Bridgerton is eloise gay

Bridgerton showrunner Jess Brownell has responded to suggestions that Eloise Claudia Jessie is queer. The character has been at the centre of fan speculation, notably given she has shown little interest in men on the show. While she does marry a man in the original novels, the Netflix show has been known to deviate from the source. Despite this, Brownell has said in a new interview that Eloise's lack of interest is down to her being more drawn to "cerebral pursuits" at the moment.

Bridgerton showrunner Jess Brownell has responded to suggestions that Eloise Claudia Jessie is queer. The character has been at the centre of fan speculation, notably given she has shown little interest in men on the show. While she does marry a man in the original novels, the Netflix show has been known to deviate from the source. Despite this, Brownell has said in a new interview that Eloise's lack of interest is down to her being more drawn to "cerebral pursuits" at the moment.

Fans have theorised that Eloise is queer-coded ever since Bridgeton debuted in Claudia Jessie has responded to theories that Eloise is queer and it's great news for Bridgerton fans who think that she is. As soon as the first season of Bridgerton came out in , fans speculated that Eloise is queer-coded. Eloise is yet to have a same-sex romance in the show but many queer fans have identified with Eloise's story.

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