The Rivals finale gave midlife women permission to prioritise themselves and I’ve never seen a reaction quite like it

Rivals season two saw Lady Monica Baddingham (Claire Rushbrook) and Lizzie Vereker (Katherine Parkinson) in a conversation both longing to leave the men they are unhappy with. The reaction online has been fierce.

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Jun 10, 2026 - 12:35
The Rivals finale gave midlife women permission to prioritise themselves and I’ve never seen a reaction quite like it
Rivals season two saw Lady Monica Baddingham (Claire Rushbrook) and Lizzie Vereker (Katherine Parkinson) in a conversation both longing to leave the men they are unhappy with. The reaction online has been fierce.
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