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 22 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in October 2026.
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The Next Step: Cheer
While trying to make new friends, Cammy accidentally starts a rumour. With Damien’s help, Layla rediscovers herself, and Melody tries to catch a cold that is circulating through the gym.
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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.
Kenzie adjusts to the new assistant coach, Denise. Ruby worries about the growing tensions between Levi and Ashton, and Layla feels pressure from Denise to perform.
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?
Melody comes down with a bad case of the twisties! Heath and Jax try to exercise their feelings away, while Angel works to earn her spot on the mat.
Levi proves to Kenzie that his relationship won’t be a distraction. Kenzie works to shoo an overbearing parent from the gym. Ruby tries to see if Heath still has a girlfriend.
Kenzie tries to fix the team’s tensions with a sleepover, Olive worries people are treating her differently after the full out, and Melody realises she has to win the team over.
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.
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.
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.
At Cheermageddon, the Comets compete for the first time as a team... against Coach Cutler and the Cheery Bombs!
At Cheermageddon, Melody questions her place on the team. Jax and Heath interview a cheerleader that seeds doubt in their routine, and Angel pitches the gym to investors.
On a rest and relaxation day, a new tension strains Layla and Jordan’s friendship. Ashton debates telling Levi his doubts, and Kenzie worries about her future as coach.
The team try to get their full-out to time, but Angel struggles. Heath worries Jax is ashamed of their friendship, and Layla gets upset with Damian.
Levi tries to keep the team calm for Social Media Day after Denise announces big changes. Jordan practices her cheer smile, and Melody works on an improved full-out.