United Kingdom, March 3 -- Rege-Jean Page avoids the "darker recesses of the internet" because he doesn't like reading gossip about himself.

The former 'Bridgerton' star, 37, has revealed he doesn't want to see false stories about himself on social media and believes it won't affect him if he's not "listening".

In an interview with The Telegraph newspaper, he explained: "I do generally try to avoid the darker recesses of the internet .

"It's only demanding if you're listening. It's the same as when people say, 'Don't believe your own hype.' Don't buy into your own narrative, because it's got nothing to do with you.

"It's hugely flattering that there's enough of a desire for people to talk about you. But it's got no bearing on you or y...