Declan Coyne
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| Declan Coyne | |
| Information | |
| Nickname(s) | Johnny Eyebrows (by Manny) Declan-San (by Fiona & Spinner) |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of Birth | December 1993 |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Network | |
| Family | Fiona Coyne (Sister) Laura Coyne (Mother) Victoria (Cousin) Kate (Aunt) Robert Coyne (father) |
| Relationships | Holly J. Sinclair (Ex-Girlfriend) Jane Vaughn (Affair) Trish (Ex-Girlfriend) |
| Job | Student |
| School(s) | Degrassi Community School
Vanderbilt Prep |
| Affiliation(s) | Degrassi Drama Department |
| Production | |
| First Episode | Just Can't Get Enough (1) (901) |
| Last Episode | Love Lockdown (2) (1028) |
| Portrayed By | Landon Liboiron |
Declan Coyne is a former student at Degrassi Community School, who made his first appearance in Season 9's premiere Just Can't Get Enough. He is calm, conceited, and a self-described child nomad, traveling to four different continents with his father who is a diplomat, his mother, and his fraternal twin sister, Fiona Coyne. He is very protective of her, sometimes causing family feuds. He has graduated from Vanderbilt Prep and now is a freshman at Yale, along with Holly J. He was also friends with Jane Vaughn. He was portrayed by Landon Liboiron.
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Character History
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In Close To Me, Jane and Declan are put in charge of the school play. Jane decides to invite Declan to Spinner's housewarming party. At the end of the party Jane and Declan come up with a subject for the school play. Declan offers to walk Jane home, but she rejects. Declan invites Jane to work on the play with him at his house and Jane accepts. Declan gives Jane a tour of his house and even though he knows she has a boyfriend, Declan kisses her. The next day, Declan walks into The Dot and sees Jane and Spinner together. He asks Jane if she wants to study at his house tonight and she says yes.
In Wanna Be Startin' Something, Jane and Declan continue their hidden rendezvous. Holly J. accidentally hits Declan's car on the way to school, but he is cool with it and says it's fine. Holly J. begins to crush on Declan. She catches Jane and Declan kissing and confronts Jane. Jane eventually breaks it off with Declan, feeling bad about cheating.

Added by LoveyaIn Somebody, Holly J. and Declan start dating once Declan breaks it off with Trish. When Holly J. and Declan are caught in a scandal, Declan is forced to break up with Holly J. because his mother tells him to. In the end Declan stands up to his mom and they continue to date regardless of what his mother thinks.
In Heart Like Mine (1), Declan and Holly J. try to take advantage of their friend Marco when he becomes the student teacher for Mr. Perino's class. When Marco then realizes they're using him in class, he doesn't give them an extension on their essays and makes them hand it in the same time as everyone else. Declan and Holly J. are upset, but In the end they realize that Marco's friendship is more important.

Added by LoveyaIn Holiday Road, he is seen hanging out with Jane, Holly J, Spinner, Emma and Kelly at a cookout. He is later present when Emma gives a speech about how life after high school is not as simple as it may seem.
In Start Me Up, Clare needs an exciting story for her English class. Declan and her were talking about different cultures. He tells her about his trip to Italy. She uses his story as her own and he finds out.
In Why Can't This Be Love? (2), he is seen with Holly J at the prom. He convinces Holly J. to rig the votes so Sav and Anya can be crowned king and queen.
In Innocent When You Dream, Clare has a dream about Declan and they have a vampire-esque conversation.When Declan is about to bite her neck, Clare wakes up sweating and panting. After waking up Clare opens her vampire book and starts reading. The following day Clare walks into school with Alli and tells her about her vampire dreams about Declan. When Chantay is late for play practice, Declan asks Clare to help them rehearse for Chantay's role while she is absent. Clare is nervous and trips; she tries her best and practices until Chantay returns. Afterwards, Clare feels like she is a pervert, and takes Declan's sweatshirt. Alli sees thesweatshirt, and tells Clare she is not a pervert. While in MI, Alli catches Clare typing vampire stories about Declan on her laptop. When Alli reads it, she tells Clare it's really good and suggests putting it on the fanfiction website for the vampire books they read. Clare feels it's a good idea and copies and pastes the story on the fanfiction we
Added by 2KEIn Keep On Loving You, Holly J and Declan feel it's time to have sex since they had been going out for three months. Before making love Declan gives Holly J his grandmother's special bracelet. She is touched and tells him that she loves him. Declan smiles and tells her that that will make it easier for them to have sex, which they do. The next day at school a concerned Holly J confronts Jane about Declan not telling her that he loves her. Jane tells her that she doesn't have to worry about it, and that she's sure Declan loves her and that he'll tell herwhen he's ready. A minute after, when Declan is walking to play practice, Holly J talks to him and asks him if he loves her because he didn't say it back. Declan tells her it's not that simple and Holly J. begins to panic. Meanwhile, at play practice Fiona comes to see Declan. Declan tells her that he is nervous to tell Holly J how he feels, considering how it turned out the last time he told a girl he loved her. Fiona tells him that he's a silly boy. The next day, Holly J sees Fiona in the school library and tells her that Declan gave her the bracelet and that she wants to give it back because she told him she loves him and he didn't say it back. Fiona laughs and tells her that it's their grandmother's bracelet and Declan said that he then was saving it to give it to someone really special in his life and the one he truly loves. Holly J asks why he couldn't say it then. Fiona tells her that Declan had a true love and he told her that he loved her and she cheated on him, and he doesn't want that to happen again. Holly J anxiously grabs the bracelet and goes to find Declan. When she finds him, they talk and make up. Later on, Fiona and Declan find out that they are moving back to Manhattan. She is excited, but Declan is upset because he doesn't want to leave and he doesn't know how he is going to tell Holly J. Later that day, Holly J sees Fiona's FaceRange status and realizes what is going on. The morning of the play Declan and his mom are talking and Declan tells her that he loves the school and doesn't want to leave it. Holly J overhears this while walking in. Crushed, she asks Declan's mom if she can visit. Mrs. Coyne reluctantly says she can visit all the time. Before the play begins, Declan hacks Holly J's email account and emails her mentorship video to a Manhattan internship. They like it and e-mail her about an internship in Manhattan over the summer. She is excited and even more so when she finds out Declan is responsible for this.
In Degrassi Takes Manhattan, Holly J. is excited to be off on another summer vacation and to accompany Declan to New York. After school is finally let out, Declan invites everyone to his house for a pool party. While Holly J. a
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In What a Girl Wants (1), after his mom threw Holly J. a huge goodbye party, it was time for Holly J. to leave. After Declan says goodbye to Holly J., she tells him it is only 8 months away until it's the summer time again, and then they can go to Yale and finally be reunited. While saying goodbye, they kiss, and he gives her a S.A.T. practice book. Declan is later seen video chatting with Holly J., before their conversation is interrupted by her mother. Also, Declan tells Fiona how he can trust her new boyfriend because he is a family friend's son. He goes out with Bobby and other guys for a guys' night out.
In What a Girl Wants (2), Declan is still happy for his sister, and when they have a party, he feels bad when Tinsley's dad interrupts her for the new logo of Vanderbilt Prep. Later on, when Fiona doesn't really feel good, Declan still wants her to go to dinner with the Beckinridge's, but Fiona tells him that she still doesn't want to go, despite telling him that Bobby abuses her. Declan is still pissed and leaves Fiona to be.
In Breakaway (1), Fiona is tired of Bobby, so she goes on the roof, when she receives a call from Declan. Fiona tells him that she's scared, and he tells her to get down from the roof. She does so and goes home. Declan and Bobby see the pictures Fiona took of her bruise that was enhanced with makeup. Declan tells him to stop being aggressive towards his sister, but Bobby tells Declan that Fiona is a nutcase. Fiona arrives at school, and Declan is confused when he doesn't see her black eye. She tells him that she darkened it a bit but it was true, and Declan doesn't believe her anymore. Later on, Holly J. gets a call from Declan, and they talk about Fiona—Holly J. tells Declan to trust Fiona and be there for her, like a good brother. Declan chooses to take Holly J.'s advice.
In Breakaway (2), Declan video chats with Holly J. and is bambuzzled with a ton of questions. She asks him about if there are any good colleges out there like Yale. Declan gives her advice, and Holly J. ends up leaving the chat. Declan does not know that Holly J. stole money from Fiona in order to pay a private tutor.

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Added by 2KEIn Love Lockdown (1), Declan and Fiona are walking to Degrassi, while discussing why Declan came back. Fiona discovers from him that his intentions were to see Holly J again. Spotting Holly J. editing the sign outside of the school, they say hello and she surprised to see Declan. He asks Holly J to lunch as "friends," to catch up on things, and she accepts. At lunch, Holly J. and Declan are having a normal conversation. Holly J. jokingly asks how the girls are in Manhattan, but Declan tells her that he hasn't dated since their breakup. Holly J. tells him about her and Sav, but how it's a low-key thing and it's only till graduation. Declan finds it funny, but afterwords is a little upset. At the theater awards, Holly J., Sav, Declan, and Fiona sit together. They all get along and Declan wins the directors award for the play from last year. He invited everyone up who helped and mainly dedicated the award to Holly J. During the picture, he puts his arm around Holly J., which makes Sav really nervous. Afterward, Declan has a party at Fiona's apartment and everyone is there having a good time. After seeing Holly J. and Sav spending too much time together, Declan approacges tgem abd tells Sav he wants to show him his DJ music thing, which really sparks interest in Sav. After a while, Declan gets Holly J. by themselves and expresses his love to her. Holly J. tells him that she can't start this again, because she likes Sav, which upsets Declan. Holly J. and Sav did spend the rest of the party together, and Declan expresses his feelings to Fiona who's a little bit too drunk. Fiona then tells Declan that she might barf, and that she needs help. They get Holly J. help to and bring Fiona to her bed. Sav decides to leave, and Holly J. stays to help Fiona. Finally, when Fiona is finally is in bed, Holly. J and Declan start talking. Declan gets all emotional and explains how he wishes he was a better brother, before switching topics, telling Holly J. that he really loves her and that it was a mistake them splitting apart. He gets closer to Holly J. and starts pushing her hair back, kissing her arm, telling her that he needs this and they need to be together. Holly J. tries to fight it and starts saying "no," but he kisses her and she eventually kisses him back as well as they proceed to have sex.
In Love Lockdown (2), Holly J and Declan just finish having sex. Before Holly J walks out, they exchange hugs. Holly J regrets the whole situation, however Declan is on cloud nine and is under the impression that him and Holly J are officially a couple again. The next morning, Declan is making breakfast and is greeted by Fiona. He tells her tha
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Added by LoveyaHolly J tells him that she didn't want to do it with him, and she tells him to go because she has customers. Declan then leaves. The next day, Declan is packing his bags so he can return to New York. He is visited by Holly J, who tells him that she was accepted into Yale. Declan and Holly J then talk about what had happened a couple nights ago, and things are clear now. Holly J then hugs him, and walks out, leaving Declan watching her as she walks away. This is likely Declan's final appearance on Degrassi.
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- In Chasing Pavements (1), it was mentioned by his mother that he was on a school trip, which was the reason why he could not be there for Fiona.
- In Chasing Pavements (2), it is implied by Holly J. that she is still in love with Declan, as she had a hard time not calling him with news on her dialysis.
- In Cry Me A River (2), when Fiona is given the role of director for the school play, she says 'Oh, I'm not like my brother," referring to Declan.
- In U Don’t Know (1), Fiona mentions how in the Christmas of 1993, their mother took about "1,000 pictures" of her and Declan surrounded by baby gifts.
- In Dead and Gone (1), Holly J. is shown in the hospital surrounded by flowers for her kidney surgery. On the tray in front of her, there are a dozen red roses with a card that reads, "I'm thinking of you.. love, Declan."
- In Underneath It All (1), Fiona tells their mother that she doesn't want to be known as "Declan's twin" or "Holly J.'s shadow," but her own self.
- During In the Cold, Cold Night (1), Mrs. Coyne tells Fiona that Declan was on his way over to the Coyne's apartment.
- In Never Ever (1), Fiona mentions that their mother never let her and Declan sing commercials when they were kids because she saw it as low brow and silly.
Trivia
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- Declan appeared in 26 episodes.
- Fiona kissed Declan while drunk because she was jealous of him spending time with Holly J.
- Declan's last name, Coyne, is a play on the word "coin," which is likely a nod to his family's wealth.
- Declan was born in Japan.
- Some of the cities in which Declan and his sister have lived include Paris, New York, Rome, Madrid, and Geneva.
- Declan and his sister have both loved Holly J. and kissed her at some point.
- Declan & Fiona are the second set of twins on the show. The first were the Farrell sisters, Erica & Heather.
- Both Declan and his sister have been directors of a school play at Degrassi.
- He is currently enrolled at Yale University along with Holly J.
- Declan was the first guy who Clare had a sensual dream about, the second being Jake.
- Fiona mentions that she has yet to turn eighteen during In The Cold, Cold Night (2) . This means Declan is still seventeen as well.
- He only attended Degrassi for the second Half of his junior year.(2007-2008)
Quotes
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- (To Chantay) "Word travels." (First line)
- "Goodbye, Holly J." (Final line)
- "Keep in mind I have access to a helicopter."
- "I told you we should'a taken the helicopter."
- "Normally I'm all for crashing weddings, but the groom already punched me in the face."
- "This time will be different."
- "I wrote a poem called melancholy turtle."
- "My bedroom has a HUGE keyboard in it."
- "Time to turn this snoozefest in to a Studzfest. Back from a long summer in California working on a movie, here's Peter...something."
- "Because...in exactly five seconds, I'm going to kiss you. Five...four...three-"
Jane: *kisses him* - "She'll be wearing something low-cut, I presume?"
- "Don't wanna keep the Dot Guy waiting."
- "Now that's our show."
- "Wanna have a highly inappropriate lunch period?"
- Fiona: "Fix your tie."
Declan: "Why did you wait so long to tell me?!" - "Did you just kiss my neck?"
- "Are you trying to get my number? It's pretty sneaky."
- "Don't wannna lose that pretty face."
- "I can't believe I just did that...Plus their faces? Priceless!"
- "A match made in heaven! He needs a beard and you need a bodyguard."
- "Sav's lucky to have Anya. She's such a hottie." (Holly J. slaps him)
- "And steamy. I can't believe you're not up for this."
- "Ate some grapes...Drank some wine...met a girl on a vespa...Tuscany changed my life."
- "Wow, who would have guessed? Jane and the Dot Guy."
- "I love you, Holly J.!"
- "She thinks I raped her?"
- (to Holly J.): "Do you hate me?"
Relationships
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- Sophie
- Start Up: Before Just Can't Get Enough (901)
- Broke Up: Before Just Can't Get Enough (901)

Declan and Jane
Added by Uglyqwerty- Reason: Declan told Sophie he loved her, and she cheated on him shortly after.
- Main article: Declan-Jane Relationship
- Jane Vaughn
- Start Up: Close to Me (904)
- Broke Up: Wanna Be Startin' Something (906)
- Reason: Jane realized it was wrong to cheat on Spinner behind his back with Declan.
- Main article: Declan-Trish Relationship
- Trish

Added by Loveya- Start Up: Between Beat It (1) and Waiting For A Girl Like You (907-909)
- Broke Up: Somebody (910)
- Reason: Declan developed feelings for Holly J.
- Main article: Declan-Holly J. Relationship
- Holly J. Sinclair
- First Relationship:
- Start Up:Waiting For A Girl Like You (909)
- Broke Up: "The Rest Of My Life (2) (921)
- Reason: Holly J. was sick of coming second to Fiona.

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- Reason: Holly J. was sick of coming second to Fiona.
- Second Relationship:
- Start Up: The Rest Of My Life (3) (922)
- Broke Up: Try Honesty (2) (1012)
- Reason: Holly J. breaks it off when she felt he was trying to own her.
- First Relationship:
| Interactions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendships | Conflicts | Relationships | Attractions | Love Triangles |
| Declan-Sav Friendship | Spinner-Declan Conflict | Declan-Jane Relationship | Declan-Clare Friendship | Spinner-Jane-Declan Love Triangle |
| Declan-Fiona (Siblings) | Declan-Holly J. Relationship | Sav-Holly J-Declan Love Triangle | ||
| Declan-Chantay Friendship | Declan-Trish Relationship | |||


