
Degrassi Black Hole welcome sign. Motto: It got Kendra, could it get you?
The Degrassi Black Hole is a fan term for when characters from Degrassi have disappeared for no apparent reason. Sometimes the actor will leave the series or the writers don't have any material or story lines for the characters anymore. Whatever the reason, a character is considered "black holed" when they are never seen again and no explanation was given for their abrupt departure.
Characters That Entered the Black Hole[]
Main Characters[]
- Christine "Spike" Nelson (DJH season 1-TNG season 9) - Major character in Degrassi Junior High and Degrassi High who gave birth to Emma Nelson. Appeared recurringly in The Next Generation and was featured in the opening sequences from seasons 3-7. After this, she only appeared occasionally, and last appeared in Degrassi Takes Manhattan. After this, she is never seen again. An official reason for actress Amanda Stepto's departure has never been explained.
- Bruce (TNG seasons 8-9; recurring 7) - His only purpose was to be Johnny DiMarco's friend. He never had any major story lines. He was last seen being told he was two credits short of graduating.
- Derek Haig (TNG seasons 7-8; recurring 5-6) - He was just a bad friend for Danny. He was last seen mocking and making death threats to Holly J. Sinclair. His name was also heard in another episode being called to the principalās office, which may indicate he was expelled for his behavior.
- Leia Chang (TNG seasons 8-10) - Faded away throughout Season 10, although never playing much of a role in the series. However, she is listed as "Alumni" on the MuchMusic Degrassi cast page, meaning that she may have graduated early. The actress who played her was offered to have the role be reduced to recurring, but she decided against it in order to focus on her studies at Harvard.
- Blue Chessex (TNG seasons 8-9) - Hasn't been seen or mentioned after Beat It (2). After his break-up with Holly J., he had served his purpose.
- Wesley Betenkamp (TNG seasons 10-11; guest 9) - Hasn't been seen or mentioned since Drop It Like It's Hot (2). Spencer Van Wyck, the actor who played Wesley, confirmed that he wasn't returning to Degrassi as he was informed that his character "was used to his fullest extent".
- Dave Turner (TNG seasons 9-13) Hasn't been seen or mentioned since Young Forever.
- Winnie Oh (TNG seasons 10-13) Hasn't been seen or mentioned since Sparks Will Fly (1).
- Jack Jones (TNG seasons 13-14) Imogen's ex-girlfriend. Hasn't been seen or mentioned since Finally (2).
Recurring Characters[]
- Kendra Mason (TNG seasons 2-3) - Spinner's adoptive sister and Toby's love interest. It was said that she supposedly cheated on Toby during summer camp. She is often symbolic of the Degrassi Black Hole, since she was the first victim. The actress years later admitted she left the show due to being bullied and ostracized by member of the main cast.
- Robert Kerwin (TNG seasons 1-4) - Ashley's father and Kate Kerwin's ex-husband. Last seen at his wedding with Christopher in Voices Carry (1) and Voices Carry (2).
- Jeff Isaacs (TNG season 1-2) - Toby's father and Ashley's stepfather. Last seen in Dressed In Black.
- Chris Sharpe (TNG seasons 3-4) - Emma's love interest, but after they broke up, he was only seen making fun of her for contracting gonorrhea. After that, he disappeared.
- Lucas Valieri (TNG seasons 7-8) - Jane's older brother, Mia's ex-boyfriend and Isabella's father. Has not been seen or mentioned since Jane Says (2).
- Sadie Rowland (TNG season 10-11) - Faded away after she and Dave broke up. Last seen auditioning for Love Roulette.
- Laura Kwan (TNG seasons 1-9) - Disappeared after season 9.
- Jess Martello (TNG seasons 10-11) - Faded away after being ditched on her date with Drew.
- Hannah Belmont (TNG seasons 10-11) - Wesley's girlfriend, she made no further appearances after Wesley himself was black-holed.
- Julian (TNG seasons 10-11) - Faded away after being seen working out with Owen.
- Liam Berish (TNG season 11) - Was highly rumored to become a main character for season 12 and have a storyline, but hasn't been seen since he quit The Degrassi Daily.
- Ms. Dawes (TNG seasons 8-11) - Hasn't been seen or mentioned since helping with Eli Goldsworthy's play Love Roulette in Extraordinary Machine (2).
- Chantel SauvƩ (TNG seasons 2-10) - The school guidance counselor, last seen helping Holly J. with her college prerequisites.
- Mike Betenkamp (TNG season 10-11) - Science teacher and Wesley Betenkamp's uncle. He has not made an appearance since Dead and Gone (1).
- Keisha (TNG season 13) - Was best friends with Frankie Hollingsworth and Zoƫ Rivas. She has not appeared since Believe (1).
- Mr. Townsend (TNG season 12-13) - English teacher and head of Bright Sparks academic quiz team. He has not made an appearance since Who Do You Think You Are.
- Caroline Nash (TNG seasons 3-4) - Ellie's mother, a recovering alcoholic. Hasn't been seen since Queen of Hearts, though she was mentioned in later episodes.
- Arlene Takahashi (TNG season 14) - A love interest/friend of Hunter Hollingsworth. Last seen in Finally (1).
- Damon Carter (TNG seasons 11-14) - A childhood friend of Zig Novak. He has not been seen or mentioned since The Kids Aren't Alright (2).
- Mr. Matlin (TNG season 11) - Father of Katie Matlin and Maya Matlin. He has not been seen since In the Cold, Cold Night (2). He has also not been mentioned since Summertime, despite his wife remaining as a recurring character.
- Rick Munro (DJH seasons 1-2) - Degrassi student. Had a rough home life until Joey Jeremiah helped him leave his abusive home. Possible love interest of Caitlin Ryan. Last seen in Pass Tense.
- Susie Rivera (DJH seasons 1-2)- Degrassi Student; Caitlin's best friend. Disappeared after Mr. Colby sexually harassed her.