Reacting to Season 8 of The Next Step (episode 1)😮✨

[@imtheyoutubewanderer4672]

"I wasn't a fan of Summer" Brittany that is THE understatement 😭

[@lulmohamed4076]

Fr

[@lexamayy01]

Fr I don’t like her at all

[@margohansonhighkingsupreme7279]

19:05 the reason i loved tns 1-3 so much is the naturalistic tone of it. for us it aired on disney and in comparisons to the other shows it was more realistic because it wasn’t so scripted. it felt like i was watching real teens real people. you guys would use the slang of the time, react like how a teen/preteen would react. i loved it so much

[@jamila8546]

I remember seeing it on Disney Chanel on a random night and I remember so clearly it was Wests talking head and he was explaining what studio B was and then James also had a talking head, and from there on I started watching it every night at the same time and then on yt.

[@mariam.zmnnnnn]

omg the slang thing is so true, back when it felt like real teens talking instead of teen given scrips by older people😫

[@crimington]

For the longest time I was sure it was a reality show for that reason

[@tazkiyah_08]

Omg literally - and now it feels so fake - no hate

[@martha06]

i think seasons 1-3 were the best bc it felt like an actual reality show. at least to 7 year old me it did. the drama and competitions were new but there’s only so many times you can watch the same drama and competitions

[@jaystarcam]

Season 1-3 were definitely gold. They hold a special place in my heart.

[@CatherineSilva-sq2yq]

Real

[@ca1.1um]

Seasons 1,2,3 & also 6 of The Next Step are sooo good 👏🏻

[@marufgazi9025]

agreee :)

[@jxy8938]

Yup

[@phoebe3575]

i didn’t actually watch season 8, so these reaction videos are gonna be a whole new experience for me compared to the last ones😂

[@margohansonhighkingsupreme7279]

same theyre not accessible:(

[@Nobody.Animash]

Yees, I couldn't watch season 7 or 8 where I am so these reaction videos mean everything to me 😭

[@thenextstep3944]

BBCiplayer

[@shadowflame8647]

@@Nobody.Animash Season 7 is on Netflix and season 8 is on ABC iview

[@Oisín-w5q]

@@thenextstep3944 They litterally block every vpn they can.

[@CMThota]

Apart from Seasons 1-3, Season 6 truly felt like OG Next Step. Wish they stuck with Season 6 cast :(

[@evelyn.m9369]

you don’t actually understand how happy i am that this series is back

[@matildangelica]

Also, about the tricks vs no tricks, that's one of the reasons riley and piper were two of my favorite characters, because they didn't rely on tricks when they were dancing

[@alwaysrootingfortheantihero123]

i agree a little bit. i think dance in the competition world has become very tricky because tricks get a lot of points. ik some small competitions limit the amount of tricks now tho so it’ll be interesting to see that going forward.

[@srfmulti4593]

i would recommend, at some point, watching season 6, summer's first season. the writers sort of destroyed her, and they almost address it in her goodbye. she talks a lot about how she "wasn't herself" and didn't like "who she was becoming," which is like almost a note to the bad writing of her character in season 7. but in season 6 she is literally so sweet and was kinda treated really badly by other characters and the fandom. anyway that sorta context might help to understand her actions in season 7 and 8. really excited you're back!!!

[@grace2714]

questions for the Q&A: -which season was your favourite to film and why? -which character that you've played have you felt the most connected to? -when you were younger did you want to be a professional dancer? or was acting always what you saw yourself doing? -what inspired your australianaires project with brentan? (ps. i remember binging it in lockdown, it brought me so much joy you guys are so funny together)

[@mal3433]

I’ve been a Next Step fan since the very beginning! I love the OG seasons, it’s so fun to see you reacting to the newer and older episodes! Riley was my girl ❤️ Much love for you Brit 💛

[@Cheznee_98]

Come on OG gang it's really weird to me that me and Michelle was the exact same age some month same year I watched the show totally by accident best thing to happen

[@wezi]

britt! i love you! i’ve been a fan of yours since i was 10 now i’m nearly 21. i remember watching the og cast as a kid believing it was a real show. i always wanted to be a dancer and to watch a show where you felt like you were apart of that dancing world was so magical that it still has an impact on me today. and it’s so cool watching you develop and grow older and watching your mature projects on tv ❤️

[@naomidring6261]

I was so obsessed with the original seasons (1-4) to the point where, when I was in primary school me and my friends used to pretend to be characters from the next step and memorise dances from the show and do them on the playground. Also I was always Riley of course 😂

[@naomidring6261]

Also I went to the Wild Rhythm tour in I think 2016 and I remember Brittany wasn’t there and I was like where is Riley 😩😩

[@kyle9023]

I was literally mid call and we both hung up to watch the video😂

[@chaneyp.6831]

AHHH THE REACTIONS ARE BACK!! ✨

[@kimberley27]

In case anyone doesn’t know, there was a set of off season episodes which fills in some of the gaps after S7 and introduces some of the plot lines we see in S8 😊

[@phoebe3575]

been watching tns since it started back in 2013, i am now 23 and still enjoy rewatching the early seasons from time to time☺️

[@Charlotte-uj6jt]

Some question ideas: - do you prefer to play characters very similar or very different to you? - what advice would you give to people trying to make a show with few people involved? - can you make a vlog where you talk about what life is like at a real dance studio? - is it easy having Sauble in an apartment? - what TNS choreography do you still remember (if any)?

[@lottiehodgson2230]

YOU DO NOT KNOW HOW HAPPY THIS MADE MEEEE. I didn't like this season too much but youre seasons and the og cast was the besy, made mine and my sister's childhood so great!!

[@pokemonsandwichzligma9008]

sameeeeee i wish she reacted to season 6 though I think it would be more fun

[@lottiehodgson2230]

@@pokemonsandwichzligma9008 exactly

[@Carly-ym7ek]

I've been watching the next step since the start of s1, Riley was such a cute character, I've seen all your videos to do with the next step, I miss this series welcome back

[@wezi]

questions: who do you think had the best character development in the show and why? what dance from the show took you the longest to learn? what was your fav cut out scene from any season? what song gets you the most emotional (happy or sad song) listening to it now? love ya 💗

[@dasLary]

honestly never watched the show, not intrested in dancing, no idea who you are - but I started watching these react videos during covid and you were just so wholesome and fun to watch.

[@DanceMomsMad]

Sometimes there’s a off-season show a few months before a new season comes out, and it consists of short episodes that kind of just build excitement. (I don’t remember when they started, or which seasons had it). I don’t know if there were any before season 8 but I assumed there was because I felt like i was missing some context.

[@tobichls]

Yeah there were some before season 8

[@franka262]

For me the og cast and the first 3 seasons were my favourite and that's what brought me to your channel, loveeee your reaction videos❤❤❤

[@tobichls]

so glad you're reacting to season 8! Would love to see your thoughts on this A-troupe's goodbye and how it compares to the OG A-troupe's goodbye

[@Purple-o2u]

;)

[@zdcosner3766]

OMG! Welcome back Brittany! So happy that you’re reacting to Season 8! I missed you so much! I enjoyed watching your previous reactions during Lockdown and I can’t thank you enough for providing so much insight, joy and entertainment during that time. I’m really looking forward to seeing what you make of Season 8. In my opinion, it’s a really good season and an improvement over S7. I think there’s a nice bit of maturity in the way its shot and how the characters are after behaving now after all the drama from the last season. A Troupe deciding to give B Troupe the approval to go to Nationals instead of them showcases that maturity. :) I do like how Summer reflected on how she didn’t like how out of character she became in Season 7 and it feels like a nice self reflection and fix on her character as I felt she was great in Season 6 but then declined in Season 7 which was disappointing to me. So in a way, this exit feels like a natural conclusion to her arc even though it’s bittersweet. Looking forward to seeing more of your reactions to this Season. :)

[@imtheyoutubewanderer4672]

You should have heard the squeal of excitement that I gave when I saw your video 😂Great to have your reaction videos back Brit! Hope you're doing well :)

[@chaneyp.6831]

we love you Britt and happy you’re back ❤️

[@georgiamiles2274]

Q&A Questions: • Is there anyone you don’t like from the next step cast • What TNS character would you like to make (other than Riley obvs) • Tips your making dance a career Ps: Love you so much❤️

[@pranaravi]

Yess I love these reactions! I've always been a fan of tns and especially the original cast!!

[@cloudxyy]

THE REACTIONS ARE BACK!! i have missed them SO much!!

[@conniebearyt4722]

What was your favourite season to film 😊?

[@iambeautiful10]

I've been waiting for a new reaction video for agessss. I've been an original fan for agess since 2017 when I started watching tns❤❤❤

[@ebonybonanno]

I adored you as Riley! You were truly my favourite character growing up! ❤❤

[@edxnny]

i am a huge of season 1-3, watched them at least 20 times in my lifetime x

[@markus_lng4683]

Singin out loud now is the best name for the juice bar I've ever heard

[@iamsiridance]

We missed you soo much! Literally the best way to celebrate that finals are over is Brittany posting a video! What brought me here is that I've seen all of the next steps 7 seasons over and over. Also love your reacting videos, the next step got me into dancing!

[@aryqmsp9723]

Question: what do you think about Riley’s character development? I still struggle to understand how she went from someone who always wanted to do what’s right to cheating on James.

[@pana_chelsea]

It’s great to have you back Britt❤ We missed you☺️

[@yxng_bk10-_-83]

SHES BACKKKK

[@alissalalala]

WHEN I HEARD RICHELLE WAS DANCE CAPTAIN I LITERALLY NEARLY DID BACKFLIPS THAT'S MY GIRLL

[@MylesDobson]

Welcome back!

[@AaoneMalifa]

6:38 we loveeee youuuu rileyyyyy 🤣🤣

[@zariakoopman914]

i loved this reaction!! i’m so happy that my suggestion to react to one episode of season 7 turned into an entire series! thank you so much for returning to these reactions, i really enjoy watching it! i’m currently rewatching the show and i’m actually on the internationals episodes, not looking forward to the ralfie storyline of season 4 😂 but my question is if you are also considering picking up where you left off in your reactions to the seasons you were a part of? you are truly amazing Britt! you’ve always been my favourite ✨

[@idkcarina]

i was fully obsessed w seasons 1-3 and stopped keeping track around s6 maybe??? but riley was always my favourite from day 1

[@Lenalemonss]

I used to LOVE TNS when I was younger (seasons 1 to 5), so I like your reactions to the earlier seasons the best but happy to see you back at it !

[@noa2108]

I love seeing you reacting to this because I like listening to the behind the scenes that you tell and the stories you have to tell how things happen. and I like the original cast.

[@megann.mcd13]

tns was my life growing up, me and my sister used to watch these alllll the time. when we were younger we went to see a tns show and seeing you on stage was absolutely amazing thank you for doing this and keeping me entertained 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@natalieelizabeth7222]

What brought me here was the og next step I was so so young when it came out and have been obsessed since, me and my cousin watched this everytime we saw each other. Og stepper

[@juliawilliams789]

I’m so glad your back britt, also your new set up looks great! so quick summary, season 7 ended with A v B troupe in studio A facing each other with both troupes wanting to go to nationals. the reason why B troupe want to go is because A troupe chose dance mania (the TV dance competition) and B troupe chose nationals, and so it’s not really about technicalities or ability, it’s because of the decisions that were made. So, as a troupe disqualified themselves from dance mania, Maria voided their contract as professional dancers and so they’re not regarded as ‘professional dancers’ which is why they then want to go to nationals. so that was a quick summary haha :) also a question for your Q + A is, before the filming begins of each season of TNS, did you and the rest of the cast get a summary of what would happen in the season and the individual journey that your character goes on, so that you as the actor would know how to tackle the storyline in terms of acting and character development? can’t wait for your future reactions ☺️🫶🏼

[@pana_chelsea]

I am here because of you and the original cast. I fell in love with the show and fell in love with dance even more because of you guys❤

[@rorytingz]

I love TNS it's literally my childhood💗💗💝💝

[@pinkbettas587]

I’m a fan of all the seasons, I just love the drama and the dances that comes with the show. Lyy Britt ❤❤

[@tnslavish8472]

the set up is 😍😍

[@aishabegum]

Glad your back! Dang, season 8 I remember waking up at 6am so I could catch season 1 before I went to school feel in love with it and watched till season 5. I loved the dymanics of the OG cast.

[@introvertedtee3010]

I've just noticed your pfp britt ily lMao ykw watching tns as a kid and watching your videos for years has definately shaped a fraction of my personality xD

[@mimialice5628]

Questions for Q&A: Do you have any acting tips for the younger generation? How did you book the next step job and how did you start you acting career? What was your favourite scene to film? Where do you think Riley would be now?

[@emilyburgess_]

Question for Q&A: if you didnt play riley, who would you want to be? What season was your favourite to film? Who were your favourite ppl to film scenes with? Edit: Alsooo just had a thought, you could maybe do a tier list of all your dances in TNS that would be interesting

[@whenemilyfallsinlove]

this show was my CHILDHOOD, still follow all the cast bahaha

[@SarahBolwell]

Great video Britt! Hope all is well. Looking forward to more reaction videos❤️

[@jaydenalivia]

i just recently binged the riley reacts videos so i’m so glad there’s more now

[@maevecoady_]

I’m so exited to see Brittany reacting to this bc I’ve been watching the next step since season 1 and I remeber I went to my cousins family house and we were binge watching season 1 and 2 and we stayed up till past midnight and i fell in love with it and I’m still watching it today!!! It was my ultimate childhood

[@rinanabdelkariem5521]

Let’s goooo reactions are back I’ve never clicked a notification faster

[@tnslavish8472]

IVE NEVER CLICKED A VID SO FASR BRAY I WAS WAITING FOR THIS!!!

[@vichgold384]

😊😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉. A fan from Angola!! 🇦🇴 I love you, Riley!!

[@kyra3913]

I am here because of you and the original cast

[@techy2072]

Brittany it’s great to see you post on KZbin again I’ve missed your videos so much they are wonderful I love your channel your a real inspiration keep up the amazing KZbin videos ❤❤❤❤❤

[@MalouMalou-bh8hk]

this is my first time and im already a fan

[@h3rondale_12]

I found the next step by randomly clicking it on the streaming service we have where I live - I watched most of the seasons since then :) Ps I hope you continue these reaction videos I think all of the technical behind the scenes stuff is really interesting as well as your predictions 😂 Edit: what was the most important lesson you learnt from being on the next step?

[@nkechiwilliams995]

I've been waiting SOOO LONGGG for these vids of her to come back, love you britt

[@amelia_naomi]

OMG I HAVE NEVER CLICKED ON A VIDEO SO FAST BEFORE 😂😂😂 anyways sooo happy that you posted can’t wait to watch more. I prefer the older seasons only bc a) your in it (and ur my fav character I mean I can you not be) b) the cast i personally feel was just nicer and c) the characters I felt were better, however me saying that I did watch season 8 and i really liked it I felt it was a really good season. AMAZING DRAMA BTW! Hope you like it too. Can’t wait for the Q and A vid. Hehe

[@rlilac]

Season 1, 2 and 3 of The Next Step. To this day I use songs from these seasons to teach dance ❤️

[@cindytopeyan9779]

Tns szn 1-3 was my literal childhood ive prob watched it 5 times in these 2 yrs the og cast was soo gd and addicting loved jiley 😂

[@nalishachetty7287]

So happy you brought this series back!!! Brit we love you!!

[@callie.poyner]

been a huge fan of the original seasons since it started when i was 9, watched every season since ❤️❤️

[@juliawilliams789]

yess reactions are back!! cannot wait for this I’m acc so excited 😆🥳

[@LauraRenTaler]

I literally remember going to the big ticket summer concert when I was about 12 or 13 and they debuted the cast for the very first time on stage. I was surprised to find out that the show is now in its eighth season. Like what?!?

[@tnsluvr]

questions

[@snehapaul435]

AAh yess love these ! Can't wait love the lighting BTW

[@Charlotte-uj6jt]

I binge watched all 7 seasons last year (I was surprised I carried on watching after you left bc I love Riley so much) and then started binge watching your reaction videos 😂

[@metalfairywings]

MY WORLD IS HEALING. I remember my life significantly improving when you started this series Brit. I often reminisce over it. This makes me so happy. I hope you’re doing amazingly. Sending love your way.

[@angelTayah]

Ahhh Britt, so glad you’re back! I normally do not comment but this just kinda feels like home, that’s why I’m here. TNS original cast is my safe space, not saying the new ones aren’t good, but I need something that makes me feel like oh okay - Riley is still there. Kinda sounds crazy but yeah. I just really love your vids and your perspective: personal experience and professional knowledge on things. Let’s see what waits for us season 8, I kinda feel old now 😂 started the show when I was like 14 and now I’m oh god … 10 years older 😂

[@GEH555]

Here’s a short answer for you- “Bubble tea!” Girl u were right the first time👍But I luv the names u came up with👍😂😂

[@lethumthiyane5245]

When Izzy does literally anything Brittany: I love Izzy

[@squishyrattail]

HAHAHAH BRITNEY THE PROFILE PIC AS BABY YOU 😭😭😭

[@ellastones3651]

ngl i haven't watched season 8 of the next step so i'm basically reacting with you

[@emilyburgess_]

I watched tns since the start so seeing you react to the show is so fun and makes me smile. The OG cast was the best, but i still like the new characters. Ur reactions are hilarious and so interesting at the same time so plz keep them comingggg they make my day! Thanks britt

[@hollieluckman]

what a lovely suprise!😊

[@sarahlabarr8145]

I am a huge fan of the original 4 seasons! Have been watching for a long time!

[@GEH555]

I jut found this on the home page! And now there is a full episode of season 8 on KZbin now! It’ one of the best!!

[@piamarshman3655]

I love The Next Step so so much!!! I aways wanted to be apart of something like that! I have been watching the show since I was younger! I love it so much!! I love you Britt! Riley was always my favourite!! 💗

[@BrittanyRaymondOfficial]

Thank you :)❤

[@milicadavidovic2358]

Love to see you creating content again! Love you! ❤️

[@myasetalsingh4809]

i loved the origional seasons. Nothing will beat s1, the vibes and soundtrack. I used to watch it with my big brother, the only time we did not argue was whilst watching tns. i Also saw tns cast live in December 2016 in Nottingham, England when i was 11 it was so good. I'm 17 now so i haven't watched it much since s4 other than in your reation videos which by the was i LUVVV so much :)))))))))))) Also great job you in dare me and it was so cool seeing multiple tns cat members in the show. Was it difficult doing the cheerleading aspect or had you already done aspects of the sport before? Gutted it got cancelled. Netflix aways cancels the best shows with so much potentials

[@BrittanyRaymondOfficial]

Agreed, Dare Me was a great show! The cheerleading was really challenging, but luckily my dance background helped a lot .

[@Belle-ib6dl]

I absolutely love the first few seasons of the Next Step. This show has meant so much to me my entire life and I love all the emotions everyone (especially you Brittany) would put into dancing. The Next Step was the reason I discovered my love of dancing. However, I haven't been able to bring myself to watch past Season 6ish. I feel like after the fourth season everything kinda went downhill, particularly these last few seasons. Honestly, they're turning TNS into drama, drama, drama to attract viewers and I hate that because it's causing it to lose the importance of the dance element I've always loved so much about the show. A reasonable amount of drama makes a show interesting, but now they have gotten to the point where they're overcomplicating anything. It's all about relationships and she said he said and rivalries and it just hurts me too watch. I physically can't watch Season 7 and especially not Season 8 because I know they're gonna make me hate TNS and that's something I would never want in my life. Personally, I prefer to live in a bubble of the first four seasons of TNS. But I love these reaction videos Brittany, it's great to see your opinion!

[@arunadayananda9306]

Yeah, tried hardest to watch next seasons but finding it difficult beyond season 3.

[@arunadayananda9306]

The characters were so memorable and there was real fun.

[@y.u.n.gg_tellyy]

Season 6 is really good it feels like the old next step but seven and eight wow especially eight it’s so disappointing I don’t even think it is the next step anymore Season 4 I feel should have been the conclusion of the season 3 A troup and we seeing Their new journey and meeting the new cast In the end characters like Riley leave and after the next step loses regionals Than season 5 should’ve have Emily as studio head with Daniel as choreographer than they win regionals Michelle could join in and help Emily run the studio as co studio heads in season 6 (nationals ) Than have season seven as the very last ones closing close the journey with the new characters and nothing would feel forced !!!!! And they’ll have both Michelle and Emily move on

[@margohansonhighkingsupreme7279]

the music you use in the video really elevates the video. like i’m not bored. i makes a dif. i appreciate every detail of you vids. the camera placement, lighting. they’re not lost on us

[@ashleyadams.3520]

Yay so glad the reactions are back!

[@Gaby12940]

yas i luv u sooo much wait until this becomes popular an I'm the first viewer

[@thepepparoasted]

OMG I missed this sooooo much I’m so happy you and your reactions are back ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@thepepparoasted]

Omg oof I accidentally disliked it I’m so sorry brit

[@asstrid1385]

YEEEEEEH VOLVIMOS CON LAS REACCIONES 🥳 I would like you to react to the sixth season 🥺.

[@Kie30001]

Please tell me you're going to be going back and finishing your reaction to season 1?! It was really interesting learning all the BTS about it and a year without it is too long! Please BRING BACK SEASON 1!!!