3 with Luke Newton. Fans love these off-screen connections that keep the Regency romance alive. Since then, Dynevor has appeared, but Simon’s absence leaves a void that many want to fill.
