We’re all addicted to Rivals.
If you haven’t watched the Disney+ show, cancel your plans tonight and get to bingeing.
Rivals has been dubbed a “bonkbuster” which is based on Jilly Cooper’s best selling novel.
And of course, it stars our very own Aidan Turner and Victoria Smurfit.
Now the series has been confirmed for a second season!
Set in England during the 1980s, season one follows the bitter rivalry between Rupert Campbell-Black, played by Alex Hassell, and Lord Tony Baddingham played by David Tennant, in TV broadcasting.
Our very own Aidan plays Declan O’Hara, a temperamental Irish former BBC journalist who is recruited by Lord Baddingham’s TV network to host his own show at the beginning of the series.
While Victoria stars as Maud O’Hara, Declan’s wife and a former actress whose marriage is recovering from an affair she had prior to the series, and is known to be flirtatious with other men.
Their daughter Taggie was certainly a fan favourite character, especially due to her romance with Rupert.
So it looks like Victoria and Aidan will be back in some shape or form for season two.
Speaking of the show returning for a second season Dame Jilly Cooper, Executive Producer and Rivals author, said: “Nearly 40 years after my novel Rivals was published, I’ve adored seeing the world fall in love with my beloved characters – Rutshire’s Finest.
“And it has been a fairytale come true working with Happy Prince and Disney+ on the first season. I’m orgasmic with excitement and cannot wait for the return of my superhero Rupert Campbell-Black and the rest of the characters in season two!”
Lee Mason, Executive Director of Scripted Originals, EMEA Disney+, added: “It’s been phenomenal seeing the reaction to Dame Jilly Cooper’s Rivals – this autumn’s most talked about series.
“We’re thrilled that existing fans of the novels, alongside those new to the Cooperverse, have taken the series to their hearts. I can’t wait to get back to Rutshire and see what exciting drama the Happy Prince team have in store for season two – bring on more romance, betrayal, and shoulder pads!”
While Dominic Treadwell-Collins, Chief Creative Officer of Happy Prince and Alexander Lamb, Creative Director of Happy Prince said: “It’s been magical to receive the love back from viewers that we put into Rivals.
“The Rivals team set out to create people’s favourite television show, something enduring that our audience would take to their hearts and watch and rewatch. We’re delighted that we’re returning to Rutshire with Jilly and Disney+. It’s a special place to be.”
We’ll be first to watch!