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Clare Edwards

Clare Edwards (Seasons 6- )

Played by Aislinn Paul

"A person can be good and mixed up all at the same time."

Darcy's little sister who always felt pigeonholed into being the smart Edwards daughter. Clare is also very level-headed with a strong set of morals. She isn't afraid to stand up for what she believes in, not even against the school principal. She meets KC Guthrie who slowly breaks her out of her shell and the two eventually start a relationship. In season 10, she gets a new look and even ditches the glasses. Her parents divorce, leaving Clare in the middle. Clare's whole ideal system is turned up-side down, and she becomes lost. During that period, she begins an intense relationship with Eli, a fellow writer. But after seeing Eli's dark side and controlling nature come out full force, she breaks it off with him. After the break up, she starts a relationship with childhood friend and step-brother Jake, which dissolves rather quickly. But after finally confronting her issues, she's doing better -- and even considering rekindling with Eli.

Alli Bhandari

Alliah "Alli" Bhandari (Seasons 8- )

Played by Melinda Shankar

“When I'm around boys, I do dumb things. I make mistakes...”

Alli is younger sister to Sav, and isn't about to stay in his shadow. Alli is a fun girl who rebukes her Muslim traditions in regards to how women should dress and act. As soon as she gets to school, she changes into her more fashionable outfits. She strives to attain popularity but unfortunately with her genius intellect, comes a lack of common sense and people skills. She lands herself in a mini-school scandal regarding her boiler room activities in season 10 and this culminates into her parents finding out about her double life. She voluntarily transfers out of Degrassi to appease her parents but due to all the pressure and disappointment, she ends up running away from home. She does eventually return and is now trying to change for the better along with her family and get more involved in school activities.

KC Guthrie

KC Guthrie (Seasons 8- )

Played by Sam Earle

“You have this idea of me, that I'm a 'good guy.' I liked it...”

KC Guthrie is smart kid who desperately wants to be a good guy and been seen as one. His father is in jail, and he is a former juvenile delinquent. He also lives in a group home with other kids. He instantly takes a liking to Clare, but new girl Jenna Middleton grabbed his attention. In season 10, he joins the football team and everything seems to be working out for him...until his mother comes back into his life. Despite her changing her life for the better, KC is still wary of her until she proves herself. He is also the father of Jenna's baby boy Tyson, for which he is furious with her for not telling him about the pregnancy. After Tyson is born, KC isn't the best father and he even cheats on Jenna with Marisol. Despite his lack of involvement, he does love Tyson and wants to be his father. But alas, they end up giving him up for adoption.

Connor De Laurier

Connor DeLaurier (Seasons 8- )

Played by A.J. Saudin

“To know that it's not my fault that I'm the way that I am and that they're other people just like me. I'm just not some weirdo anymore.”

Connor is boarding with Mr. Simpson in order to attend Degrassi's gifted program. He is very intelligent, but as everyone soon noticed, he's a very odd child. He constantly talks about things that don't interest people and has a knack for hyper-focusing on one subject. It is soon revealed Connor has Asperger's Syndrome. While he has his friends by his side, he also has to deal with the many kids at Degrassi that don't get him.

Jenna Middleton

Jenna Middleton (Seasons 9- )

Played by Jessica Tyler

"At my old school, I was such a boyfriend-stealer. Especially with bad-boy types. They're totally my weakness."

Jenna is impossibly perky and very friendly...so much so, she doesn't seem to mind stepping over some people in order to make nice. She undermines Clare's relationship with KC and soon KC is charmed by her perky ways and he breaks up with Clare to be with Jenna. She is a talented musician and she's picked to be a contestant in the reality show "The Next Teen Star" but there was a complication that will interfere with her plans. Unfortunately, she is voted off the show and now has to deal with the reality of being a teenage mother. She and KC don't do so well raising Tyson and Jenna crumbles under the weight of motherhood. They both end up giving Tyson up for adoption.

Dave Turner

David "Dave" Turner (Seasons 9- )

Played by Jahmil French

"I'm a loser...why fight it?"

Chantay's cousin who desperately wants to rule Degrassi and become Big Man on Campus. He stood up to the biggest bully at Degrassi, joined the basketball team, and scored (or at least thought he scored) Jenna, a cheerleader. Unfortunately, most students at Degrassi don't feel the same way toward him, he's often seen as monumentally unpopular despite his best efforts. His quest for popularity has conflicted with him being a good friend, especially to Connor and Wesley. He even gets into it with Adam after unleashing a slur against him. However, he does usually learn his lesson and is essentially a good guy.

Adam Torres

Adam Torres (Season 10- )

Played by Jordan Todosey

“I'm a guy, like 100% dude. But I was born in a girl's body.”

Adam is Drew's step-brother. He was born as a girl named Grace nicknamed "Gracie", but he is transgender. He is trying to fit in at Degrassi, but occasionally slips. He is later found out to be biologically female by Bianca and in a fit of confusion and rejection, slips back into the Gracie persona before deciding to be himself. He is friends with Clare and Eli and has a snarky, spunky personality. But his transgender status makes him naive about trusting others and fitting in. Later in season 10, he gets a crush on Fiona, and pursues a relationship with her, only to halt the affair after her drinking gets to be out of control.

Wesley Betenkamp

Wesley Betenkamp (Season 9-11)

Played by Spencer Van Wyck

“Wesley, you're the type of guy that girls love. You're sweet, nice, and yourself.”

Wesley is a friend to both Connor and Dave and very nerdy. He is in a band with Dave and Connor called The Three Tenners. Despite the group's unpopularity, he is completely optimistic about high school and a good friend. He is awkward around the ladies, but he is determined to get one and finally finds one in Hannah.

Hannah Belmont

Hannah Belmont (Season 10- )

Played by Samii Folliott

Hannah is introduced in season 10. She has an interest in science, and she instantly is attracted to Wesley's Adorkable-ness. She becomes his girlfriend in season 10.

Liam Berish

Liam Berish (Season 11- )

Played by Tyler Stentiford

"You watch him that way I watch rock documentaries."

Liam is introduced in season 11 as Clare tries to use him to make Jake jealous. He is very interested in music, as he constantly reminds the audience of this fact. He's also a good looking guy, who'll have no problems getting the ladies.

  • Da Editor: Apparently is the head of the Degrassi Daily when Katie's away.
  • Informed Attribute: Guess what? Liam likes music. A lot. He has headphones around his neck, he loves music so much.
  • Name's the Same: Imogen was originally named Imogen Berish. They changed the last name when they cast an Italian actress and the name Berish got passed down to Liam.
  • Nice Guy
  • Unknown Rival: To Wesley in Drop It Like It's Hot.

Luke Baker

Luke Baker (Season 12- )

Played by Craig Arnold

Luke Baker is the twin brother of Becky and also a part of the Ice Hounds junior pro hockey team.

Becky Baker

Becky Baker (Season 12- )

Played by Sarah Fisher

Becky is the twin sister of Luke, and she is also in Degrassi's drama club. She and Eli clash when the both of them vie for head playwright at Degrassi.

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