Dylan Michalchuk

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Dylan Michalchuk
First appearance Pride, Part 1
(episode 3.04)
Statistics
Nickname(s) "Homochuk" (from Jay Hogart)
Year of Birth 1986 (age 21)
Occupation Hockey Player
Family Paige Michalchuk (sister)
Episode Count 21
Portrayed by John Bregar

Dylan Michalchuk is a fictional character on the TV series Degrassi: The Next Generation. He is portrayed by John Bregar.

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[edit] Season 1 and 2

In season one and two, Dylan was mentioned several times as the older, homosexual brother of Paige Michalchuk. He was first mentioned in the season 1 episode Secret and Lies.

[edit] Season 3

When Paige takes her friends to the beach for a day out, Dylan is recruited as their chauffeur. He meets Marco Del Rossi (who is still struggling with his own sexuality) for the first time, and a spark seems to fly between them. Dylan suspects Marco is gay, but Paige tries to assure him that Marco is straight and in a serious relationship with Ellie. While the gang is on the beach, Ellie, who pretended to be Marco's girlfriend, announces their break-up (because she was tired of pretending), and a devastated Marco runs away. A concerned Dylan, sensing Marco's personal struggle, goes after him and tries to comfort him.

After Marco's coming out, Marco and Dylan grow closer and become friends, but despite their mutual attraction, both are afraid to date. Marco is insecure and afraid to ask Dylan out and Dylan is hesitant, since his first date with another guy was a bad experience. However, due to some involvement from Spinner, Dylan finally asks Marco out. Their date turns out to be one mishap after another, including running in to Marco's parents who are unaware of the fact that Marco and Dylan are on a date, but Dylan comes to like Marco, and they share their first kiss.

[edit] Season 4

Dylan and Marco are dating steadily, went to the prom together before summer, and when Dylan goes to university, Marco helps him move in. But Dylan grows more and more frustrated because Marco's parents don't know about their relationship, and can't keep pretending that they are "just friends" forever, and urges Marco to come out. This gives Marco the final push to come out to his mother. When he hears from Paige that Marco came out, Dylan was proud, and agreed that Marco should wait before telling his (more homophobic) father.

University life puts a strain on Dylan and Marco's relationship, since they can't spend a lot of time together anymore. When Marco pays a surprise visit to Dylan's dorm, he walks in on Dylan making out with another guy (Eric). Dylan tries to explain that he loves Marco, but he simply wants an open relationship while they are apart. Marco is heartbroken, and tries to make Dylan jealous at a party by flirting with other guys and kissing Craig. However, Dylan isn't moved by it at all and Marco decides to break up with Dylan.

[edit] Season 5

A year goes by, and Dylan returns to town to visit his family, and more importantly, to try winning back Marco, who is "sort of dating" new guy Tim. Marco is still angry at Dylan for hurting him so much and makes it clear that he is with Tim now, but knows that he only does it to make Dylan jealous. Dylan doesn't give up and keeps haunting and taunting him to the point of Marco's great frustation, claiming that he and Marco are made for each other. He eventually challenges Marco to a game of poker, which blows up into a big fight, with Dylan claiming that no matter how many guys Marco would ever date, it would always come back to him and Marco. Marco feels frustrated and leaves the poker game. Tim realizes he was being used, and breaks up with Marco, telling him to "go back to his lying and cheating ex because you were good for him".

The next day at school, Dylan drives up to meet Marco, and apologizes for how much he hurt him in the past. He admits all of his flaws, but tells Marco that he means everything to him and that he wants another chance. Marco tells him that he's a jerk, but as Dylan tries to protest, Marco finally decides to forgive him and they make up, sharing a passionate kiss.

[edit] Season 6

Dylan and Marco are back together and steady again. When Marco graduates and goes to University, they decide to move in together, after convincing Marco's dad that they are "just friends". When Dylan is looking for roommates so that he can pay the rent, Marco's best friend Ellie gets kicked out of her dorm. Marco and Dylan let Ellie move in. Dylan then leaves to go to Switzerland, his friends often calling it Sweden, to play hockey, and Marco becomes depressed at the long distance relationship. When Marco's dad asks why Marco is so sad, Marco tells his dad that Dylan is his boyfriend.

[edit] Season 7

Dylan and Marco's relationship is at an all time low, and there are barely communicating. Marco, angry at Dylan and encouraged by his friends, goes on a date with another man, Eric. Things aren't right between them, but Marco sees that he and Dylan aren't meant to be. When Dylan calls, Marco initiates the talk

It's still unknown if Dylan will return for season 7.

[edit] Relationships

Marco Del Rossi

  • First relationship:
    • Start Up: It's Raining Men (319)
    • Broke Up: Moonlight Desires (419)
      • Reason: Dylan cheated on Marco.
  • Second Relationship
    • Start Up: Total Eclipse of the Heart (517)
    • Broke up(?): Standing in the Dark Pt.2 (702)
      • Reason: Dylan's busy schedule puts stress on his long-distance relationship with Marco.