Bridgerton fans are calling Benedict Bridgerton an “icon” after his latest queer adventure in the first episode of the latest season. Spoiler warning for Bridgerton season four, episode one. The first episode sees Benedict and Sophie meet at the masquerade ball hosted by Lady Violet Bridgerton (Ruth Gemmell). Luke Thompson in Bridgerton season four. “My icon Benedict Bridgerton being late to his family’s ball because he was having gay sex,” celebrated one fan on X/Twitter.