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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 principal’s 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[]