The Next Step: Cheer Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2026 · CBBC · Status: Returning Series · Rated: Not Rated
Frequently Asked Questions About The Next Step: Cheer
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does The Next Step: Cheer have?
The Next Step: Cheer has 1 season and 20 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on May 25, 2026 to September 21, 2026.
Is The Next Step: Cheer renewed, ended, or canceled?
The Next Step: Cheer is currently an active returning series with future seasons planned or in development.
How long does it take to binge watch The Next Step: Cheer?
It takes 8h 20m (500 minutes) to watch the complete run of The Next Step: Cheer. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 5 days. Yes! At 8.3 hours total, you can comfortably finish this in a single weekend with about 4.2 hours per day.
Where can you stream or watch The Next Step: Cheer?
The Next Step: Cheer is available for streaming on CBC Gem, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for The Next Step: Cheer?
The Next Step: Cheer has an official content rating of Not Rated.
Who are the lead actors in The Next Step: Cheer?
The primary ensemble cast includes Adam Raikou as Ashton, Carter Musselman as Heath, Elya Wardini as Melody, Emmerly Tinglin as Kenzie.
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Raikou | Ashton | – |
| Carter Musselman | Heath | – |
| Elya Wardini | Melody | – |
| Emmerly Tinglin | Kenzie | – |
| Gabi Francis | Layla | – |
| Hattie Kragten | Olive | 19 |
| Jai Benjamin | Jax | – |
| Malia Tinglin | Cammie | – |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for The Next Step: Cheer are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on October 1, 2026.