Wikimedia Commons/Bridgerton season 4 TV A new Lady Whistledown is revealed! Discover the shocking twist as Penelope Featherington passes the gossip column's pen in the Bridgerton season 4 finale. March 14, 2026 AceShowbiz - Bridgerton has ended its fourth season with a surprising twist, introducing a new Lady Whistledown to the ton. The iconic gossip columnist role, until now held by Penelope Featherington (played by Nicola Coughlan), passes on to an unknown successor as teased in the season finale.