Scott Fairchild was a facetious bully whom the boys at Waterloo Road saw as a nasty character and whom the girls all fancied. His father was a police officer who regularly drove him to school in his police car.
Series 10[]
Scott is first introduced in Series 10 Episode 11 alongside Kenzie Calhoun, whom he used to date. Scott quickly develops a reputation for himself, arguing with teachers and causing arguments with Justin Fitzgerald. On his first day he kisses Bonnie Kincaid, only to blow her off the next day. Bonnie follows him only to discover that he'd been having an affair with Kenzie's mother, Ailsa.
In Episode 12, Scott tries to start a fight with Kevin Chalk, which doesn't go down well. Scott causes a lot of trouble in Episode 12 as he sabotages the school's new bike initiative and also brings up Kevin's past of him having a stroke, calling him 'grandma', which also leads on to his fight threat with Kevin. Scott steals Dale Jackson's bike, only to be chased by Kevin on another bike. The two reach a warehouse, where Kevin falls off his bike, banging his head and getting knocked unconscious. Scott immediately became apologetic, begging Kevin to come round, and when the others arrive and call an ambulance, Scott flees. Kenzie chases after him and convinces him to return.
In Episode 13, Scott and Justin discover that Kenzie can't read or write. This is something which surprises both of them.
In Episode 14, Scott is seen going on the school field trip. He is first seen early that morning kissing Bonnie after, unbeknownst to him, she had slept with Justin. Kenzie sees the kiss. Later on, when the four of them are put into a group, they all get into an argument. Kenzie reveals that Bonnie has been with both Justin and Scott at the same time, and Bonnie retaliates by telling Kenzie about Scott and her mother. Furious, Kenzie tries to attack Scott, but is held back by Justin. Scott is furious at Bonnie for making Kenzie hate him.
In Episode 15, Justin and Kenzie get together, which further angers Scott.
In Episode 16, after making up, Scott tries to kiss Kenzie, which is a move she quickly moves away from, stating that it's "never going to happen".
In Episode 17, tensions rise between Justin and Scott as Scott repeatedly flirts with Kenzie, trying to win her back. This escalates when the two fight, ending in Scott giving Justin a bloody nose with an elbow. Kenzie is furious, saying that she doesn't want anything to do with either of them.
In Episode 18, Scott bullies Bonnie, calling her a tart due to her sleeping around.
In Episode 20, Scott leads the students in making speeches to the assembled parents and council members, urging them to stand against the merger, after locking them in the school hall.
After the merger is stopped, Kenzie and Scott can no longer deny their feelings for one another and get back together. Scott is last seen celebrating with everyone else as Waterloo Road is saved.
Trivia[]
Scott's actor, Andrew Still, is also known for being the first actor to play Joel Dexter in Hollyoaks from 2011 to 2013.
Still also played the role of Justin Rutherford in Coronation Street from 2022 to 2023.
Quotes[]
- "Kenzie Calhoun! What you doing here? Did you miss me?" (first line)
- "Not exactly Einstein, are we? Oh, look, I'm sorry! Why can't we just forget what happened? Move on?"
- "Does Mummy's little boy want to play?"
- Shaznay: "Hey, Scott. Bet you'd look a proper fittie in lycra, wouldn't you?"
- Scott: "It's not my style. Too much chafing."
- Dale: "You bust my bike!"
- Scott: "You've bust my arm!"
- "Yeah well, nether should you. You got held back a year, didn't you? Remind me why again? Oh yeah, you had a stroke. Grandma."
- "I bet you a tenner I can get you suspended by the end of the week."
- "I would nevera touched you if I'd known you'd been wi him."
- Christine: "So let's get back to Thomas Hardy, shall we?"
- Scott: "Was that his porn star name, Miss?"
- Kenzie: "I'm with Justin now. This - this is never gonna happen!"
- Scott: "It'll always be me, and it'll always be you, you know that."
- "Must be hard. Knowing she likes me more than she likes you."
- "Didn't have you down as a campaigner. Then again, I didn't have your ex down as a crazy cyberstalker either."
- "Alright, calm down. Who'd've thought, the great rebel Kenzie Calhoun representing the school. Oh how the mighty have fallen."
- "I'm one of your second chances. Was I worth it? Because now's the time to find out."
- "Full of stroppy kids like me, who aren't afraid to kick off when we don't get what we want. Rightly, or wrongly. Truth is, sometimes not giving up is all you've got. And others got to hear that. I don't really care about this place. But Kenzie? She does. And she irritates the hell out of me sometimes. But...well...she's my touchstone. This was meant to be her, up here, to tell you what we're all about. And to show you how far she's come and that, but this is your chance, your chance to tell this lot exactly what we're about. You now...and not with fancy PowerPoints or speeches. But what's in here. So come on, guys. Let's hear it."
- "It's not just about bricks. It's not about models and fancy presentation. Ultimately, it's a lot simpler than that. It's about...trust. We trust each other. We trust this school. We don't trust you."
- "So did you miss me?" (final line)