As season 4 of Bridgerton came out, a majority of fans continuously requested information on whether or not Lady Danbury would continue being part of the series. Rumours ramped up at a quick pace this season because she was only shown to take a break from her normal place next to Queen Charlotte. With the character being in every episode of the previous seasons, many people were becoming so concerned that she might be stepping back or being written out of the series.Lady Danbury is not leaving the show; if anything, she has been confirmed by Bridgerton's production team to return for seasons to come. Showrunner Jess Brownell has stated in interviews with both ScreenRant and Deadline that Lady Danbury (as played by Adjoa Andoh) will continue through the rest of the Bridgerton series, confirming the news for fans.Brownell also indicated that Lady Danbury might have a slightly different appearance during Season 4 than previously seen. However, this won't indicate that Lady Danbury is leaving, and this is part of a much larger story arc that was developed by the writers. The creators have chosen to infuse 'powers imbalance' into the plot through Lady Danbury's links with Queen Charlotte and between Benedict and Sophie.Lady Danbury has consistently been one of the most prominent and loved characters on the show. Her story this season presents writers with an opportunity to develop another unique view of Lady Danbury's life outside the confines of just supporting the queen. According to Brownell, this gives more depth to her character and to her long friendship with the queen.What has the showrunner said about Lady Danbury's future in Bridgerton?Jess Brownell's comments are very clear. She told Deadline that they have "no intentions" of pulling Lady Danbury out of the story. She also repeated that Lady Danbury will be in Bridgerton Season 5. This is one of the strongest confirmations fans could hope for. Brownell explained that the change in Lady Danbury's scenes in Season 4 does not mean the character is going anywhere. It only means the writers wanted to show the struggles that come when a loyal friend begins to create more space for herself.Brownell also explained that this season looks closely at the relationship between servants, employers, and those in between. Sophie's story fits into this theme since she is the illegitimate daughter of an earl who is forced to work as a maid. The show uses this idea to build tension in her romance with Benedict. In the same way, the queen and Lady Danbury's changing dynamic helps highlight this theme. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe important point is this: Brownell has confirmed directly that Lady Danbury will continue to be part of the show in Season 5. So any rumours about her leaving after Bridgerton Season 4 are not true.Why Lady Danbury still matters in the story of Bridgerton?Lady Danbury has always been a central figure in Bridgerton. She is close to the Bridgerton family and almost serves as a guide or older advisor to many of them. She helped raise Simon, who appears in Season 1. She also supported the Sharma family when they first came to London. Her connection with Violet remains warm and important.Even though the show moves from one love story to another each season, Lady Danbury continues to be the steady character who knows the inner workings of the ton. She also brings emotional weight to the story because of her long friendship with Queen Charlotte. The new season simply gives the friendship fresh layers by showing what happens when Lady Danbury wants something different for herself.According to Brownell, Lady Danbury could be a significant factor in the stories of Eloise and Francesca in the future. Both characters will be the stars of Seasons 5 and 6, with the confirmation of the order to come later. As Lady Danbury has appeared in Julia Quinn's writings, there are an abundance of ways for the writers to keep Lady Danbury alive within the show's scope.Additionally, fans noted that when Season 4 started, there were several standout characters that stayed relatively low profile during their time in Bridgerton, like Anthony and Kate, relative to how they performed earlier. The same is true for Lady Danbury; thus, this does not mean she is gone or excluded, it simply means that the series is working through various romantic plotlines.Season 4, Part 1, is currently available to watch on Netflix, and Part 2 will premiere February 26, 2026. For now, fans can be assured Lady Danbury remains in the Bridgerton family.