Ryder Lynn
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| Ryder Lynn | |
| General Information | |
| Gender: | Male |
|---|---|
| Age: | 15-16 |
| Hair Color: | Brown |
| Eye Color: | Brown |
| Birthday: | 1997 |
| Occupation(s): | Student Former New Directions Member Football Team Member Basketball Team Member |
| Aliases: | Mega Stud (superhero alter ego) Poser (Unique) Douche bag (Jake) Weirdo stalker, Son of Frankenteen (Kitty) Babe (Katie) |
| Family & Friends | |
| Family: | Dr. Lynn, PhD. (Father) Mrs. Lynn (Mother) Johnny (Cousin) |
| Relationships: | Marley Rose (ex-crush, ex-crusher, kissed) Celeste (crusher, Sadie Hawkins date) Katie (online crush) Kitty Wilde (ex-crush, ex-crusher) Wade "Unique" Adams (ex-online girlfriend, crusher) |
| Friends: | Jake Puckerman (Best Friend) Marley Rose Finn Hudson Becky Jackson Joe Hart Kitty Wilde Sam Evans Tina Cohen-Chang Artie Abrams Sugar Motta Blaine Anderson Brittany Pierce Mike Chang Mercedes Jones Celeste Kurt Hummel |
| Enemies: | Phil Lipoff Bobby Surette Wade "Unique" Adams |
| Other Information | |
| Interests: | Football Singing |
| Clique: | New Directions (former) |
| Education: | William McKinley High School |
| Talent: | Singing, Football, Basketball, Playing the drums |
| Vulnerabilities: | Dyslexia Trust |
| Weaknesses: | Dyslexia, Hiding his feelings for Marley, |
| Series Information | |
| First appearance: | The Role You Were Born to Play |
| Portrayer: | Blake Jenner |
Ryder Lynn is a recurring character on Glee. He makes his first appearance in The Role You Were Born to Play, the fifth episode of Season Four. He is introduced as a student in his sophomore year at William McKinley High School. Finn notices something special about Ryder during football practice, and manages to convince him to audition for the school's upcoming production of Grease, which is being co-directed by Finn Hudson himself alongside Artie Abrams. Ryder wins the leading male role in the production, having been chosen by the directors over Jake Puckerman. After starring in the musical, he decides to join New Directions. Ryder also has dyslexia. In the episode, Feud, he begins to move on from Marley and instead, goes after an online love interest named Katie, whom he shares all his secrets and shows care towards, only to find out he is being catfished. In the season finale, All or Nothing, he pursues the catfisher, tired of the games being played. The catfisher was then revealed to be Unique, which shakes their friendship, causing Ryder to quit Glee Club after Regionals.
Ryder Lynn is portrayed by the winner of the second season of The Glee Project, Blake Jenner.
Biography
Season Four



Added by DeficitsThe Role You Were Born to Play
Ryder is first seen dancing crazily on the football field by Coach Beiste and Finn Hudson. Ryder had explained to Finn once he met him that he had to get at least a B, or his mother wouldn't let him stay on the football team. Finn suggests that he'd join Glee club, but Ryder rejects due to the pressure. Finn then requests him to sign up for the musical, in which Ryder says he doesn't sing. Finn encourages him, and performs Juke Box Hero with him in the auditorium. After the performance, Ryder asks when try-outs are, and Finn says he already made it in, leaving Ryder alone on the stage, satisfied.



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Added by DeficitsGlease



Added by ThemanonthestreetRyder plays Danny in New Directions' production of Grease. He practices with Sam, New Directions Boys, Mike, and Finn and they sing Greased Lightning at the tire shop. He also helps Marley with her self-esteem issues caused by Kitty. Before the production begins, he finds Marley trying to make herself vomit and he helps her feel better. He does this by telling her the story of his cousin who had to lose weight for training. His cousin had to resort to laxatives after he couldn't lose it. He ended up crapping in front of the entire school during a meet. Marley then changes into her Sandy costume and Ryder is impressed. When Kitty makes another negative remark and Marley again becomes depressed, he comforts her and kisses her. They then begin the production and sing You're the One That I Want with the rest of New Directions. At the end they get a standing ovation from the audience and Mr. Schuester reveals that they got extremely positive reviews.
Dynamic Duets
He is first seen saying Marley already has plans for Friday night with him in front of Jake. After each of them exchange insults, the two get a bit physical, only to get broken up by Finn. Ryder, along with Kitty, joins glee club. Finn wants Ryder and Jake's rivalry to end, so he gave them an assignment to perform a duet together. They perform Superman, but that fails when they fight for Marley once more. Finn takes them away and tells them to reveal their greatest fear.



Added by BackToTheStartThanksgiving
Ryder is first seen socializing and interacting with the glee club members in the choir room, as Marley does her inner monologue. After this, Finn introduces the veteran glee club members to the newcomers, and pairs them together to be mentored before sectionals, Ryder is paired with Mike, and they seem to get along, as they have worked together before during Grease. Finn announces that their performance piece for sectionals will be the viral hit, Gangnam Style, to which Santana retorts that the only person who could handle an upbeat, dance song would be Brittany. In response, Finn decides to have Mike teach the moves to the glee club males in order to select a lead to dance alongside Brittany.



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Added by ThemanonthestreetSwan Song
Ryder is first seen carrying Marley into the choir room with Jake after she fainted on stage. Later, he is seen sitting down when Finn announces there is no more glee club until next September. When everyone else joins different clubs, him and Jake join the basketball team. Jake states however that he joined because he was actually good. Ryder is finally seen with Jake during Don't Dream It's Over.
Glee, Actually



Added by ThemanonthestreetRyder is first seen pushing Kurt around in Artie's Dream. Later, Jake mentions him that he told his mom he was going on vacation with Ryder's family for Christmas. He later receives a trip to Saint Tropez as an early Christmas gift from Brittany Pierce who thinks the end of the world is a few days away. When she and Sam are stating their opinions of other members of glee club, he states it is stupid and leaves with a few other people. Ryder's finally seen singing with glee club in Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.



Added by Josh Bullin24Sadie Hawkins
Ryder is first seen walking with the other boys of New Directions. As girls stare at the group, he states that this is how the girls must feel during Prom. After this, Celeste walks up to him with a smile and he politely smiles back. During Tina's solo he realizes she is singing the song to Blaine. Celeste waves to Ryder through a window after the performance of Tell Him. During the dance, he sings with the other guys in No Scrubs. Periodically he can be seen dancing with Celeste. Ryder is finally seen singing the final song for the Sadie Hawkin's dance, I Only Have Eyes For You.
Naked
Ryder is first seen in the choir room when Tina suggests the Men of McKinley calender. He's next to Jake during Sam's "broga," which is supposed to help the guys get into the spirit of the calender. He has a solo during Centerfold/Hot In Herre while dancing with the cheerios. When he says he wants to name his shoulders, Jake answers saying that you name your arms and not your shoulders.



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Added by BackToTheStartDiva
Ryder is first seen in the choir room when Finn and Emma explain what being a diva truly is. He helps Brittany get her costume on for Diva. During Nutbush City Limits, he is seen staring in awe at Santana. He's finally also seen watching Hung Up and is very impressed.
I Do



Added by BackToTheStartGirls (and Boys) on Film
He appears when Will announces the new assignment about movies. Kitty says about Emma's leaving of the wedding, which Ryder replies "Too soon." He is later seen during Shout, and in the Boys mash-up Old Time Rock & Roll/Danger Zone, wearing a shirt, socks and underwear only (along with Sam and Jake).



Added by Luke Gregory Michael House-JacksonRyder is seen when New Directions are performing Footloose, during the beginning of the performance he is paired with Unique. Towards the end of the song, Marley and Ryder dance together, leaving an upset Jake. At then end of the performance, Marley and Ryder share a hug.



Added by RiseAgainsTFeud
Ryder is first seen being commented by Will for playing the guitar, and angry Finn interrupts and yells at Will to stop fake complimenting Ryder just so he could hurt him. He then starts chatting with a girl on the internet who goes by "Katie_xoxo." The give each other questions to answer and find out they like the same things. She ask Ryder if school was interesting, and then we cut to a flash back of Unique calling Ryder a poser, and that he shouldn't have gotten in the middle of Jake and Marley's relationship.


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Added by RiseAgainsTGuilty Pleasures
Ryder is first seen in the choir room when Blaine and Sam explain the meaning of this week's theme: guilty pleasures. He asks if they are singing those kinds of songs for regionals and Sam responds with no. He also tells the two to go first, where the sing with Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go. Ryder says he also likes Barry Manilow and would have the same hairstyle as if Justin Bieber wasn't around. He's also seen enjoying the girls singing Wannabe, and is pumping his arms up. He's finally seen singing in Mamma Mia.



Added by Léofaberry13Shooting Star
Ryder is first seen in the auditorium when Mr. Schuester announces the competition for Regionals and when Brittany also announces a comet is coming towards Earth. He talks to Jake about Katie, who he's been talking to on the Internet. Jakes tells him he needs a plan if he wants to approach her suddenly. He finds Katie and takes her to the choir room to sing her Your Song. She's confused when he's finished because she's wondering why her and not someone else. Ryder explains and shows her all of their conversations, and she reveals her name is not Katie and it's Marissa. Marissa tells him that he's been catfished since her picture was used by someone else to create a fake identity.



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Added by BackToTheStartSweet Dreams
Ryder is first seen in the choir room when Will announces the theme for Regionals: Dream. He has various scenes after this in the choir room. He's finally seen singing in the performance of Outcast. He doesn't have any speaking lines.
Lights Out
Ryder is first seen texting Katie, asking her why she's stood him up twice. Jake tells him later to get over her, but Ryder says he's told Katie things he's never revealed to anyone before. Before Jake ways away, he tells him to tell his dark secrets to real people. He then sings with Sam in You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'.


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Added by OctiPervertidoWildeKitty asks Ryder to dinner at Breadsticks later on. She explains why her relationship with boyfriends get complicated. She also says she understands what he went though. In the 6th grade, she was also molested by one of her friend's older brother. After Kitty finishes her story, Ryder replies with a thank you. He then has a solo in We Will Rock You. He talks to Katie about how she's opened him up, and she responds saying he's opened her up Katie says can I ping you in a bit and Ryder says sure, as Katie goes offline Kitty appears. Kitty comes up to him and asks if he wants to get lunch with her, but he says no. She tells him that he knew that she had trouble connecting with guys and that she started to like him. He asks her if they could try being together once he figures out who Katie is. She says no and walks away. Katie comes back online just a few seconds after this. He's last seen singing in Longest Time.
Wonder-ful
Ryder is first seen in the choir room when Will announces Rachel got a callback for Funny Girl. Him and Jake dance in the front of the room during Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours. He's also at Mercedes Vocal Training in the auditorium when she sings Superstition. Ryder is seen sitting in the choir room during You Are the Sunshine of My Life, I Wish, and Higher Ground. When Mercedes asks what each of them is going to do for Regionals, he says commit. He's finally seen performing in For Once in My Life.
All or Nothing
Ryder is first seen texting Katie, asking for her true name. Silhouettes of the other glee members come up with her messages, showing that Katie could be anyone. While discussing Regionals, Ryder stands up from his chair and says he won't perform unless Katie reveals themselves. He demands to see everyone's cellphones if no one comes forward. He kicks a chair when no one responds quickly. Still yelling, Marley stands up and says she's the catfish. He's confused since she had nothing to do with it. All she says is that she's sorry. He leaves the choir room when people start to defend her. Later on, Marley asks to talk to him. Ryder harshly responds asking why she doesn't just text him about it. After saying how glee club doesn't need him at Regionals in the hall, Unique comes and reveals she's the true Katie. She explains everything and says she doesn't want to lose what they have. Unique also asks for him to not punch her. Ryder responds saying he won't punch her in the face, but he'll never speak to her again.



Added by REBƎLReloadedRyder shows up for Regionals, but says he's leaving glee once it's over. He's in the show circle when Brittany announces she's leaving, where she called him, Marley, Jake, and Kitty the foster kids. He sings with the other boys of New Directions during Hall of Fame. Ryder cheers when they all win Regionals. When he hugs Unique, he realizes they aren't speaking to each other and they go their separate ways. Ryder's finally seen when Will and Emma get married in the choir room.
Relationships
Marley Rose



Added by Jemmagleek- Main article: Marley-Ryder Relationship (Ryley)
They meet in The Role You Were Born to Play and strike up an quick rapport. In Glease, he finds Marley in the bathroom making herself vomit. He tells her she shouldn't do it, and shares a story about his cousin's experience with laxatives. He says he doesn't want to kiss a girl with puke on her breath on stage or later, and then leaves. When Kitty destroys her confidence a few minutes before the final act, he tells her how amazing she is and kisses her before going out to play Danny and Sandy together in Grease. In Dynamic Duets, Ryder and Jake fight for Marley's affections and they share a few moments during Superman. Ryder cancels his date with Marley due to an appointment with a dyslexia specialist and she asks Jake out instead. In Thanksgiving, Jake tells him that he and Marley went out, but says break it off if it will ruin their new friendship, to which Ryder declines.



Added by BackToTheStartJake Puckerman
- Main article: Jake-Ryder Relationship (Jyder)
They both started off as rivals, when Jake became jealous when Ryder was talking to Marley. Later they competed for the lead, Danny Zuko for the school musical Grease with Ryder successfully receiving the part. During the musical, Ryder and Marley become closer, culminating in Jake witnesses Ryder kiss Marley . After this, they briefly fought for the affections for Marley, resulting in physical confrontations. When Finn assigns them the task of revealing their weaknesses to better understand each other, the experience leads them to become close friends.
Marissa
Ryder mistakened Marissa for "Katie", the online romance he was having, because


Added by Afemp"Katie"/Unique
- Main article: Ryder-Unique Relationship (Ratie/Rydique)
We first see Katie in Feud talking to Ryder online via instant messaging where they share secrets about their lives. Katie helps Ryder with problems he is having with Unique. At some point, they exchange phone numbers and begin texting.
In Shooting Star, Ryder thinks he sees Katie walking past his classroom he tries to get up and go after her but Coach Beiste stops him. Meeting her at her locker later on, he asks her to come with him, he then proceeds to sing to the confused girl who reveals her name is Marissa, who explaining to Ryder that he's been cat fished by someone pretending to be Marissa.
Ryder freaks out and tearfully confronts Marley and Jake, assuming one of them is behind it, which they both deny. Afterwards, he questions Kitty, who also denies the accusation. Once she leaves, Ryder tells Jake he's still believes it's her because Katie and Kitty are almost the same name. During the choir room lockdown, Ryder calls Katie's phone to find out if she's alright and a phone in the choir room begins to ring, suggesting that it is one of the New Directions members. Prior to the shooting, Katie promises to meet Ryder at 3:30 outside the choir room, but doesn't show up to Ryder's chagrin.
Kitty Wilde
- Main article: Kitty-Ryder Relationship (Kyder/Ritty)
Kitty and Ryder met in The Role You Were Born To Play, and both got into New Directions in Dynamic Duets. Their relationship is taken into the next level later in Lights Out, when after Ryder sings Everybody Hurts, and confides to the group that he was sexually abused by his babysitter when he was eleven. Kitty asks Ryder out on a date, where she she shares with him that she had a similar experience, leading to the two sharing a moment. Later, when Ryder chooses to chat with "Katie" instead of going to another date with her, she leaves him and turns down his offer to reschedule once he settes things with "Katie," obviously hurt by his rejection. As the members of New Directions sing Longest Time, Kitty watches Ryder sadly throughout the performance.
Songs
Solos
Season Four:
Duets
Season Four:
Solos (In a Group Number)
| Season Four | ||
|---|---|---|
| Song | Episode | Solos with |
| Born to Hand Jive | The Role You Were Born to Play | Marley, Mercedes and Jake |
| You're the One That I Want | Glease | Marley, Finn, Rachel, Santana, Brittany, Blaine and Kurt |
| Some Nights | Dynamic Duets | Blaine, Sam, Joe, Tina, Marley, Kitty and Jake |
| No Scrubs | Sadie Hawkins | Blaine, Sam, Joe and Artie |
| Centerfold/Hot In Herre | Naked | Sam and Jake |
| This Is the New Year | Blaine, Sam, Marley, Brittany, Artie, Jake, Tina and Unique | |
| Say | Shooting Star | Blaine, Marley, Sam, Brittany and Kitty |
| Outcast | Sweet Dreams | Marley, Jake, Kitty and Unique |
| We Will Rock You | Lights Out | Artie, Jake and Blaine |
| Longest Time | Artie, Kitty, Marley, Sam and Jake | |
| Hall of Fame | All or Nothing | Artie, Jake, Joe and Sam |
Backup Vocals
| Season Four | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Song | Episode | Sung by: | Backup with: |
| Gangnam Style | Thanksgiving | Tina | Kitty and New Directions |
| You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' | Lights Out | Sam | New Directions |
Trivia
- Ryder is the third person on Glee to have dyslexia. The first is Howard who mentions having dyslexia in Pilot. The second is Sam who mentions having dyslexia in Audition.
- He can play the drums, as seen in Feud.
- He is a fan of the Spice Girls and Barry Manilow. (Guilty Pleasures)
- He was presumably born in 1997, since he mentions being born 13 years after 1984 in Shooting Star.
- He was molested by his babysitter when he was 11 years old. (Lights Out)
Gallery
Quotes
- Main article: Ryder's Quotations
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