Degrassi's first trans character, Adam: Interview with actress Jordan Todosey

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Hit teen TV show Degrassi has introduced its first trans character this season, and Xtra went on set to speak with actress Jordan Todosey, who plays the role of Adam.

[@yumekojabami4038]

Drew always corrected others when they called Adam a SHE and I always wondered why Owen treated people that way when TRISTAN IS GAY!!!!!

[@Viennafly1]

There are a lot of people, even gay people, that are transphobes. It's so ironic and sad. :(

[@oooh19]

gay is different than trans

[@yumekojabami4038]

@@oooh19 I know that, but y’know, he was always protective of tristan cuz he was considered different…so him treating adam the same way tristan got treated was just ironic

[@danipaige316]

I'm so used to Adam that it's kinda weird seeing Jordan (Adam's actress) with earrings and makeup and stuff haha

[@tdub6542]

Frfr

[@chaosspy6723]

I like that Claire always accepts Adam and Becky learns to accept him despite both coming from religious backgrounds.

[@Jalexb7]

It's so refreshing to see a young but mature actor! This girl is awesome!

[@justbenicex1443]

Jordan Todosey is absolutely amazing! she is unbelievible. You honestly believe that she is a guy. Ever hearing her voice, because i am so used to hearing it "as Adam" i still think "guy" I really can not imagine anyone else being justice to this sensitive role. Jordan is femonominal!

[@bananaers1]

Also FTM... I am so proud of Degrassi for this. I used Adam's storyline to help show people how I and other trans individual's feel. Keep it up Degrassi!

[@dgrace8058]

Last night I finished the episode for the first time where Adam died; he had become one of my Degrassi faves. Now, this was just on my suggestions. I miss Adaaam.

[@canadagirl408]

so they weren't going to hit him when they thought he was a boy, but when they find out he actually still a girl, they're okay with beating the crap out of him...makes sense...I love this storyline though, I think it's really good!

[@horbertwast]

That bathroom scene makes me cry.

[@chibichan9586]

Yeah it was Stupid

[@jasonbertalotto2355]

@@chibichan9586 I almost cried too, I feel for Adam

[@jasonbertalotto2355]

@d3monicferret 🤗🤗🤗🏳️‍🌈😭😭😭

[@AnythingLounge]

@@chibichan9586 it wasn't stupid she got beat up

[@carissacarter5027]

What homophobia stepbrother umm Drew is his brother... and not homophobic

[@Evieteresa]

@Chris Luna Drew was never transphobic and always supported Adam. He did start off homophobic towards Riley for some reason.

[@danigalusky8280]

Evieteresa he wasn’t homophobic, he said “i have no problem with u being gay” but he knew that riley wasn’t out and so he threatened to out him so he could be quarterback 1

[@danigalusky8280]

Evieteresa he only used it as leverage he wasn’t homophobic tho

[@t687]

Dani Galusky what world do you live in where Drew wasn’t homophobic lol

[@danigalusky8280]

Sa ndy he never had a problem that riley was gay, but he knew that riley had a problem with being gay and didn’t want people to know so he used it as leverage

[@srayj]

Wow! It's Lizzie from Life With Derek but she's all grown up! It's cool that Degrassi isn't afraid to tackle unique storylines.

[@dg1092]

this writer seems great. i've never really seen him interviewed before.

[@MissyShannyn]

LOVE jordans hair so much, i went to the hairdresser two days ago, handed her a picture of jordan, and told her to make it happen XD

[@wells346]

lol

[@alep8318]

Something that always kinda bothered me was the fact that Owen was transphobic towards Adam when his brother was gay. I know there not the same thing but still part of the same community so he should’ve understand.

[@AmeliaPlayz]

Owen was probably mean to Adam because he was dealing with the idea that Tristan is gay and he didn't like that.

[@trackball885]

i think Owen's actor is both homophobic and transphobic so there is a part of me that is not very surprised

[@xbacongrizzler6929]

@trackball885 where did u hear this from? Idk the actor that plays Owen(Dan Kelly I believe his name is?) that well so I'm just asking where u heard he was anti LGBT

[@kellycasterbank1400]

I like adam but those guys ridicilous poor adam what a cutie

[@Elementl19]

POOR ADAM!! Adam i my favorite character out of all 10 season and i started from season 1. I only watch Degrassi now just to see what happens to Adam

[@kitkatty052692]

this like 20 second clip has already getting me to cry... god only knows what the actually full episode will do to me..

[@franklinjester3203]

Don't use ace bandages!!

[@mahogatstfm8160]

THANK YOU!

[@alexlawson8508]

YES

[@Nevergiveup41]

it feels weird seeing her as a her XD haha Im soo used to Adam. Hes one of my favourite carahcter in the show =D

[@taraandtasha5990]

Ive only been watching degrassi since season 10, i was to young to watch degrassi when it first started..but im planning on buying seasons 1-9 on DVD.

[@SpookyGirl]

With Owen, you would think he wouldnt be so mean consider Tristan is his brother and Tristan is gay... but okay And with Drew... He was mean to Riley, threaten to out Riley... but Adam is his brother.... sigh... Oh degassi

[@AcrylicKiss]

Right! Like it doesn’t make sense 🤦🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️😞

[@notwerkinginthishouse8634]

@@AcrylicKiss this was basically beyond painful to watch, Adam was treated way worse than Riley, Zane and Tristan, Marco was beaten up by strangers

[@brittaniaotakuforsakans305]

@@AcrylicKiss it's called treating ur siblings different cause u care bout them but not others its not hard to understand

[@aaronbest5271]

1. drew wasnt homophobic he just wanted to me QB he would have used any big secret 2. a lot of people are accepting of people being gay but not supportive of people being trans so the story line is actually quite accurate

[@SpookyGirl]

@@aaronbest5271 what I'm saying is, you would think Drew would know how important it is to not out someone who doesn't want to be outed. I wasn't saying he was homophobic

[@shariahcain5543]

I love u girl,R.I.P

[@PoisonPeaches]

she's not dead lol

[@shariahcain5543]

I know but some people think that and it kind of looked real lol

[@chibichan9586]

Shariah Cain but she died in the show 😩

[@GirlofRockandRoll]

@kidrockty No, Jordan Todosey is a regular girl. If you've ever seen the comedy show, Life with Derek, Jordan Todosey was the little girl that played Lizzy, the main character, Casey's little sister. She does a really great job, and she is just so awesome for putting aside her beliefs and playing such an outspoken character.

[@nataliacruz6218]

She does onlyfans now, honestly such a power move

[@samayaluna4247]

Wait really!? lmaooo

[@nabi7052]

@@samayaluna4247 yes lmaoo it’s kind of shocking

[@Nozverah2]

She hella fine breh

[@AnythingLounge]

@@Nozverah2 nice joke

[@AnythingLounge]

And no selling your body for money is not empowering in any kind of way girl or guy

[@brookehaileyh]

I love adam. he is the best character evr!

[@alexlawson8508]

Jordan ur amazing and u play Adam so well

[@kmxx244944]

OHMYGOSH! I love this. i actually almost watched the clips. i skipped em. i wanna see them when the tv. :] cant wait for teennick to show thiss episode.

[@Loveisfun123]

Isn't this the same girl who was on the show Life with Derrick?

[@vexfnc]

Funny thing is my name is Jordan im dating someone who’s called Adam and I look like Adam from degrassi

[@rcarter105]

they still threw her into the door knowing she was a girl... i feel bad. fitz and owen are so massed up. tbh i like adam as a character

[@trentswanson1323]

Ok everyone saying that this is disgusting, how would you feel if you were told you're the opposite gender that you are? I'm trans and if you think this is perverted, go look at your Internet history. I'm sure it's full of "appropriate" content...sheesh.

[@Margann1987]

Jordan Todosey is amazing as Adam

[@julianj2589]

oh wow, cant wait to see it!

[@vascanj]

It's really interesting to read through all of the comments and follow the massive, heated debates about LGBTQIP individuals or LGBTQIP rights. Anyone else agree?

[@ruths9901]

I'm so used to her as Lizzie from life with Derek

[@lealee-healthyteame184]

Drew was never phopic was always 100% supportive

[@joshwim8]

That really made me cry..that was fucking messed up :( .

[@janett3333]

I think it's pretty messed up how after they threw Adam and no one even bothered to help him up they just stared ....

[@fleethescene31]

I haven't felt adam's stepbrother drew was homophobic

[@MrFyrfly]

Jordan Todosey is the perfect person for the Adam role.

[@andyyymp3]

That guy Michael Grassi kinda looks like Peter, and I feel like he even has the same expressions while talking

[@slat13]

Great storyline.

[@karan6]

there was this girl I went to elementary with named Eden used to dress up like a boy an played football even went to the boys washroom I added her on facebook an sure enough saw pictures of her an her date it was crazy I never thought id know a transgender

[@soccergal97]

she is soo pretty, and has GREAT posture

[@VanniaMattSinger]

Amo a Jordan, y amo a Adam :D

[@xxtiggerr]

@Bane13Hades thank you so much :) i make it a point to always stand up for social justice & people who aren't afraid to express themselves. i adore diversity SO much.

[@MikeViLLaZ]

Jordan todosey looks like bam margera as Adam

[@darrellaydelotte4960]

Yeah I notice! Hahaha indeed 😂

[@emmanueljames9029]

She reminds me of a young Anne Heche!! 💗

[@angrynerdrock]

@fleethescene31 they meant during the drew-riley-zane thing

[@Pre-Nup]

did anybody else notice some of the degrassi rules on the chalk board behind jordan todosey

[@raquelbarrera5611]

in 2010 15yo jordan todosey had a better grasp of trans people than halle berry in 2020

[@terribletimesone8702]

Holy crap 10 years ago?

[@Xekstrin]

You misheard. It is "androgynous" lesbian. Androgynous means sort of not either male or female, but sharing characteristics of both.

[@TYjohnson098]

I know what they did was wrong.......but fitz is just so cute i cant be mad at him!

[@MaurJacobLUV]

@just2watchbuffy Yeah, I'm thinking that that was maybe how they originally thought to make Drew, but then changed him as they edited stuff.

[@dboyy710]

I'VE WATCH THIS SHOW SENCE I WAS 8

[@JamieJonas-ed7sx]

I know somebody who is a transgender. She used to be a man. And know I like her. She is amazing. This video make me sad when the guys who bullies Adam in degrassi I really want to help Adam out so bad. I want to say too own and Fitz to stop bullying him. I like Adam, he is amazing Guy. RIP Adam Torres. I miss you.

[@TheBountykat]

I know! When did they ever mention that?!

[@trainmuffinx3]

yes!!!

[@poodlestyle33]

@lunaticorthelover Bahaha, so true. And didn't Paige have a girlfriend after she and Alex broke up for like one or two episodes? Correct me if I'm wrong, I'm pretty sure I missed one or two episodes in there somewhere.

[@kmxx244944]

@TheFunBubble Drew isn't ignoring him. They are DEF speaking in the tomorrows episode. Adam tutors him (It got leaked but im not watching it)

[@SelnDemiFan1]

ohh yeah he was! i totally forgot about that

[@jamesmorgan2042]

Canadian that's probably why they say sorry like sory

[@ashliexo]

yeah it said it in her bio which is on teenick

[@jessicavictoriacarrillo7254]

Yes, they grow up so fast don't they?

[@iIsDrama]

The Episode Tewday Wus Great Cnt Wait Till Tewmarrows Episode!

[@FacebookQueen]

I would like to see how the develop this character :)

[@AdamAddictsAnonymous]

did anyone notice at 56 with bianca and Adam they have icecream bars in their hands?? I mean seriously when did they have icecream????

[@Pre-Nup]

@RedRockstarr98 i was referrign to in the promo where drew says "your a girl" or something on that lines, towards adam, thats rude really, so yeah, i wanst referring to any past episodes, iw as tlkaing baout the promo

[@RavenclawSeer]

yes

[@donrussell889]

Just to let you know she didnt really die

[@looloolemon100]

what does she say at 0:45?

[@morganlamping4775]

*spoiler* I cryed when he died!!!!!😭😭

[@sahram.500]

The michael dude at the beginning kinda has peters mannerisms idk how to explain it

[@Xrockingrl]

@debthesinger i kno i dnt lik fitz!!! but my fave character is eli!!!! hes awesome

[@Aquarene9]

@Elementl19 wow i feel exactly same. another fav character of mine is JT :) poor JT :(( but what i dont get is that even AFTER they find out its a girl, why the hell would they still throw him? O.o

[@Marion133]

i

[@NomiFrances]

@TheHawkdaddy ??? Paige was in 7 seasons. Marco was in 6 seasons, and Tim was only a tool for Marco (he even admitted that).

[@Sabs_222]

Yes :)

[@RedRockstarr98]

@blingblinggirl12 drew doesnt bash on adam he's his stepbrother and he actually stands up for adam in my body is a cage part 1 and also he didnt care or make fun of riley when he came out so hes not homophobic

[@TheSkystar5]

DUDES IN THE COMMENTS I MISSED THIS SEASON I WAS GOING TO WATCH ALL OF IT TONIGHT AND U JUST TOLD ME MY FAVORITE CHARACTER DIES!?!2$/$8/)/6-$/!:8:

[@mariethebest09]

@StarGermanShephard The reason why I got so angry is because my partner is an FTM transgender, and the same exact thing happened to him. This episode of Degrassi was very important to him, because it's about time people acknowledge that this really *does* happen. It's not "just a tv show," this really happens. Should I probably have been more calm in my approach? Yes. I can admit that. But I stand by my stance.

[@Wolfbloodvamps171]

Degrassi is awesome to have their first transgender character.

[@JapanWalkerJJ]

lol in the right, u see K.C and bianca studying together near the bathroom door. :D

[@GloomySunset]

@lunaticorthelover so what? we still have marco, alex, riley, and adam (i dont count page. she only went out with one girl and everyone else was a guy)

[@RedRockstarr98]

@blingblinggirl12 is it the promo where him and drew both like fiona and adam was like "why is it so bad if i like her too" and drew was like "jelously's a bitch"? sorry i really pay attention to the promos im sorta obbsessed

[@wearingsunglassesinsidethe9020]

where can I watch this?

[@ryanmessingham1178]

On KZbin

[@sissky8402]

this is the girl from life with Derek

[@hellgirl013]

@just2watchbuffy And he stands up for Riley and Zane when he comes out and the football players make fun of him

[@rose968]

R.i.p :'(

[@Reesy96]

@foreverseddiexo I think it's a little wierd too. But I think Jordan is doing a really good job playing this role, I'm sure its hard.

[@vascanj]

Pardon me, but what exactly is C-U-Next-Tuesday? I've never heard that term before!

[@christianbrown3643]

Drew was not homophobic

[@TheHawkdaddy]

@number48 Not Marco or Paige, I'm not retarded The guys name is Tom, I cant find the gay MALE cheerleaders name But other gay characters that only appeared in a few episodes: Sam and Tim

[@eccentricvibe101]

I think MBIAC is going to make me not like Bianca. It was pretty obvious in the clip that she was the one that told Adam's secret with the intention of knowing that Fitz and Owen were going to taunt him for it.

[@TheHawkdaddy]

Um, Tim lasted 3 episodes, and that one guy who tried to date Dylan, and the gay cheerleader was in 2 episodes.

[@Frog869]

that actress is my dream girl.

[@karan6]

Degrassi is really the only Teen TV show left if you think about it that is realistic....I mean 90210, an Gossip girl common

[@Marion133]

Adam!!!! *O*

[@ToonLInk221]

It's Lizzie from life with derek.