Hold onto your bonnets, Bridgerton buffs, because Lady Whistledown herself (okay, fine, Nicola Coughlan) just dropped a truth bomb that has sent the internet into a frenzy. Our favorite literary wallflower, Penelope Featherton, and the perpetually oblivious Colin Bridgerton, are BACK on set for Bridgerton Season 4. And yes, before you ask, the all-caps are completely necessary.

The Instagram story heard 'round the world was a seemingly innocent selfie of Coughlan and her co-star, Luke Newton, both beaming brighter than the diamonds on Queen Charlotte's next wig. The caption? Short, sweet, and capable of inducing mass hysteria: "He lives!"
"He lives!" Could this be a playful nod to Colin's extended Italian adventure? Or perhaps a cheeky reference to the way he's been MIA from Penelope's love life (and our screens) for far too long?
Either way, the internet – namely, the passionate and slightly terrifying corner of it dedicated to all things #Polin – exploded.
"OMG! They look SO ready to film! I can practically hear the sizzling chemistry through my phone." - @Bridgerton_Addict, Twitter
"Someone please check on Penelope's ink supply. I have a feeling she'll be needing extra for all the longing glances Colin's about to inspire.
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