CTV – eTalk Extended – “Lauren Collins on Season 7” (2007)

📸 “Adamo apparently just told me that I totally pose in the mirror... He does! He always looks into the camera and fixes his hair.”

An unedited interview segment from eTalk Extended featuring Lauren Collins on the Degrassi street set during production of Season 7.

🎬 The Interview:
Lauren reflects on the milestone of reaching Season 7 and discusses Paige Michalchuk’s emotional evolution, noting that her character is in a “happier place” following the panic attacks and turmoil of the previous season.

She addresses the arrival of the Lakehurst students and jokes about possible “initiation” ideas before reassuring viewers that the veteran cast is welcoming to newcomers. The segment closes with behind-the-scenes footage from the Season 7 promotional photoshoot, where Lauren playfully calls out Adamo Ruggiero for frequently checking himself in the mirror on set.

📖 Historical Context:
Filmed in Summer 2007, this interview captures a transitional moment for the series as the original Season 1 cast had become senior figures on set while a new wave of students was being introduced. This era included the arrival of characters such as Holly J. Sinclair and Sav Bhandari.

✨ Featured:
Lauren Collins as Paige Michalchuk

📺 Broadcast:
Late 2007 (CTV / eTalk Extended) 🇨🇦

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