I can't believe we've had Briar and Myles TOGETHER reacting to their first and last scenes! I'm assuming they're on good terms now!

Wait...could this be...a season of TNS I'm on that Alishea...LIKES?!? *GASPS* *FAINTS* #TNS10When

I was 9 when the next step came out and I started watching it from s1, ep5. Now I’m 19 years old and I’m at uni. It’s crazy how much has changed in 10 years but at the same time nothing has changed. 10 years has passed and I’m still sat here watching the next step. Here’s to the next 10 years 🎉

the "get a life grace" made the laugh and go into a coughing fit (a compliment)

Even though Grace kind of explains her motives I still want to know why she is so butthurt. Maya did not die if you want to be her friend just talk to her, it is not that deep that you have no close friends on A-Troupe #TNS10When

I'm pretty sure Pete's grandad died which would explain why he's so upset and overwhelmed. I think also in the BTS there was a clip of him dancing using his grandad's hat as a prop too, saying how the dance was a celebration of life. But so happy the new season has finally come out!

I had genuinely forgotten about Richozzy getting together because I made it a point to skip those scenes in my subsequent rewatches because they made me irrationally angry. What really annoyed me about Jude wanting to join Step Inside was the fact that she so casually mentioned she knew all the dances from watching them, when her entire character was based on her difficulties learning choreography. That's pretty much the first thing we learned about her, and I feel like they're disregarding that fact for the sake of the plot. It would have been so interesting to see how they worked in her dyslexia to her getting a spot in Step Inside, but it's not even brought up.

i still can’t get over brittany, i wanna know what she’s doing at cbbc!!😫

I was disappointed when I saw Jude wasn’t going to be apart of A-troupe this season but I was very satisfied with her ending and the fact she went off with Cleo, loved their duet. Really nice send off to both Cleo and Jude.

This episode was a 9/10 The only thing that I didn't like was how juvenile Grace is being, she literally has no reason to tear them compared to other characters - Ethan didn't have his own best friend on a troupe (Marcus and Marcus didn't even take it well) - Jude's own girlfriend (Cleo) didn't make it!!! She had every right to be upset - Winnie getting cut every single time And when Grace was on a troupe for literally 5 seconds and she didn't make an effort to the new a troupe!! And she left her old teammates with bad publicity (being called in experienced no names, being ranked 63 out 64 teams) She has no reason!! And another thing Nick didn't even say anything 😂😂

Honestly I'd love to see more Lost and Found related content. Maybe like character deep dives? I felt like L&F was a lot more mature than tns in some ways....

Maybe the giant compilation of TNS actors in CBBC is something to do with the fact that so many people are in New York? James, Riley, Piper and Amy are all in NY and now Richelle, Ozzy, Lily, Jude and Cleo as well! Plus, Jacquie mentions? Maybe we're getting a TNS reunion in New York??? 😮 I know you're tired of hearing how we want the OGs back, but I still think that it might actually happen because the writers are compiling TNS characters in NY. ☺

This episode really reminded me of the old Next Step so I'm very excited

I can’t lie I was hoping that when Kenzie was in the office at the beginning it would be that she had been like taken on by Nick to train her to own the studio/she’d been made studio choreographer/something like that where she has a job and this it just became ‘no she’s just dance captain and steals Nick’s office for herself’. I’m scared we’ll have unused Nick again..

Heath and the earrings 😍😍😍 AHHHHH

Glad to see you reacting to the first episode already!😁 I agree that this was actually a good first episode and opener to the show. I really liked the vibe to the opening dance with the new shots and the way they were focused on the camera for a few scenes. Almost like they were breaking the fourth wall in a way. The new opener song for Season 9 also sounds really good. TNS music is always full of consistent bangers. Everyone looks so good too especially in their talking heads. I like how authentic and natural everything feels so far. It did give a bit of old TNS vibes which is really nice and makes me optimistic for this season. I liked how Kenzie is still in her dance captain era, the Heath and Daisy scenes were also cute. It’s nice that they remembered Daisy and Izzy’s friendship with their band bond. I liked seeing Winnie and Lily again. The mention of Jacquie was nice and the Cleo and Jude scenes were adorable as always. I’m sad that Jude has left just as things were now coming her way but I’m happy that she got a nice and positive send off with her joining Step Inside. Her getting to dance once more with Cleo was nice too. Still hope we see them again as recurring characters. I liked that Kenzie congratulated her too with the whole team. The Kenzie and Pete scene at the end was also quite interesting too as it was quite sad and sudden. The only things I didn’t like were Winnie not being considered for an open spot for Internationals. Although it also seems like she’s not considered as a dancer anymore. The other thing I didn’t like was Grace’s reasoning for messing with TNS. Because nobody was antagonistic against her, it doesn’t hold much weight for her to be vengeful. But like you said, if we get more scenes with her and Winnie then it might make up for it. But if it’s because of her not being noticed during the party that happened with the new A troupe members last season then it just comes across as petty😂 But otherwise this was a solid opener. The lack of Nick makes me hope that this won’t become another Season 8B situation and I’m curious about Pete’s situation too but I think it’s already been spoiled by CBBC sadly lol. Looking forward to the rest of Season 9 and your reactions😁 #TNS10WHEN

In my opinion, S9 has been great so far. I watched all 11 episodes today and it’s definitely better than S8. It covers some more mature things (example: one of the new characters brings up periods at one point) and it just feels more natural. A video idea is: ranking the dancers of a certain season based off of dance ability or do some what if videos!

I'm realllllly liking Grace as a villain so far. Brianna (yes, she is glowing) is playing her perfectly. That scene in Studio 1 with Ariana and Winnie was genuinely funny and had real S1-2 vibes. I also liked the justification for her revenge mission, ready for that to be expanded on later too. Still don't care much for the current A-Troupe but I'm already feeling better about them. I like how characters are finally interacting with people outside of their own storyline again (Heath and Ethan, Ebby and Izzy). Also Heath and Ethan's scene in the locker room felt really smooth and natural. Again, early TNS (and S6) vibes. This opener has gotten me so hyped for the season 🎉🎉

“Get a life grace” 😂😂😂

I have a video suggestion - a video/ series entitled WHAT WOULD I DO? in which you take situations characters were in and say what you would do and why. For example, if you were Chloe in series 3 and were deciding between internationals and the ballet tour.

I am a Haisy shipper!! Ik what you mean with guys and girls friendships but we do have a few that didn't turn romantic - Heath and Kenzie - Jett and Xander - Kingston and Lola - Chloe and West - Giselle and west Like Heath and Daisy's plot really bought out development in each other (even though it could've been better) they still have soo much chemistry and they way they look at each other (Heath did press ups bc he was that stressed) they are really cutee!! He spent that much time and money like they are really cute!!

You should definitely do more guess the reference.

Glad they remembered the plot between izzy and daisy despite the fact they threw it away after 1 episode

It's back. she's back. What could be better

Very excited to finally be able to watch your reactions to the episodes! Had to hold off since we didn't have them aired in Australia yet, so I'm glad they are now!

Yesss been waiting for your upload to episode 1 I really enjoyed the episode the music is on point as always❤

i loved the vibes of this first episode, so hopeful for the rest of the season!!

PLEASE BRING BACK GUESS THE REFERENCE OMG

Great first episode. As I predicted, Dylan left The Next Step to join their sister Margo on their World Tour. Grace really shined this episode and as well as Ariana for being the schemers that they are. I love we got to see Winnie. I love Jude and Cleo scene and I'm going to miss Cleo and Jude. Pete has really developed a lot, Season 7 I love Pete then in Season 8 I love Pete in Season 8A and in Season 8B in kinda went downhill at times and then it progressed, and then in Season 9 Pete is showing vulnerability. I have a feeling that the cafe Cha Cha's is referring to a ballroom style of Cha Cha Cha which is why they name the cafe. It's nice that we got a Jacquie mentioned.

It was so good to see them reunited 🥹❤️ especially to see Brair and Myles reacting to their scenes on TNS. Can’t wait for season 9 to come here in Australia but I love watching your reaction videos beautiful 💗

Im so glad these videos are back!! I also felt bad for winnie because she always gets pushed to the sidelines in this show so hopefully she has more things going on this season. Also im pretty sure i know what pete's storyline is because it was mentioned in a behind the scenes video that cbbc posted. I have no idea why they are spoiling so much this season, but its pretty annoying. So as a warning to everyone maybe dont watch what they post lmao

yess i was waiting for this video as soon as I finished watching the episode because i wanted to hear your thoughts! I'd say a solid 8/10 or possibly even 9/10 for the opening episode! i don't think anything got me super fuming lol, but there would be a few things I'd change. I'd say firstly, i totally agree with the new look in terms of filming where I think it would have been cool to have incorporated Nick filming the dance and moving around, because now it brings all sorts of conversations again, of whether or not they know there's a camera or not and the whole 'mockumentary reality style' aspect of the show. My initial thoughts on Jude's exit was that it felt a tiny bit rushed, and I think this was mainly because Jude was so excited to be moved up from an alternate spot to a fully fledged member of a troupe and then also being a co choreographer for internationals, but then all of a sudden a spot opens up on step inside and she changed her mind so quickly 😭 but after her scenes with Cleo and the duet, i did feel like it made sense that her storyline was intertwined with Cleo's so that they're both chasing the same dream together which was sweet and a good direction to go in rather than making Jude exit by herself. I also felt like they should have just addressed the name of the diner because i was doing the same and zooming into what the name of the diner is, and obviously we usually have the off seasons where they generally mention the updated name of the cafe, but because we didn't have the off season, i was hoping to hear just someone mention the new diner name in the first episode 😭 SO so happy that Winnie is back, she honestly deserves so much and can't wait to see more of her but to me it's criminal that she's been on the show since season 6, and still hasn't been a main character on A troupe, not been to any competition like we need justice now 😅 I'm just wary i think of the whole decision making again, like I just need them to address that Nick has to have the final say on decisions like letting teams share space and it's not the dancers decision, like let's go back to having a responsible adult who's job it is to make those decisions actually carry that role out 😭 Other than that, it was a good solid episode and nothing too cringey for me yet nor nothing too outrageous to get me fuming over, and I'm super intrigued to hear Pete's plot it's definitely one to keep watching because I think it's going to be a focal point of his character especially as it's been introduced in the first episode of the season. and I have to end by saying YES to bringing back guess the reference season 4 we need it asappp! 😅 #tns10when #gtr4when

I think it would be a good video idea to rank the trailers for each season 1-9. It seems to be the only thing that you haven't ranked yet!! #TNS10When

Hidalgo’s gotta be the most iconic name surely because of the eldon and Amanda scene

It was a good episode but get Grace off the screen please

I love you Alisha! I’m in Canada so I’m just watching from your videos. Since it’s not in Canada yet ❤❤

I lovedd the opening dance it was sooo happy and exciting!! I love the opening songg!! I heard in the trailer and i loved it!! Im soo excited for the soundtrack!!

I've very excited for the soundtrack!

Deffo optimistic for this season - Thought this was a great episode. Only pitfall for me is how Kenzie basically being studio head wasn't addressed, it seems like too much work for one person realistically.

Omg definitely bring back guess the reference

Oof, if you don't want to be spoiled for Pete's plot, steer clear of any BTS videos because they spoiled it on there. I thought they would mention it in this first episode so that's why they didn't try to hide it, but guess I was wrong. It's a really good plot I think, I just wished CBBC had gotten rid of the spoiler in their BTS video.

To be fair there have been multiple occurrences of the dancers looking into the camera and interacting with the camera during dancers even back in s3

#BringbackGTR Absolutely love you Alisha and can’t wait to react to your reacting videos like every other year, Season 9 looks bright so far!

I would love to see more of your alternate storylines

I need the season 9 soundtrack now!

Alishea btw they didn’t get flown over to England for it last month when they posted the TikTok with Alex Noah and britt they was all wearing the same outfit at les studios which is a studios in Canada so they didn’t get flown out unfortunately

this season looks like it’s gonna be goood

I know it would be a long LONG video but you could do a tier list of all of the next step songs (maybe split it into different videos for each series)

I love that Jude and Cleo left together, a lot of their storylines on the show have revolved around them as a couple so it makes sense that they would go together (even though I'm really sad about Jude leaving because she was one of my favourite characters)

Not sure if I'm more excited about TNS back or that you're back reacting! They go hand in hand now. If you do more Guess the Reference you need to get someone (ie. Myles Dobson) to write the questions for you, now you're a past cast member - and no cheating, although you know more about TNS then anyone. Isn't Grace just a repeat of Amanda?

such a good surprise !!! really sad to see Jude leave tho

Oh it's already here? I thought it would be tomorrow! 🧐

Omgggg i have missed these videos!! I love watching TNS i was 13 when it come out lol 😂 im in my 20s and i can watch it like im a 10 year old. Can you do some more of these kinds of videos with other tv shows ie tracy beaker or something. 😊 for more content as i like your vids alesha

ideas : what if again , re rank all dances and characters including the new ones , going undercover as a tns editing account or watching tns edits , plot lines you feel where never continued and WAHT they should have led too , ideas you would have added xxx I have wayyyyyy more ideas btw as I have missed ur content so much these r just a few 😂😂

ive commented this before but i would LOVE to see you rank non-tns dances e.g. Life of Dance, Joanne Chapman's, Elite, etc!! i go back and rewatch the charlie chaplin dance a lot, it's SO good

i started watching since tns first aired on cbbc i was 7 about to turn 8 and i am i am now 18 still watching tns and i have never missed an episode ever crazy to think i have watched a tv show for 10 years what

I feel like watching this episode already that they actually taken more time into this season than season 8B! I think! Its going the ways the original first series were like and i couldn’t be more glad! I feel like 8B was very slapdash & wasn’t well thought through. It was kinda like we covered this this and that and have a deadline/crunch to get to X amount of episodes. Hope they don’t fall down that rabbit hole again later on.

Can you do rankings videos and guess the reference ❤ love your channel

As you were talking about video ideas, I would love to see ranking couple songs (E.G jiley ‘we go’) idk if you’ve done it already tho ❤

PLS BRING BACK GUESS THE REFERENCE Only if you want to 🩵🩵 I love your videos soooooo much and I have been watching you since I was 9 and I’m almost 12 I am in loveee with the next step and I have been watching tns since I was 6 Your one of my fav KZfaqrs

I would like to see what if episode from her what if she does Anthony didn't want xander to do the dance battle against heath because Anthony had feelings for heath, but to find out the only reason xander did this is because he's jealous about the alternate situation and has feelings for heath to and heath is clueless about the two boys. #Clude, hanthony, and hander. That's heath and Anthony, and xander and Heath.

I hope it comes to Canada soon

I don't know if someone else already said this but, DID THEY RE-USE THE CHOLE GOING TO THAT BALLET THING WITH JUDE!!?? I love TNS but they are basically mixing S3&2 in one season...

I find it cool (and slightly odd) that good seasons are happening in three's. Season 3 was the last good season until season 6, and now season season 9 might be good? (I think 1-3 and then 6 are good seasons, btw. I'm not saying s1/2 are bad by any means)

Hey great to see your videos again I think Pete’s situation has something to do with his grandad as there’s a short with him dancing with his granddads hat

The lack of Nick screen-time in this first episode worries me, BUT I'll give it a pass since it's the first episode...hopefully this will improve throughout the rest of the season. I enjoyed the first ep overall, it was nice to see Lily again and hearing about Step Inside 2 was cool, the Jacquie name drop had me screaming . I love Heath and Daisy's friendship, and though they're making it so easy to ship them, I'm honestly (for once) trying not to cause I want to see them strictly be best friends with no romantic undertones at all. We have very few instances of a girl and guy being close friends - and only friends - throughout the entire show, so adding to that small pool would be really cool. Now, I'm not looking forward to this 'elite team member(s) sabotaging the next step out of spite' storyline, i'm so sick of it honestly. If any toxicity is to take place in the studio, it'd be more fun to see it happen naturally...as in the team messes up themselves and it causes chaos, not someone fabricating it all and then laughing behind the scenes. I also hope Kenzie acts more like a dance captain and less like a studio head so Nick can fulfill that role, otherwise they might as well take Nick out of the show and have Kenzie be studio head like how Riley was in season 4 (or even have Nick and Kenzie be co-studio heads like Michelle and Emily were). The Pete thing intrigued me too, I'm curious to see what's going on with him, and hopefully it's a storyline that comes up often.

I'd love more "Guess The References"

I really hope we see Riley, Richelle and Noah in series 9!

It's great that you don't know about Pete's plot bc I'm super sure it was spoiled in one of the promos with the cast members talking about the season.

I need more of the what ifs vids

Video I'd love to see from you: What if Ultra Elite had properly set Heath up in 8B? (Right now, Heath is my favorite character (along with Richelle) and I really loved the mole storyline) Also, is it just me or did this episode feel very weird? Idk, I feel like nothing happened

omgg where to watch 😭

The diner should’ve been called Dine at Nine or something lmao

Can I ask what did you think of eternal sunshine? (considering you're an ariana fan). I personally love it

You need… .Izzy .Emily .Richelle .Maria On ‘Guess The Reference’ !!

I’m not in the uk, can you upload the full series 9 episodes please?

10:12 😂 wheeze

I have high hopes for internationals

Emily and Briar are so distractingly gorgeous like they all are but omg

Can you pleas post the full episodes by its self starting at seson 7 because I cannot wach it on bbc iPlayer

Good video

I HAVE JUST HAD AN IDEA IMAGINE THAT DAISY AND IZZY BOTH LIKE HETHEH AND FIGHT OVER HIM 😭

If you bring back guess the reference please do one with Mila Tupy (Jett) ❤❤❤

There’s a season 9? 😭 I thought they stopped at like 7 lmao

I wanted to see a solo of jude

Characters looking at the camera while they dance and addressing them isn't something new in the show, it's just that in this episode it was obviously made way more present and kinda like the main thing. I personally like that they're up for trying new stuff after all this time.

What happened to Pete'a story and Jude's part with Step Inside i though jude was co chroeographer . i wanted more with drama and Nick should let Kenizetobe dance captinnot the studio head.

Can’t wait to see your reaction to the knock off kanye west stronger song featured in episode 6

I would love to see you do a full dance routine..... Singing a song..

Is there a way we can watch season 9 if we’re not in the UK?

We’re can I watch this

I enjoyed the first episode a lot but I felt the pacing was a little fast???

Hi Alishea

#StopWinnieAbuse

How do I watch this season in Australia? I can’t seem to find a way to watch season 9

The font changed In Season 8

What if your season 2 audition results actually happened (I am sorry for bad grammar English is my first language as well so I don’t even have an excuse) #season10when

I really like how they are developing Heath and Daisy. I wouldn't mind if they are a couple.

Some lost and found videos?

I think Pete has maybe some type of family issues