Who is John Stirling, Earl of Kilmartin, in Bridgerton, and the actor who plays him?

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Who is John Stirling in Bridgerton season 3?Liam Daniel

There's so many new love interests in season 3 of Bridgerton that it's a little hard to keep up, but only one of them has truly caught Francesca's eye. And honestly who can blame her. especially with how crazy the marriage mart can be and how a girl only wants some moments of quiet (we get it!).

Luckily, John Stirling, Earl of Kilmartin, seems to have gotten the message and so far he's proven himself to be her top pick as she looks for a husband this season. So who is this amazing and handsome man who has found the way to her heart? Here's everything you need to know about John Stirling, Earl of Kilmartin in Bridgerton season 3.

So, wait, who is John Stirling?

John Stirling is one of the eligible men in this year's marriage mart who seems to have his eye on Francesca Bridgerton. We first meet him in episode 3, when he bumps into Francesca outside of the ball. Francesca notes that she was in search for some quiet and he tells her that they should enjoy it together. While he doesn't actually formally introduce himself that night, it's clear that there is a spark between them as she heads back inside.

At the beginning of episode 4, he ends up making a surprise appearance at the Bridgerton household where he calls upon Francesca. Surprising the rest of the family, the two don't really share a word until he leaves.

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Liam Daniel

She later bumps into him while near the shops where they share a conversation about someone playing an instrument outside. However, Francesca notes that she would rather hear it played some other way, which quickly prompts Lord Kilmartin to leave and leaving her confused.

Later on, at the ball, he reunites with Francesca and presents her with a scroll with the music as she wanted to hear it. She runs off back home to play it, surprising Violet and clearly confirming that they are a love match.

Who plays John Stirling? Meet Victor Alli

Victor Alli plays John Stirling in season 3 of Bridgerton. He recently appeared in Andor and Death on the Nile, as well as 2021 film Belfast and the drama Gangs of London.

The actor is 28 and graduated from RADA in 2019. He has two siblings - a brother and a sister - and acted alongside Amy Adams in The Glass Menagerie during his West End debut in 2022.

Bridgerton season 3 part 1 is now streaming on Netflix. Season 3 part 2 drops on the streaming service on 13th June.

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