The Disney Prince Bridgerton's Jonathan Bailey Has A Crush On (Aren't We All, Though?)

Netflix and Shonda Rhimes' adaptation of Julia Quinn's best-selling series of romantic novels is undoubtedly one of the most popular shows on television right now, which means that every actor in it is already a full-fledged celebrity.

But that doesn't mean they are any different from the fans who adore them, and Jonathan Bailey, who plays Anthony Bridgerton, is here to prove that.

While his character is straight, the actor himself came out publicly in 2018. However, it looks like Jonathan has always been open about his sexuality, even to himself, as he recently revealed that he had a huge crush on a certain Disney prince — Eric from The Little Mermaid — when he was younger.

The actor called the prince completely dashing and described him as the perfect guy for Ariel, as she was always striving, so falling in love with a man from another country was the perfect way for her to prove that she was much more than just a mermaid. In addition, Jonathan described Eric as a metaphor for his youth, as he, like Ariel, was always struggling to find the perfect escape into another life.

Fans were thrilled to hear Jonathan's tender revelation, as it once again proved that he is a true role model for all the gay people out there. While calling a Disney character your crush may not seem like a big deal, people argue that Jonathan has done a huge service to the LGBTQ+ community, making it clear that having a crush at a young age is nothing to be ashamed of.

After Jonathan revealed his childhood infatuation with the Disney prince, fans are urging other Bridgerton actors to reveal their crushes as well, as it is not only interesting for the fandom but can also serve as a great promo for the upcoming Season 3. However, people are pretty sure that Prince Eric will be chosen by at least half of the cast!