Bridgerton’s ravishing, tear-jerking, twisty fourth season left us with burning questions but the one which has set the internet ablaze is: who on earth is the new Lady Whistledown? After Penelope’s resignation as the Ton’s chief gossipmonger, a new acid-tongued society insider has taken her place, but who could it possibly be? Below, find 18 of our most compelling (or totally batshit) theories.. Cressida Cowper. Liam Daniel/Netflix © 2025. In all honesty, this is where my mind went first—yes, the new Lady Penwood didn’t have it in her last time, but now, she’s back with a bang, and has perhaps learnt a thing or two in her time away? And by becoming the new Lady Whistledown, wouldn’t she be able to ease her own transition back into society and into everyone’s good graces?. Francesca Stirling. Liam Daniel/Netflix © 2025
