The Next Step: Cheer (2026)
Synopsis
Kenzie takes on a bold new challenge – leading a struggling cheerleading squad with big dreams of making it to Nationals. Determined to prove she’s more than just a dancer, Kenzie must rally a mismatched team of athletes, overcome rivalries, and inspire belief in themselves and each other.
First Air Date: 2026-05-25
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 10
Top Cast
- Adam Raikou as Ashton
- Carter Musselman as Heath
- Elya Wardini as Melody
- Emmerly Tinglin as Kenzie
- Gabi Francis as Layla
- Hattie Kragten as Olive
- Jai Benjamin as Jax
- Malia Tinglin as Cammie
- Matteo Sanchez as Levi
- Neo Brunton as Jordan
Seasons
Season 1 (2026)
When the Comets’ legendary coach leaves for a rival cheer team, Kenzie steps in to take her place. But with many of the Comets’ star athletes departing with the coach, Kenzie must rebuild the team from scratch, recruiting enough new talent to form a winning squad.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Save the Comets!
The Comets’ All Stars cheer season is jeopardized when their legendary coach, Tessa Cutler, bails. Kenzie steps up as coach, but can she get enough people to try out?
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Ep. 2: Tryouts
As tryouts for the Comets begin, Olive and Heath feel insecure as dancers in cheer. Meanwhile, Levi and Ashton’s odd behavior makes Ruby question if they are mad at her.
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Ep. 3: Decision Day
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 finalize the team, and Cammy helps Melody taunt their rivals.
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Ep. 4: Conditioning
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.
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Ep. 5: Cheer Captain Election
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.
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Ep. 6: Heather's Birthday Party
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.
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Ep. 7: Choreo Camp
During choreo camp, Olive tries to minimize tensions with Layla. Meanwhile, Kenzie tries to keep a secret from Melody, and Heath tries to one-up Jax.
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Ep. 8: Flyers
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 reign in her crush on Heath.
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Ep. 9: Superstitions
Sensing something off, Ruby spies on Melody. Levi faces his first test as cheer captain. Meanwhile, desperate for an advantage over Olive, Layla turns to Angel for help.
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Ep. 10: First Full-Out
The Comets are physically ready to run their first full-out, but emotions run high as Jax realizes he has feelings for Olive. Meanwhile, Ruby struggles to keep Melody’s plan a secret.
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