Outlander fans distraught at 'devastatingly cruel' theory Claire was kept from parents
WARNING: This article contains spoilers from the Outlander franchise.
As Outlander fans eagerly anticipate the prequel Blood of My Blood, a chilling theory has emerged concerning Claire and her parents, Henry and Julia Beauchamp.
Claire Fraser (portrayed by Caitriona Balfe) had a tragic childhood, losing her parents in a car crash when she was just five-years-old.
This led to her adoption by her uncle Quentin Lambert Beauchamp (Prentis Hancock), a historian and archaeologist who instilled in her a love for history.
However, with the upcoming release of Blood of My Blood on Friday, August 9, on MGM+, the prequel has sparked numerous questions about Claire's parents.
Hints suggest that after Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine) and Julia Moriston (Hermoine Corfield) fall in love during the First World War, Julia finds herself transported back to 1714 via the iconic Highland stones.
It's suggested that she and Henry are separated by time but remain determined to reunite.
A Reddit user posed an intriguing question: "I just had this thought... if it turns out Claire's parents ended up living their lives in the past, wouldn't it be possible they were alive and well when she went through the stones?"
In response, another fan agreed: "That was my thought when I saw the trailer.
"What if the stones were reuniting her with her parents and Jamie accidentally 'interrupted' that."
A third emotionally remarked: "That would be such a devastatingly cruel twist of fate.
"Claire travels to when her parents are but no one's the wiser and by the time it's revealed they've already died of old age."
As yet, there has been no confirmation whether either Balfe or Heughan will return to their roles as Claire and Jamie in Blood of My Blood.
However, given that time travel features heavily in the MGM+ series, there remains a chance their storylines could intersect in the spin-off.
During a Q&A session about Blood of My Blood, Balfe admitted: "I did not start the show thinking I would ever meet my parents.
"I didn't know that these guys were going to be part of the prequel and I was super excited when I found out they were because I think I was like, 'Oh great, like it's really cool that Claire's parents are in the show.'
"Having met Hermione and Jeremy, I'm like they are definitely fitting parents."
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
ITV News
2 hours ago
- ITV News
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight to write script for upcoming James Bond film
British screenwriter Steven Knight, who created the hit TV show Peaky Blinders, is to write the upcoming James Bond film, Amazon MGM Studios has confirmed. Oscar-nominated director Denis Villeneuve, known for Dune and Arrival, is already on board to direct the latest installment in the series, alongside producers Amy Pascal (the Spider-Man franchise) and David Heyman (who produced all eight Harry Potter films). Knight is an award-winning screenwriter, producer, and director. He is the creator, executive producer, and writer of BAFTA-winning series Peaky Blinders, starring Cillian Murphy, who is reprising the lead role in an upcoming film, also written by Knight. Knight's work also includes Emmy-nominated shows Taboo and See, the BAFTA-nominated SAS Rogue Heroes, and A Thousand Blows, This Town, The Veil, and All the Light We Cannot See, which earned multiple nominations at the 2024 Golden Globes. He also co-created the game show phenomenon Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, which has since had recreations across the globe. It earned a Guinness World Record for best-selling TV entertainment format in 2018, with 102 versions at the time. The question now remains as to who will take up the iconic role of 007, after Daniel Craig's departure from the franchise after No Time To Die in 2021. Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who recently starred in 28 Years Later, remains the bookies' favourite to take on the role, with Callum Turner, Theo James and Henry Cavill also reported to be in the running. Amazon acquired MGM and its back catalogue - including the James Bond series - in 2022, creating Amazon MGM Studios. In March 2025, the studio signed a deal with long-standing Bond producers, Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson to gain creative control of the film series.
BBC News
7 hours ago
- BBC News
Southampton sees arts boost despite city of culture failure
Southampton is benefitting from investment into arts and cultural events and activities despite its failed bid to become UK City of Culture, an arts organisation has city made the shortlist in 2022 to be named UK City of Culture for 2025 and received £1.57m of new arts funding as a ultimately lost out to Bradford which is staging the year-long celebration of art, music and special community Forward said it had delivered some of the programme within the bid which was helping to boost tourism and "cultural-led regeneration". The city's Culture Trust was awarded the grant by Arts Council England in 2022 to fund events, festivals and new projects. It followed an announcement of an additional £11.5m investment the previous the unsuccessful bid, the council and the Cultural Trust had said they wanted to carry out as much of what was contained within the bid as they Whitaker, chief executive of the trust - now renamed Southampton Forward, told the BBC: "It has enabled us to deliver some of the programme - albeit at a different scale and pace."Its 2023-25 Impact Report listed activities including funding the display of Jane Austen's writing table in the city as part of the commemorations of the 250th anniversary of the author's Emerge Youth Festival and a new destination website were also highlighted as the progress in the city's community arts and tourism planned events include a Black History Month exploration of Southampton's jazz connections and the City Reflections project, illuminating its heritage walls."We've brought in additional investment and we're doing projects that not only benefiting people here but also brings people in to spend money."It isn't just about economic return, which is important, but it's also about social return - the importance of diversity in the city, we must celebrate that more - that diversity of part of who we are," Ms Whittaker said. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
Daily Mail
16 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Trader Joe's fans question early fall product rollout
By Fans were unhappy to learn that Trader Joe's has already unveiled fall-themed products at some of its stores, despite it still being the middle of summer. Talia Heskett, who goes by Trader Joe's Talia on TikTok , visited stores this week and spotted items that enraged some customers. She picked out the fall-themed Pumpkin Pancake and Waffle Mix, as well as the Maple Leaf Cookies, which start at $3.99 per box. 'I LOVE fall and Halloween and such but maple and pumpkin stuff in July seems silly. It's just getting to be real tomato and corn season!,' a shopper commented on the video . 'As a teacher, I'm going to need them to put those fall products back in the warehouse,' another customer responded. 'I am so not ready for the Fall products when it's 98 degrees outside,' another commented joked. Another person chimed in: 'People slow down we're not even in August.' Alongside pointing out the autumnal products, Heskett also showed her followers a variety of other items she was excited to try. The shopping expert admitted to purchasing a $1.99 box of Trader Joe's Fruit Jellies Candy, which is a new product. Coming in peach, cherry, mango and pear flavors, the supermarket chain called it a 'fun' and 'scrumptious' treat created by a UK confectionary expert. Heskett was also intrigued by Trader Joe's new Orange Mimosa wine cocktail, which gained the attention of TikTokers. Starting at $7.99, Reddit users described the mimosa beverage as a 'delicious' drink that works for 'picnic style situations.' Once Heskett was finished looking at food and drinks, she made her way to the store's plant aisle. She enjoyed the 'cute little pots' but praised the location's mini calandiva plants, which start at $6.99 at select stores. The video then showed the TikToker making her way to the recently-opened Trader Joe's in Northridge, California . While there, Heskett spotted a couple of new Trader Joe's 'mascots,' which are gray squirrel stuffed animals named Shirley and Jiffy. Trader Joe's is operating around 600 stores while continuing its massive expansion across the US. However, loyal shoppers were confused recently when they found out a new store would open on 14140 Riverside Drive in Sherman Oaks, California . The location is right down the street from another Trader Joe's, and the company plans to keep them both operating. 'Maybe we are living in a simulation, because that seems like a glitch in the matrix,' a TikTok user commented on a video of the two stores last month. Another user claimed that the original store is one of the busiest in the state, so the retailer is testing the two spots. Another claimed the opening of the new store was delayed, so the chain had to re-sign the lease for the old location.
