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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Kia Pegg originally auditioned for Kitty before later getting the role of Jody.
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* WordOfGay: Subverted. WordOfGod revealed that Elektra is a lesbian after she had left the show, however, this is explored in the web series spin-off ''After The DG'' with her meeting and expressing her feelings for a girl. Plus, Elektra had a rainbow flag in her room, which hinted at her sexuality.

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* WordOfGay: Subverted. WordOfGod revealed that Elektra is a lesbian after she had left the show, however, this is explored in the web series spin-off ''After The DG'' with her meeting and expressing her feelings for a girl. Plus, Elektra had a rainbow flag in her room, which hinted at her sexuality. WordOfGod has also stated that Elektra was heavily hinted to be gay but they didn't do an episode on it at the time due to CBBC having stricter guidelines so they used subtle hints towards it (such as her pride flag in Series 3).
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* RealLifeWritesThePlot: The reason for the show's cancellation was due to Dani Harmer wanting to move on from playing Tracy Beaker. This led to ''Series/TheDumpingGround'' being created in its place.

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* DisabledCharacterDisabledActor: Chloe's casting call specifically called for a genuine wheelchair user to play the part.
* ExecutiveMeddling: It was CBBC's idea to have Mike leave The Dumping Ground at the end of Series 7.
* TheOtherDarrin: Millie Redfearn replaced Claudia Colling in the role of Rosie Kettle, after the latter couldn't make the filming.
** Liam's brother, Jack, is played by Calum Callaghan in his first appearance and later by Chris Finch
* RealLifeRelative: Kiki Brooks-Truman (who played Maude), is the daughter of Charlie Brooks.
** Creator/WarwickDavis (who guest starred as Lou in series 4 of ''The Dumping Ground'') is the father of Annabelle Davis, who plays Sasha.
* RealLifeWritesThePlot: Elektra leaves The Dumping Ground after Series 1 because Jessica Revell joined a drama school and wasn't allowed to work as an actor during her time there.
** WordOfGod also stated that Gus was written out half-way through Series 1 because Noah Marullo wanted to move on.
** Rick left after Series 2 of The Dumping Ground because Daniel Pearson wanted a break from acting.
* PlayingTheirOwnTwin: In ''The Dumping Ground'' Series 7 episode "Reunion", Connor Byrne plays both Mike and his twin brother Peader.

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* DisabledCharacterDisabledActor: Chloe's casting call specifically called for a genuine wheelchair user to play the part.
* ExecutiveMeddling: It was CBBC's idea to have Mike leave The Dumping Ground at the end of Series 7.
* TheOtherDarrin: Millie Redfearn replaced Claudia Colling in the role of Rosie Kettle, after the latter couldn't make the filming. \n** Liam's brother, Jack, is played by Calum Callaghan in his first appearance and later by Chris Finch\n* RealLifeRelative: Kiki Brooks-Truman (who played Maude), is the daughter of Charlie Brooks.\n** Creator/WarwickDavis (who guest starred as Lou in series 4 of ''The Dumping Ground'') is the father of Annabelle Davis, who plays Sasha.\n* RealLifeWritesThePlot: Elektra leaves The Dumping Ground after Series 1 because Jessica Revell joined a drama school and wasn't allowed to work as an actor during her time there.\n** WordOfGod also stated that Gus was written out half-way through Series 1 because Noah Marullo wanted to move on.\n** Rick left after Series 2 of The Dumping Ground because Daniel Pearson wanted a break from acting.\n* PlayingTheirOwnTwin: In ''The Dumping Ground'' Series 7 episode "Reunion", Connor Byrne plays both Mike and his twin brother Peader.
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* ExecutiveMeddling: It was CBBC's idea to have Mike leave The Dumping Ground at the end of Series 7.


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** Rick left after Series 2 of The Dumping Ground because Daniel Pearson wanted a break from acting.
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* PlayingTheirOwnTwin: In ''The Dumping Ground'' Series 7 episode "Reunion", Connor Byrne plays both Mike and his twin brother Peader.
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* DisabledCharacterDisabledActor: Chloe's casting call specifically called for a genuine wheelchair user to play the part.
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** Creator/WarwickDavis (who guest starred as Lou in series 4 of ''The Dumping Ground'') is the father of Annabelle Davis, who plays Sasha.
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** WordOfGod also stated that Gus was written out half-way through Series 1 because Noah Marullo wanted to move on.
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* DawsonCasting: It's not uncommon that the child actors are a few years older than their characters are. However, it's also averted as some characters like Liam and Frank are the same ages as their actors.



* WordOfGay: Subverted. WordOfGod revealed that Elektra is a lesbian after she had left the show, however, this is explored in the web series spin-off ''After The DG'' with her meeting and expressing her feelings for a girl.

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* WordOfGay: Subverted. WordOfGod revealed that Elektra is a lesbian after she had left the show, however, this is explored in the web series spin-off ''After The DG'' with her meeting and expressing her feelings for a girl. Plus, Elektra had a rainbow flag in her room, which hinted at her sexuality.
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* RealLifeWritesThePlot: Elektra leaves The Dumping Ground after Series 1 because Jessica Revell joined a drama school and wasn't allowed to work as an actor during her time there.
* WordOfGay: Subverted. WordOfGod revealed that Elektra is a lesbian after she had left the show, however, this is explored in the web series spin-off ''After The DG'' with her meeting and expressing her feelings for a girl.

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* HeyItsThatGuy
** Stephanie Branston is [[{{EastEnders}} Janine Butcher]]
** Tee is [[{{EastEnders}} Jack Branning's daughter in a wheelchair]]
** Gina was once a dinner lady in WaterlooRoad
** Jody's mother was [[{{EastEnders}} Ian's fiance's mother]]
** Liam's brother is [[MrSelfridge Miss Towler's brother]]
** Bailey's mum [[spoiler: revealed later to not be]] is [[Series/EastEnders Chelsea Fox]].



* RealLifeRelative: Kiki Brooks-Truman (who played Maude), is the daughter of Charlie Brooks

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* RealLifeRelative: Kiki Brooks-Truman (who played Maude), is the daughter of Charlie BrooksBrooks.
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** Bailey's mum [[spoiler: revealed later to not be]] is [[Series/EastEnders Chelsea Fox]].
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** Liam's brother is [[MrSelfridge Miss Towler's brother]]


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** Liam's brother, Jack, is played by Calum Callaghan in his first appearance and later by Chris Finch
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* HeyItsThatGuy
** Stephanie Branston is [[{{EastEnders}} Janine Butcher]]
** Tee is [[{{EastEnders}} Jack Branning's daughter in a wheelchair]]
** Gina was once a dinner lady in WaterlooRoad
** Jody's mother was [[{{EastEnders}} Ian's fiance's mother]]
* TheOtherDarrin: Millie Redfearn replaced Claudia Colling in the role of Rosie Kettle, after the latter couldn't make the filming.
* RealLifeRelative: Kiki Brooks-Truman (who played Maude), is the daughter of Charlie Brooks

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