Reacting to Riley's goodbye solo 😅💃

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0:00 INTRO
2:48 REACTION
7:40 What is was like to leave TNS

[@VagathaVoiceActors]

Riley was my absolute favourite 😭

[@VagathaVoiceActors]

@P4EETY_P2ST3L the james and riley storyline proper broke me when i was younger

[@hannahmay1967]

Same

[@evee-rosebudge1209]

Yessssssssass

[@phoebe3575]

i will forever be mad that this was an off season dance as opposed to being used in the actual show, because it’s so freaking good

[@brookematson850]

Yess! Same I stand by that as well like why!!!

[@phoebe3575]

@@brookematson850 honestly!! like all the flashbacks were so emotional and Riley was literally one of the last ogs to leave the show, she deserved an on show sendoff

[@brookematson850]

@@phoebe3575 yes even if it wasn’t a dance I would’ve liked a proper good exit that isn’t in the off season

[@phoebe3575]

@@brookematson850 exactly! like i didn’t even know this existed until just before season 6 aired, it seemed so unfair to me that RILEY’S last dance wasn’t aired in an actual episode

[@slickjumpedoverthelazydog]

Same

[@kerys405]

when you said ‘rileys core memory moments’ i thought of the inside out movie haahha

[@idkwhattonamemychannelpt2455]

LMAO SAME

[@kimberley27]

I thought the same thing too 😂

[@rachelis5581]

This solo had me in tears, all of the feels. Riley was such an iconic character. Loved this reaction so much. Recently rewatched season 3 and the whole Ella storyline. Gotta admit there were a few Riley and Ella moments where I heard Britt’s voice in my head going ‘are they gonna kiss?’ 😂

[@llamalover77]

FR SAMEEE

[@kat9321]

I LOVED Jiley back in the day but as a grown ass 26 y/o I can definitely agree that they needed some time apart - especially how toxic they got a couple of times. And honestly they were just kids, their worlds are constantly changing and hardly anyone every stays with their hs sweethearts. I also like to believe that they went off on their own for a fit and managed to find each other again maybe 10 years down the line as adults. 💗

[@sashhh-bx]

I loved that solo so much and the choreography goes so well with the music💗 It was so emotional and I love how they included the flashbacks - Jiley were adorable😂

[@gloriagavagnin2115]

yes.

[@user-kd9jh2mv5q]

oh my god I remember bawling my eyes out to this solo with my sister on the sofa. Even my dad got emotional plss

[@addisenchristopher8196]

Riley was definitely one of the best dancers on the show. She had such good technique and did hip hop and jazz and was one of my favorites 😊

[@sofiasiciliano1663]

I think this Solo was one of the most emotional moments in TNS. I loved seeing all the flashbacks and moments that Riley experienced on the show. Although I must admit that I noticed her absence a lot in the following seasons and it really made me miss her, not only because she was my favorite character, but because she was one of the most important characters💔 It's good that the series wants to include new characters to create new conflicts, relationships and a new plot in the story, but I miss the old cast. I would like to see a meeting of all of them 💗

[@dancingsun2]

The goodbye solos always make me cry even when I'm not actively watching the show😭

[@yuh6518]

I wish they did proper send offs to all characters 😭 like Tiffany in season 2 (appeared later but they didn’t do justice to her character), Amanda, Cassie, cierra. Like such sad last appearances:( made me so sad as a kid

[@jxy8938]

Even tho hunter didn't even last a whole season he probably had the best development in s2 and his sendoff in s3 didn't quite hit for me. Like he lost to eldon and then him and James both go at the same time.

[@zdcosner3766]

I absolutely agree. Tiffany just disappeared after Season 2 and then came back briefly in Season 4 without a send off. Even characters like Alfie, Skylar (before DND), Josh, Lola, Zara and Jacquie didn’t get proper send offs too which was unfortunate.

[@yuh6518]

@@jxy8938 this 🙌 I forgot about hunter! He was one of the mains of s2 they did so many characters dirty with their send off

[@yuh6518]

@@zdcosner3766 all of them were so sad and unresolved :(

[@sophiekay8896]

a reaction to flying is a need 🙌🏻

[@lailagrace07]

YESSSSS

[@alexandre_alves]

We need a season where Riley is back as studio head after business school and then the team goes to the final of internationals against an english studio headed by Ella.

[@llamalover77]

YES

[@ajlasivic7084]

The goodbye solos always made me cry. God when eldon left and he was talking to miss Kate omggggggg my heart

[@ellastones3651]

5:41 bugger has me pissing because i use it in every sentence. tosser is also a good one. and bellend

[@Heliona81]

This dance was just so fabulous - it was a shame it wasn't in the main show. It was such a great send-off for Riley. As an adult watching the show, I 100% agree about James and Riley. In my head, they went on a break, maybe amicably split up, grew up a bit, got to know themselves without the support of the other person, and then got back together and had a much healthier relationship as equals as adults. So they didn't date other people, they just found out who they were on their own.

[@ananimallover365]

This solo was so emotional especially with the flashbacks! I loved Riley and was so sad to see her leaving but I’m glad it gave you an opportunity to explore acting a bit more and book more shows.💗

[@kerys405]

from season 1 your dancing got sm better!

[@zdcosner3766]

Your goodbye solo as Riley was very emotional. I loved all the flashbacks they inserted within the solo. It made Riley’s goodbye even more impactful and heartbreaking. Hearing that Vic, Brennan and Bree watched it backstage makes that even more emotional. But if I’m being honest, it always bothered me how your goodbye was shoved into the off season rather than the first episode of Season 5. I feel like it absolutely deserved to be a part of the main episode but given that the showrunner changed for Season 5, I guess it made sense for them to start afresh with no opening dance and the immediate introduction of new characters. But it still bothered cause I watched the first episode of Season 5 without knowing that the off season existed and when Skylar mentioned that Riley moved to business school in her talking head scene, I was so annoyed cause I thought you deserved a proper onscreen goodbye exit like everyone else until I eventually found the off season on KZbin lmao. 5:35 - A cheeky but explicit British insult would be “Ella you c*nt!” Or “Ella, you pr*ck” or even “Ella, you TWAT!” “Plank”, “Melt” and “Tosser” would also work😅 Still remember how dramatic it was when she stole Riley’s solo. But I’m glad they made up in Season 4. Glad you’re still sticking to your Jiley opinion. It’s also kinda funny how many characters in The Next Step migrate to business school. First Emily then Riley and even Nick originally came from business school before joining The Next Step.

[@disguisedhamstergames8299]

Yes just yes, and them having it to the flying duet was just begging for tears

[@edwardhulse]

Riley Reacts to Riley! This solo was so emotional because we were saying goodbye to Riley in this moment and seeing the moments of times gone by was a wonderful send off for this character we all loved so dearly. I feel like you’ve found the perfect balance of content which is a few reactions but also with a couple of vlogs every now and then as I feel like the vlogs are good to refresh the content but also it provides a good break between reactions. Also 5:32 “You cheeky bugger” is a good British slang phrase to use in this instance. (Fantastic British accent by the way!)

[@antoniocarlosaraujoaraujo8202]

Riley is different has talent and personal magnetism, brilliant!

[@mariaoliveira-ox7uu]

Boy did I cry when I watched this solo for the first time, it was nice seeing it was also a big deal for you :)

[@graceseveri4917]

your vids just keep getting better and better, thanks for the continuous effort! cant wait for the podcast and love these dance reactions and vlogs :)

[@Grapes_val]

I love the fact that you are still active and also reacting to tns, its comforting listening to you talking about this tv show, so much nostalgiaa

[@elliehunt]

I loveddd this video! Had forgotten about this solo and how much I love it. Please do more of these specific dance reactions

[@emmahhhh1233]

absolutely love this dance, you can really see your raw emotion throughout which makes the dance even better. The flashbacks just make it even more emotional 🤍🤍

[@paorah4873]

That was a really sad moment :( Btw, I love watching you again ❤

[@juliawilliams789]

this solo was so emotional!! I remember watching at the time and I was devastated too that you were leaving but they they wrote it in a good way, in terms of like we saw Riley still in the 12 hour party episode or the judging of which troupe (TNS East or TNS west) would end up going to regionals. so it wasn’t the end of Riley as a whole but this duet including the flashbacks sum up so much of the character of Riley and how integral she was to the show. what a gem 🥹🫶🏼 p.s I really want to see the reaction to some group competition dances, from internationals especially because they were soo memorable, I remember watching and my jaw was dropped open at the moves 😭

[@ruddymoreta7450]

Hi Brit! Loved the videoo, I have an idea or suggestion for future reactions videos: Instead of reacting to a whole season, as you said it takes more time, you could react to regionals/nationals/internationals episodes! So you can see the dances, the drama and everything behind them… also they are shorter episodes to film the reactions. I still enjoy watching your reactions to the dances you were part of it and to know the stories behind it!

[@idkwhattonamemychannelpt2455]

YES YES YES I LOVE THAT IDEA

[@gracedieuloponda988]

Hey, Brittany. I remember the last dance solo from The Next Step before you left; it was very emotional! No wonder you felt nervous watching it back but at the same time, I hope it gave you so many memories back then because you have been a great actress in The Next Step, without any doubt. Keep up the great work and I can't wait to see the following KZbin content you are gonna post! 👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾🕺🏾🔥💯

[@pinkbettas587]

Ugh I didn’t want Riley to leave the next step 😢 I was so sad wasn’t the same. Also great video Britt

[@isabellaeleghosa6706]

This and when the war is over is my favorite

[@GetBenched2010]

Respect the Riley!

[@T-swizzle.13.89]

Everytime reily comes back to tns i always scream "RILEYYYY" shes my fav ❤❤❤❤

[@kathrynschefter4066]

I love this video! I miss you reacting to season 1 stuff!

[@samuelpereirachagas459]

Riley's performance is impressive enough to be emotional.

[@Curlsgirls19]

I.need.more.reactions! Especially of the dances like your duo,trio solos ect.

[@lucydavies4136]

This episode broke my heart when it first come out, I was crying like a baby 😂🥺

[@llamalover77]

Which episode is ?!?!?!

[@ItsZachPlayz_]

Been loving the dance reactions and the vlog! Keep it up, Britt

[@lailagrace07]

6:50 in reference to the whole Jiley thing in season 4, I will ALWAYS believe that their breakup and conflict was mostly Alfie’s fault, yes riley could have gone about her feelings in a different way for example being honest with James from the start, however, bless riley, she felt extremely guilty about her feelings for Alfie, but Alfie knew damn well that riley was in a relationship but still pressured her into hanging out with him and going on dates with him behind James’s back. I believe riley wasn’t honest with james from the start because she believed she was going to push her feelings away and she also wouldn’t have wanted to ruin James’s time in London. Also Alfie was the one who initiated his kiss with riley and had absolutely no remorse over the fact he just made her cheat on James, and was bragging about it instead, I could go on about this for ages because thr storyline makes me so angry, but I think Alfie was the one responsible for the whole fallout as he pressured riley to become closer with him in my opinion. If you see this comment Britt I would love to hear your thoughts on this, but does anyone else here agree with me?🤷‍♀️

[@matildangelica]

omg i remember when i found out that riley wasn’t going to be in s5 i was absolutely devastated 🥲

[@Martixx22]

Sometimes, life puts us in the right place in the most abrupt and hardest ways it may seem like a negative thing, but then it turns out to be what you needed so you can grow on your own. It happened to me over a year ago, and it was a devastating moment back then, but now I feel free and ready to move on to bigger and better things, so I understand what you're saying and I'm glad you could do well at the end

[@Kie30001]

"A cheeky UK thing... you bugger!" Unfortunately we don't ever use that word unless mocking ourselves😂

[@ellastones3651]

5:32 feeling very targeted rn 💔

[@juniormensah1106]

omg i had to cry watching that solo

[@littlelove13]

Brittany Raymond saying bugger was not on my 2023 bucket list, but as a Brit you did it perfectly🙌😂 This dance aswell was beautiful because Riley’s been my favourite character since I was seven years old and I’m now fifteen. Not only because she’s incredible and your acting is incredible, but I loved Riley/you dancing so much you always look so captivating as Riley when you’re dancing, you’ve honestly probably been a big driving force in my life to make me love dance again. I loved it as a little kid, stopped when I was 11, and now I’m looking for a dance school to get into again and want to do the same style dance as the next step usually would, specifically your/Riley’s style. That was much more personal than I thought it would be. Moral of the story, I love Riley and your acting and dancing and the next step and letting go of Riley was very bittersweet for my nine year old self

[@lucyisabelturner]

As your character on TNS is called Riley (and so is the little girl in Pixar’s Inside Out)… What would you say is TNS Riley’s 5 CORE memories that made her the character that she is? (Include clips from the show, OR if you made up your own core memories for her that aren’t on the show, tell us them!)

[@kerys405]

you were so blonde in season 4/5 omg

[@Charlotte-uj6jt]

Riley was the best character on the next step, and when I watched her, I could feel everything she felt. Like when Riley kissed Alfie, I cried for Riley and disliked Alfie so much for what he was doing to her. But when James kissed Beth I could kind of see his side of things but I just loved Riley and I couldn’t stop myself from crying and disliking James. I don’t know how you make that connection with the audience Brittany but it is so amazing that I almost stopped watching TNS after you left. I know you are extremely unlikely to see this, but if you do just know how much I look up to you and that you literally changed my life. And if you remember your video where you said you would buy anyone a plane ticket to anywhere they wanted to go who got a question you asked right (ik you were joking), if I had won I would’ve went to Canada to see you. ❤ PS. If you are still answering questions at the end of each video I would like to know how TNS knew who to write off when? Did you have to reaudition for each season? If so what was it like? PPS. I love you and your content, whatever it is, please keep making it. ❤

[@clarissacasaus8815]

I just love her sm

[@nazbhuiyan1003]

We love u Brittany and I loved Riley so much.💜

[@Mimi-of6sn]

i started watching australianares. it was so funny

[@samarakrieger]

Take a shot every time she says "I forgot"

[@gingerbreadfaerie]

SHE DIDNT EVEN USE IT AS THE THUMBNAIL LOL

[@SophiaIvic]

I loved Riley soo much

[@sharlenekirpal1203]

If u didn't get the role for Riley, did u know what u would be doing in the future? Like would u book for other dancing shows? Or just dance for fun then get a standard job?

[@gloriagavagnin2115]

This made me cry, holy sh-

[@HarryPotter-ng5zt]

The amount of times she said “I forgot about that” lol

[@tvdufan6248]

hi britt!! 💗

[@Amy-or4uq]

I wish we were given an extended version of the dance without the flashbacks :(

[@wajiha.siddiqui]

hi ! I am one of those people that love Riley and James together and I agree with what you're saying about how they cheated on each other and they were toxic in that sense but I think they're such a big couple is because of how they did get together with other people and still came back together, like there was the whole storyline of James dating that other girl Beth? (I think that's her name) but he realized how much he loved Riley and wanted to win her back. The couple is such a fan favorite because of how they came back to each other no matter who came in between them, their love was so immense and that's why people don't like when you harp on them. Although I do agree that they should have had their own character growth alone the come back to each other stronger :) p.s I love these videos I was apart of the og cast w you on it and it feels like I grew up with you guys

[@lailagrace07]

You should also react to the Ella and Riley friendship storyline in season 3 because even though it wasn’t a big big storyline, it was still significant❤️

[@nkdaud6099]

I stop watching TNS the moment I know Riley is not in 1st episode of season 5. Out of all the TNS characters, I can say that you portrayed the most emotion, especially when you dance. And I guess that is also why fans are crazy about James and Riley, because you actually did a great job in playing Riley. There are many other couples in the show and yet we’re still cant get over Jiley! But on the other hand, I agree with you. Riley deserves more of her own independent character development.

[@kerys405]

FLYING🙏🙏🙏

[@jhonneclay125]

I need that u recreate when the war is over solo

[@Charlotte-uj6jt]

Yesssss, I started trying to learn that (not on pointe, I’m not a trained dancer, I’m a completely self taught contemporary/hip hop dancer), it’s hard, I’ve been trying for months and I still can’t do it. I refuse to give up though. One day I will get it, I think maybe the problem is I don’t have enough space since I don’t go to a dance studio.

[@catieschrager5282]

This is why I hate that I got emotionally attached. Watching everyone say goodbye that was an og.

[@augustgodden1155]

I feeling sad too! 4:10 😂

[@julithomas9692]

that song

[@KING_MOHSIN]

the old characters carried the show the new characters are just boring need james and eldon and west back and the whole old troupe

[@hxttie_louiseee]

i LOVED tns growing up (i still do 🫣) i remember about 2 yrs ago i found this channel and i screamed i told all my friends i couldn’t believe i could watch brittany on youtube! your acting and dancing skills r incredible. you probably won’t see this comment but if u do i want u to know i will always love the next step and riley especially. she’s my favourite character 😊

[@joshhendley4437]

I’m really going to miss you being Riley Britt because you are my most favourite female character of The Next Step 😢😢😢😢

[@Leilawr]

hey, i didn’t really know how to get my channel out there, so, my first video is out!

[@ellastones3651]

7:01 james and riley are so cute fight me

[@aishabegum]

Can you discuss the choreography aspects of it ? How much did you get to choreograph and credited too?

[@CMThota]

Whoever this new showrunner is.. I just wanna talk

[@kseniaprovidokhina677]

My gurl forget everything 🤣🫠😅

[@dij-gy4mp]

i love your TNS videos and reactions but i would really like to see some videos on ur character at dare me and how your experience was on the show

[@Kie30001]

Possible video idea - you meet with Ella's actress and perform a duet kind of version of the solo she stole ( or something) kinda like Brennan's dance dates?

[@Vfan29]

I guess this will be how I watch this solo… I could never watch it when it first was released. I didn’t want to say goodbye back then and have just avoided it since. 😅

[@milagrosuche4889]

I think you should make a video reacting to s2 ep 25 (the flash mob episode). And talk about the bts of that 💗💗

[@ella_3c306]

What was the flash mob like, how did it all work, how long did it take etc

[@nadia-sc9si]

Omggg this got cut in the show I’ve never seen this scene in my life someone plz replyyyyyyy

[@karlosest7568]

would u do reaction vids to season 4 sometime?!

[@maery-leepearson4050]

your goodbye solo was one of the most bittersweet things i ever watched. i stopped watching tns afterwards, it wasn’t the same without you and it never will be ❤️‍🩹

[@katherinegravel9654]

Not me, a 27 years old grown women, crying my eyes out right now....

[@summercrawley4851]

I was so sad when you left season 4 😢

[@evee-rosebudge1209]

Jiley was the best and I got SO MAD when you kissed Alfie and felt so bad when James came home for pipes and you were crying and he figured out you kissed someone and he said who like he was defo going to kill the person you kissed (Alfie) 😂

[@T-swizzle.13.89]

What ep and what season?????

[@slickjumpedoverthelazydog]

Good video 🎉🎉 😊😊

[@itzn0t5elena]

Question: what do I do if I wanna get into acting at 13/14 Also another one Does it bug you that you are always associated with the next step

[@19ayittahj76]

Yeah I wonder abt that sometimes 😅

[@llamalover77]

Same I am 13/14 and kinda wanna start acting, and yeah I wonder that too

[@spectreedits8769]

I always thought why Riley cut her hair was because of regionals with her hairpiece and she didn't want it to happen again so she cut it

[@haraseen]

Omg i love *biley

[@tns_clude_pinn_briarlovex3470]

You should react to A side in season 4

[@tilly2109]

Hey, would you ever consider reacting to some internationals dances? There was quite few that you were in to my memory and they all quite different styles?

[@Charlotte-uj6jt]

Or maybe the internationals episodes, that would be fun!

[@julia.khoshaba3319]

Are you and James still friends in real life and when was the last time you were with each other?

[@fidoo8059]

i didnt watch the show after season 4 lol, it wasnt the same

[@Grapes_val]

I love youu

[@CircusConcerts]

its disgusting that the new show runner removed most of the ogs

[@nadia-sc9si]

Ppl I watched this on iplayer and this is not a scene WHY