Jonathan Bailey says Bridgerton role did not improve real-life romance during Chicken Shop Date interview

Express Tribune

3 days ago

While promoting his upcoming film Jurassic World Rebirth, actor Jonathan Bailey appeared on the popular YouTube series Chicken Shop Date, where he offered a candid reflection on his role in the hit Netflix series Bridgerton. Despite playing the swoon-worthy Lord Anthony Bridgerton for three seasons, Bailey admitted the romantic period drama hasn't improved his own love life.
"It's fantasy, isn't it? Romance is grounded and real," Bailey said when host Amelia Dimoldenberg asked if the show had made him better at love. His response underlined the divide between on-screen passion and everyday relationships.
The interview took a humorous turn when Bailey told Dimoldenberg he could picture her in the Bridgerton world. When she asked if he could cast her, he laughed, admitting he had 'no power' but could 'put a word in.' Asked what kind of character she'd play, Bailey joked she'd be 'really uptight'—a 'potential spinster,' sparking an animated reaction from the host.
Bailey is currently promoting Jurassic World Rebirth, where he stars alongside Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali. In an interview with People, Bailey described the project as a clear summer blockbuster from the outset, saying the cast felt the energy on set from day one.
Johansson echoed his enthusiasm, telling People she hopes the film captures the wonder of the original Jurassic Park for a new generation. 'It makes you dream,' she said.
The full interview with Bailey is available now on Chicken Shop Date's YouTube channel. His remarks offer a charming contrast to the romance-driven persona fans know from Bridgerton—a reminder that even TV's most eligible bachelors are just regular people off-screen.