Clive Collins

Clive Collins is a recurring supporting character, and Sophie's main love interest from series 2 onward. He attends North Southport High along with Emma and Sophie, and is Sophie's best friend and crush. He is portrayed by Darren John.

Biography
Nothing is known about Clive's life outside of his friendship with Sophie. The only details given about his family is that their home resides across the street from the Norton household, he doesn't have a sister, and that he is very close to his cousin, Cara.

In school, he is best friends with Sophie, and good friends with Anna Colby - Sophie's rival in gaining Clive's affections. He is a gifted flautist, and a very intelligent student, though he rejected his invitation to the Excellentia Academy For Naturally Gifted Children due to not wanting to be away from Sophie, and not wanting to be educated in a school that disapproved having fun.

An unknown amount of time ago, he was in a relationship with Amy, though the two of them went their separate ways when she had to move to Argentina.

Appearance
Clive is a lanky young man, with short, brown hair and dark brown eyes, covered by black-rimmed glasses.

Clive isn't very fashionable, often sporting cardigans and plain shirts both in and out of school. Much like Sophie, his most common colours to wear are grey, black and blue, with blue taking the most prominence in most of his outfits.

The only time where he is not seen sporting this look is after being transformed into pushy, arrogant charmer 'Slick', where he instead wears a Grease-inspired leather jacket, and brushes his hair into a pompadour style.

Personality
Clive is a lovable dork. Even he describes himself as quiet, cautious and clumsy, having intense stage-fright and frequently dropping and tripping over objects. Despite this, he is a loyal and kind friend, and defends those closest to him if they are called out; this even goes as far as standing up the headmaster of the Excellentia Academy.

When is comes to Sophie, he views himself as her best friend, and supports all of her decisions. He is often tongue-tied when talking to her, and believes that she can do anything she puts her mind to. His adoration of Sophie is only tested after she has been turned into a genie, and acts 'facetious' about the music video they are filming.

He is a very intelligent student, taking interest in a plethora of activities in and out of school, such as science, swimming, maths, flute, piano, and enjoys doing homework.

Trivia

 * Clive appears in 12 episodes
 * This is Darren John's only acting credit