The Next Step: Cheer
The Next Step: Cheer is a TV show on CBBC. The Next Step’s Kenzie salvages what is left of a broken cheer team, desperate to prove that she can build this rag-tag group of athletes into a contender for Nationals. The program has been available since 2026. A total of 11 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in June 2026.
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The Next Step: Cheer
The Comets are physically ready to run their first full-out, but emotions run high as Jax realises he has feelings for Olive. Meanwhile, Ruby struggles to keep Melody’s plan a secret.
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Sensing something is off, Ruby spies on Melody, while Levi faces his first test as cheer captain. Meanwhile, desperate for an advantage over Olive, Layla turns to Angel for help.
As Kenzie changes up the routine, Layla tries to prove she belongs on-mat as a flyer. A new stunt makes Olive nervous, and Ruby struggles to rein in her crush on Heath.
During choreo camp, Olive tries to minimise tensions with Layla. Meanwhile, Kenzie tries to keep a secret from Melody, and Heath tries to one-up Jax.
Jordan and Ruby butt heads over how to run a cheer birthday party, Melody hopes training Jax will gain the team’s goodwill, and Cammy and Kenzie hunt for a loose animal.
Layla and Melody campaign against each other for cheer captain. Meanwhile, Ashton starts a side hustle to make some extra cash, and Heath debates returning to dance.
Worried the Comets aren’t ready, Kenzie runs a conditioning day. A sticky note game fuels Jordan’s competitiveness, while Ruby plans a surprise for Levi and Ashton.
With the mat list going up today, Layla is anxious that she won’t be on it and that Jordan and Olive will. Kenzie struggles to finalise the team, and Cammy helps Melody taunt their rivals.
As tryouts for the Comets begin, Olive and Heath feel insecure as dancers in cheer. Meanwhile, Levi and Ashton’s odd behaviour makes Ruby question if they are mad at her.
The Comets’ All Stars cheer season is jeopardised when their legendary coach, Tessa Cutler, bails. Kenzie steps up as leader, but can she get enough people to try out?