0:00:02 > 0:00:03- # Stand up! # - Welcome to Canada,
0:00:03 > 0:00:07where the battle to win a guest role on hit TV dance drama The Next Step
0:00:07 > 0:00:09nears its conclusion.
0:00:10 > 0:00:12# Rewind! #
0:00:13 > 0:00:151,300 dancers applied...
0:00:15 > 0:00:17I'm going to do my audition for Taking The Next Step.
0:00:20 > 0:00:23..over 200 came to regional auditions...
0:00:23 > 0:00:25- Show us what you've got. - # Do it! Do it! #
0:00:27 > 0:00:30..but only the best won a place at nationals.
0:00:30 > 0:00:32We're making dreams come true in here.
0:00:36 > 0:00:39Now only four dancers remain in the contest.
0:00:39 > 0:00:41The stakes are really high today.
0:00:43 > 0:00:44They must act...
0:00:44 > 0:00:47You're not listening to me so I'm not going to listen to you.
0:00:47 > 0:00:49- No, I'm not doing this any more. I'm done.- Hey, yes, you are.
0:00:49 > 0:00:51- Get back here.- ..and dance...
0:00:52 > 0:00:55- There it is. Wow!- Careful! Careful! - Are you good?
0:00:55 > 0:00:57..for the chance to reach the final.
0:00:57 > 0:00:59I feel like that's the right decision.
0:00:59 > 0:01:01Oh, wow!
0:01:01 > 0:01:04But who will take the next step?
0:01:05 > 0:01:06I'm scared.
0:01:18 > 0:01:20Welcome to Taking The Next Step.
0:01:20 > 0:01:22THEY CHEER
0:01:22 > 0:01:26Today, these four finalists are one step closer
0:01:26 > 0:01:28to fulfilling their dream and landing a guest role
0:01:28 > 0:01:29on The Next Step.
0:01:29 > 0:01:32- So, how are you feeling, finalists? - Pumped.- Ready to go.- Excited.
0:01:32 > 0:01:34- Good.- But a little bit nervous.
0:01:34 > 0:01:36Well, the people you have to thank for how far you've come
0:01:36 > 0:01:38in this contest are these guys.
0:01:38 > 0:01:40It's our judges - Simeon, Kimberly and John.
0:01:42 > 0:01:43Hello, judges.
0:01:43 > 0:01:45Well, I'm going to hand over to Kimberly
0:01:45 > 0:01:47to tell you what your challenge is today.
0:01:47 > 0:01:50So today has a theme, and that theme is going to be duos
0:01:50 > 0:01:53and working together as partners.
0:01:53 > 0:01:57Today is a dual challenge - a two-part challenge.
0:01:57 > 0:02:01The first part of your challenge will be to learn choreography.
0:02:01 > 0:02:05The second part of your challenge to incorporate that choreography
0:02:05 > 0:02:10into an improvised scene, just like they do here at The Next Step.
0:02:10 > 0:02:12The stakes are really high today
0:02:12 > 0:02:15because sadly one of you will be going home.
0:02:17 > 0:02:20Today, you guys really need to bring it, step it up.
0:02:20 > 0:02:23I have some very special people coming to help me
0:02:23 > 0:02:25with this challenge,
0:02:25 > 0:02:28by the name of Isaac and Victoria.
0:02:32 > 0:02:35Tell the guys some of the challenges you face when dancing in a duo.
0:02:35 > 0:02:38When you're doing a duet, it's all about the connection,
0:02:38 > 0:02:40and I think that's the biggest struggle in a duet
0:02:40 > 0:02:42- is to keep that connection all throughout the routine.- Hm-hm.
0:02:43 > 0:02:46Dueting in Studio A means our four dancers
0:02:46 > 0:02:49will be following in the footsteps of some of The Next Step's
0:02:49 > 0:02:51biggest stars.
0:02:52 > 0:02:53James and Riley...
0:02:55 > 0:02:57..Giselle and Amanda...
0:02:59 > 0:03:01..Thalia and West...
0:03:04 > 0:03:08..and in a Taking The Next Step exclusive, Eldon and Michelle,
0:03:08 > 0:03:10who will be performing to this classic track
0:03:10 > 0:03:12for the very first time today.
0:03:12 > 0:03:15MUSIC: Hurricane by The Next Step
0:04:07 > 0:04:09Get over here.
0:04:10 > 0:04:13So how do you feel, Erin, about learning this piece?
0:04:13 > 0:04:15It's going to be amazing. I can't believe we're actually
0:04:15 > 0:04:17following in the footsteps of them!
0:04:17 > 0:04:20This performance, we're going to break you into duets.
0:04:20 > 0:04:22I would like Harriet and Joe,
0:04:22 > 0:04:25Erin and Kyrese, you'll be the next duet.
0:04:26 > 0:04:29The music is, and the piece, is about a break up.
0:04:29 > 0:04:32Now, I want you to figure out what the storyline is
0:04:32 > 0:04:34that each of you are going to be telling.
0:04:34 > 0:04:36It has to be genuine.
0:04:36 > 0:04:38You can't create something that's not you.
0:04:38 > 0:04:40You have to find it within yourself.
0:04:41 > 0:04:43- OK.- All right, let's do it.
0:04:43 > 0:04:48So, the way we start off, the girl's going to start behind the guy, yeah?
0:04:48 > 0:04:51Isaac and Victoria are walking our dancers through the routine...
0:04:51 > 0:04:54..seven, eight. One, two, three, four,
0:04:54 > 0:04:56five, six, seven, eight. One...
0:04:56 > 0:04:59..and helping them to memorise the steps.
0:04:59 > 0:05:01So, boys, you're opening up... Voom!
0:05:02 > 0:05:05Girls, you're taking a split leap onto your left leg...
0:05:05 > 0:05:07One, two. ..to come into cou-de-pied.
0:05:07 > 0:05:09Some parts of the routine
0:05:09 > 0:05:11are proving easier to pick up than others.
0:05:11 > 0:05:13Just watch us for now.
0:05:17 > 0:05:19Yeah, yeah.
0:05:19 > 0:05:20- JOHN:- Just relax, yeah.
0:05:22 > 0:05:24Get that clear at the beginning.
0:05:24 > 0:05:25That's what's going to give you stability.
0:05:25 > 0:05:28And then that will give you a nice platform to...
0:05:28 > 0:05:31- Yeah, there you go. That's really good.- Nice, guys. Perfect, yeah.
0:05:33 > 0:05:35- There it is. Wow!- Careful! Careful!
0:05:35 > 0:05:37- You good?- Are you OK? - Yeah, I'm good.
0:05:40 > 0:05:44Despite the odd stumble, things seem to be moving in the right direction.
0:05:45 > 0:05:47Even though you've got the choreography,
0:05:47 > 0:05:50it's the bits in between that you get to take as yours
0:05:50 > 0:05:53and your personality and what you're trying to portray.
0:05:53 > 0:05:56Don't forget those. Those might even be the most important bits.
0:05:57 > 0:05:59But finding the emotional connection
0:05:59 > 0:06:02that will really bring the performance to life
0:06:02 > 0:06:04is down to our duos themselves.
0:06:04 > 0:06:08Three, four, five, six, seven, eight...
0:06:08 > 0:06:09- Nice.- Fabulous.
0:06:09 > 0:06:11Well done, you guys.
0:06:12 > 0:06:15Come close. You guys can come join us.
0:06:15 > 0:06:19The amount of focus and attention and hard work
0:06:19 > 0:06:23you have been putting into learning this has been fantastic.
0:06:23 > 0:06:25This is the hard work it's going to take from now on.
0:06:26 > 0:06:29This is a contest, and although you're performing together,
0:06:29 > 0:06:32we are looking at you as an individual.
0:06:32 > 0:06:35There is only one slot on this show.
0:06:37 > 0:06:39Only one of you can win.
0:06:41 > 0:06:43We're going to give you some time to head to rehearsal room,
0:06:43 > 0:06:46just sprinkle a little magic over it. Make us proud.
0:06:46 > 0:06:49- OK.- Let's go.- Thank you. - Thank you, guys.
0:06:49 > 0:06:52There's plenty of hard work ahead for all four of our dancers.
0:06:56 > 0:06:59Come on, guys! Bus tour, let's go.
0:06:59 > 0:07:01But yesterday they had a rare day off -
0:07:01 > 0:07:03a chance to recharge their batteries...
0:07:05 > 0:07:07..and see the sights of Toronto.
0:07:08 > 0:07:09CN Tower.
0:07:11 > 0:07:14- SHE GASPS - Look at that wall. That is so cool.
0:07:14 > 0:07:16Joe, turn around.
0:07:16 > 0:07:17# Let me take a selfie
0:07:17 > 0:07:19# Selfie, selfie Let me take a selfie. #
0:07:19 > 0:07:21I got it.
0:07:21 > 0:07:24Spending time with our final four away from the dance studio,
0:07:24 > 0:07:27it's clear just how tight-knit the group has become.
0:07:30 > 0:07:33One, two, three, four!
0:07:33 > 0:07:35You guys have become really close.
0:07:35 > 0:07:37Even when you talk, you all finish each other's sentences!
0:07:38 > 0:07:40We're like a big family.
0:07:40 > 0:07:42Doing the things you love with the people...
0:07:42 > 0:07:44The people that you love too.
0:07:46 > 0:07:49Do you think the pressure is going to really pick up tomorrow, though?
0:07:49 > 0:07:51- Yeah, I think it is.- Yeah.
0:07:51 > 0:07:53I don't think we'll be sort of against each other
0:07:53 > 0:07:55cos I think we're all rooting for each other,
0:07:55 > 0:07:58but inside, I think we'll all be hoping that we do the best.
0:07:58 > 0:08:00THEY SHOUT
0:08:01 > 0:08:04From our regional auditions to Canada,
0:08:04 > 0:08:07these four have already been on an incredible journey together.
0:08:09 > 0:08:11The friendship between them is real,
0:08:11 > 0:08:15but which duo will be able to channel that emotional connection
0:08:15 > 0:08:17into their performance?
0:08:18 > 0:08:22Back at the studios, both Erin and Kyrese, and Joe and Harriet
0:08:22 > 0:08:24are going all out to perfect their routines.
0:08:29 > 0:08:32Joe and Harriet seem to be taking the dance element
0:08:32 > 0:08:34of today's challenge in their stride.
0:08:35 > 0:08:37At the beginning of the challenge,
0:08:37 > 0:08:39I was worrying about how we're going to connect
0:08:39 > 0:08:40cos of the different styles and everything,
0:08:40 > 0:08:42but I think it's going to work well.
0:08:42 > 0:08:46For ballerina Harriet, performing as one half of a duet is nothing new.
0:08:46 > 0:08:49I've done a lot of partner work in the past,
0:08:49 > 0:08:51so it's kind of natural to me.
0:08:51 > 0:08:53Joe's a really good partner to dance with
0:08:53 > 0:08:56because he takes into consideration where you are.
0:08:56 > 0:08:58It makes you trust your partner a lot more.
0:09:00 > 0:09:01Oh, my hat!
0:09:06 > 0:09:09But street dancer Kyrese was finding dancing with a partner
0:09:09 > 0:09:11more of a challenge.
0:09:11 > 0:09:15I have danced in a duo before, but it wasn't like this
0:09:15 > 0:09:18with lifts and telling a story, in a way.
0:09:18 > 0:09:21It's definitely a new lesson to be learnt and I'm having fun with it.
0:09:24 > 0:09:26I had a little fall with Kyrese when we tried to do the lift,
0:09:26 > 0:09:28but I think we've got it now.
0:09:28 > 0:09:31Hopefully, we can support each other and not fall.
0:09:35 > 0:09:37So, with the choreography under control,
0:09:37 > 0:09:39Kyrese and Erin could turn to the storytelling side
0:09:39 > 0:09:41of their performance.
0:09:44 > 0:09:46Portraying the emotions is in my comfort zone
0:09:46 > 0:09:48because it's something that I always like to do
0:09:48 > 0:09:51whether it's even part of the dance, but I always like to make it my own
0:09:51 > 0:09:54and tell the story through my face, not only my dancing.
0:09:54 > 0:09:56Yeah, that's good. I like that. Just don't slap me in the face!
0:09:58 > 0:10:01Both of our duos have their strengths and weaknesses,
0:10:01 > 0:10:05and the contest between them is simply too close to call.
0:10:06 > 0:10:08- It's tough to call. - I can't really say at the moment,
0:10:08 > 0:10:10but it just depends on the overall outcome.
0:10:10 > 0:10:14It's just doing a good performance and trying to get through yourself.
0:10:14 > 0:10:16But also supporting...
0:10:18 > 0:10:20The dance rehearsals are at an end.
0:10:20 > 0:10:22We'll see the results of all that hard work later
0:10:22 > 0:10:26when our duos perform their routines in front of the judges.
0:10:29 > 0:10:32Now it's time for our final four to find out about the second part
0:10:32 > 0:10:34of today's challenge.
0:10:34 > 0:10:38Welcome to part two - improvisation.
0:10:40 > 0:10:44The focus is shifting from dancing to acting.
0:10:44 > 0:10:47We would like you to improvise a scene
0:10:47 > 0:10:50which leads directly to the choreographed piece
0:10:50 > 0:10:52you learnt earlier.
0:10:52 > 0:10:54Victoria and Isaac are here with us,
0:10:54 > 0:10:57and that's because they will be acting alongside you
0:10:57 > 0:10:59in this improvised scene.
0:10:59 > 0:11:01The Next Step is based off of improv.
0:11:01 > 0:11:03So basically, we get an outline
0:11:03 > 0:11:05of our scripts, but it's not like a regular script
0:11:05 > 0:11:06where we have lines to memorise.
0:11:06 > 0:11:09So, that's something that is really awesome about The Next Step
0:11:09 > 0:11:12is that we get to use a lot of our input in our acting skills.
0:11:12 > 0:11:13Be yourselves.
0:11:13 > 0:11:17Say the things you would normally say, talk how you would talk.
0:11:17 > 0:11:18Yeah, just let it be natural.
0:11:18 > 0:11:24OK, guys. Michelle and Eldon, they are now studio owners themselves.
0:11:24 > 0:11:28And they're teaching you one of their iconic dance routines.
0:11:28 > 0:11:31It is the night before Nationals
0:11:31 > 0:11:35and you are returning as defending champions,
0:11:35 > 0:11:37but this rehearsal is not going well.
0:11:38 > 0:11:41Both duos have the opportunity to quickly block through
0:11:41 > 0:11:45their improvised scenes, under the watchful eye of the judges.
0:11:45 > 0:11:48Now, our first couple will be Joe and Harriet,
0:11:48 > 0:11:51so could I ask Kyrese and Erin to step outside, please?
0:11:52 > 0:11:55Remember, the dance routine this scene will be building up to
0:11:55 > 0:11:57is about a break up.
0:11:58 > 0:12:00Hey, guys, how's it going?
0:12:00 > 0:12:03- It's all right. - I don't think it is at all.
0:12:04 > 0:12:07- I don't think it is.- It's not what? It's not working?
0:12:07 > 0:12:09It's getting there. It's just...
0:12:09 > 0:12:11No, it's definitely not.
0:12:11 > 0:12:14I really think this is the toughest challenge because it's, like,
0:12:14 > 0:12:17straight on the spot improvisation and it's like...
0:12:17 > 0:12:19'Yeah, also, where you're trying to join'
0:12:19 > 0:12:21the acting into the dancing,
0:12:21 > 0:12:24it's harder to make it blend and make it smooth.
0:12:24 > 0:12:26Well, he's not really listening, to be fair.
0:12:26 > 0:12:29- I'M not listening?- You're blaming it on me, but it's not only me.
0:12:29 > 0:12:30You're the one not listening.
0:12:30 > 0:12:34I've been doing it so full out and then you're the one just doing this.
0:12:34 > 0:12:35What is this? I'm not ready.
0:12:35 > 0:12:37Hey, you stay here.
0:12:37 > 0:12:39'I am feeling pretty confident about it.'
0:12:39 > 0:12:41It's just with the improvisation,
0:12:41 > 0:12:45you just need to be yourself and bounce off each other
0:12:45 > 0:12:47and that's what the judges will like.
0:12:47 > 0:12:49Nationals is tomorrow and we're coming home with that title.
0:12:50 > 0:12:52- Good luck.- We'll try.
0:12:55 > 0:12:58Relax, cool? You don't have to just be static in that corner.
0:12:58 > 0:13:02It can go much, much further. OK?
0:13:02 > 0:13:03Much further.
0:13:03 > 0:13:06'It's one of those things that once I get in there,'
0:13:06 > 0:13:08it'll be fine and I'll just do it and I'll just go for it.
0:13:08 > 0:13:11And with the dancing, again, we've practised it a lot,
0:13:11 > 0:13:13so we know the dance and we know we know the dance,
0:13:13 > 0:13:15so, yeah, I'm confident with that as well.
0:13:15 > 0:13:17OK, guys, thanks very much.
0:13:22 > 0:13:23Keep working, yeah?
0:13:23 > 0:13:24Yeah.
0:13:27 > 0:13:30Mastering a new piece of choreography is one thing,
0:13:30 > 0:13:34but acting is new to all four of our finalists.
0:13:35 > 0:13:37And learning how to improvise convincingly
0:13:37 > 0:13:42in such a short space of time will clearly be a massive challenge.
0:13:45 > 0:13:47- Hey, guys.- Hi.- You all right?
0:13:47 > 0:13:49Good. How's rehearsal going?
0:13:49 > 0:13:52- Erm...It's going all right. - It's just frustrating.
0:13:54 > 0:13:55- MICHELLE:- Why is it frustrating?
0:13:56 > 0:13:59You get distracted all the time and...
0:13:59 > 0:14:02'It's the final four now, so everyone's really fighting for it,'
0:14:02 > 0:14:05and although we're still supporting each other,
0:14:05 > 0:14:06I think we are really fighting for it now.
0:14:06 > 0:14:10You didn't tell me that you were leaving the day after Nationals.
0:14:10 > 0:14:13Well, I can't help it, you know. I've got other things to do and...
0:14:14 > 0:14:16'The stakes are high'
0:14:16 > 0:14:18for myself, so I definitely know
0:14:18 > 0:14:22'I'll try my best to make both of us look great.'
0:14:22 > 0:14:25- You guys do realise that Nationals is tomorrow?- Yeah.
0:14:25 > 0:14:27I know. Come on, we need to get on with this.
0:14:27 > 0:14:30I think I am quite nervous cos I don't want to let you down.
0:14:30 > 0:14:32I'm going to do my best and obviously, hopefully,
0:14:32 > 0:14:35we will both get through, but I don't kn...
0:14:35 > 0:14:37OK, OK, hold on.
0:14:37 > 0:14:39You guys have got to figure this out.
0:14:39 > 0:14:41- JOHN:- Remember, when you're doing the scene,
0:14:41 > 0:14:42really make it believable.
0:14:42 > 0:14:45Erin, you have a tendency to be a little bit caricature.
0:14:45 > 0:14:48A little bit... Yesterday, in the piece you were doing yesterday,
0:14:48 > 0:14:51- it was kind of over the top, a little over the top.- Yeah.
0:14:51 > 0:14:53Whilst that is good for some things,
0:14:53 > 0:14:57try to make this really naturalistic. Make it really real.
0:14:58 > 0:15:02With so much to take onboard, it's time for a much-needed break.
0:15:04 > 0:15:07And that means a trip to A-Troupe's latest hang-out,
0:15:07 > 0:15:10where I have a special treat in store.
0:15:13 > 0:15:16It's Britain versus Canada.
0:15:17 > 0:15:20Finalists versus cast, in our...
0:15:25 > 0:15:28- Who's nervous?- Me.- You should be.
0:15:29 > 0:15:31This is very serious.
0:15:33 > 0:15:37Question one. What is the nickname for James and Riley?
0:15:37 > 0:15:39- This was first.- Jiley.
0:15:39 > 0:15:41Boom! One point.
0:15:41 > 0:15:43- OK, question two.- Come on, Michelle!
0:15:43 > 0:15:46What's the name of Miss Kate's sister, the A-Troupe choreographer?
0:15:46 > 0:15:47- Wow!- Phoebe.
0:15:47 > 0:15:49Phoebe? Boom!
0:15:49 > 0:15:51- It's 1-1. All to play for.- OK.
0:15:51 > 0:15:52Who was voted
0:15:52 > 0:15:54to be the new dance captain in series three.
0:15:54 > 0:15:57- Kyrese again.- Giselle.
0:15:57 > 0:15:59Yes. Correct.
0:15:59 > 0:16:01What was the name of the juice bar
0:16:01 > 0:16:02in series two?
0:16:02 > 0:16:04- Oh, Hidalgo's.- Yes!
0:16:04 > 0:16:07No! It was Culture Shock!
0:16:08 > 0:16:12OK, there's been so many. There's been Juice Bar, there's been...
0:16:12 > 0:16:14Excuses, excuses. It was wrong.
0:16:14 > 0:16:17I can't give you not even half a point for that. I'm sorry.
0:16:17 > 0:16:18It's OK, we got it.
0:16:18 > 0:16:20Who is the head coach of Elite?
0:16:20 > 0:16:22- I think that was you.- Lucien.
0:16:22 > 0:16:25Well done!
0:16:25 > 0:16:27Last question, all to play for.
0:16:28 > 0:16:31You guys need this. No pressure.
0:16:31 > 0:16:34What prank did Riley and Ella play on James?
0:16:34 > 0:16:36- That was Kyrese. - I don't know who that was.
0:16:36 > 0:16:38- It was, it was!- Go on, Kyrese.
0:16:38 > 0:16:40They put...
0:16:40 > 0:16:44They wrapped James's drum kit with bubble wrap.
0:16:44 > 0:16:46Yes! You guys win!
0:16:46 > 0:16:48- Wow.- Well done.
0:16:49 > 0:16:52- I'm not going to lie, that was all me.- Well done. Good job. Guys.
0:16:52 > 0:16:54- Guys!- And I got one wrong!
0:16:54 > 0:16:57- Yeah! What!- I couldn't believe that. - At least I got mine right.
0:16:57 > 0:17:00You guys need to go back to season one and start again.
0:17:00 > 0:17:02- Re-watch everything, yeah. - OK, it's been a while.
0:17:02 > 0:17:06- You killed it.- Well done, Kyrese.
0:17:07 > 0:17:11Victory for our final four, courtesy of their secret weapon,
0:17:11 > 0:17:13Next Step superfan Kyrese.
0:17:14 > 0:17:17Listen, guys, well done. I know you need to get focused
0:17:17 > 0:17:19and keep on working for this afternoon, OK?
0:17:19 > 0:17:21- Good luck. ALL:- Thank you.
0:17:22 > 0:17:25Back to business and our final four are in the rehearsal room
0:17:25 > 0:17:29getting a few last-minute pointers from Victoria, who plays Michelle,
0:17:29 > 0:17:31and Isaac, otherwise known as Eldon.
0:17:31 > 0:17:36As dancers, you're taught where to place everything, right?
0:17:36 > 0:17:37But as an actor,
0:17:37 > 0:17:40naturally you have to make those decisions for yourself.
0:17:42 > 0:17:45Don't just repeat the "I can't, I can't, I can't."
0:17:45 > 0:17:49Have some meat behind that thing in your head that's going on.
0:17:53 > 0:17:55The time for rehearsals is over.
0:17:57 > 0:18:01This performance decides which of you is going home, so good luck.
0:18:01 > 0:18:03- Thank you.- Go and give it everything, OK?
0:18:03 > 0:18:05- We will.- Thank you.- Good luck. - Thanks.
0:18:06 > 0:18:08Hi, there. Ready for Joe and Harriet.
0:18:10 > 0:18:12- Good luck, Joe.- Thank you.
0:18:12 > 0:18:16One of these four will be leaving after today's challenge.
0:18:16 > 0:18:19- I hope they do well, but then I want to do well too.- Yeah.
0:18:20 > 0:18:24Joe and Harriet are the first duo to face our three judges.
0:18:24 > 0:18:27- Hey, guys.- BOTH:- Hello. - Take your places and I'll cue you.
0:18:27 > 0:18:30Thank you.
0:18:30 > 0:18:32- Action!- Come on, do this move.
0:18:32 > 0:18:35- It's not working.- But we need to do the move now.
0:18:35 > 0:18:36- MICHELLE:- Hey, guys.
0:18:38 > 0:18:40- Hello.- How's it going? - It's going great.
0:18:40 > 0:18:43It's not going good at all. Why are you saying that? It's terrible.
0:18:43 > 0:18:45It's all right. I mean, I think it's fine.
0:18:45 > 0:18:47When we're dancing, it's just not...
0:18:47 > 0:18:49We're not interacting with each other.
0:18:49 > 0:18:51He's not really listening, to be fair.
0:18:51 > 0:18:53He just kind of does his own thing
0:18:53 > 0:18:56and then expects me to get on with it.
0:18:56 > 0:18:58'Today's been very interesting, very...challenging
0:18:58 > 0:18:59'because we've all done'
0:18:59 > 0:19:01separate dance challenges
0:19:01 > 0:19:03and separate acting challenges, but we've never actually
0:19:03 > 0:19:06blended the two together. It has definitely pushed me further
0:19:06 > 0:19:08than the rest of the challenges we've done so far.
0:19:08 > 0:19:11No, cos you're not listening to me, so I'm not going to listen to you.
0:19:11 > 0:19:13- I'm not doing this any more, I'm done.- Hey, yes, you are.
0:19:13 > 0:19:17Get back here. Nationals is tomorrow. You guys know that, right?
0:19:17 > 0:19:18Do you guys realise that?
0:19:18 > 0:19:22- There's stuff going on outside. - And that's rubbing off on me
0:19:22 > 0:19:24and then he thinks I'm a moron.
0:19:24 > 0:19:27OK. Well, one of the things about being a professional
0:19:27 > 0:19:30is coming in and not letting that stuff distract you.
0:19:30 > 0:19:34I love dancing with her, I'll take on your advice and we'll just do it.
0:19:34 > 0:19:38Doing the improv and then doing the dance with Harriet,
0:19:38 > 0:19:41cos we're different styles, it's hard to merge it together,
0:19:41 > 0:19:43but I did my best. Hopefully, my best is enough.
0:19:43 > 0:19:45MUSIC: Hurricane by The Next Step
0:20:38 > 0:20:42Guys, when you walk out of here, hold your heads up high, be proud.
0:20:42 > 0:20:43You did a great job, OK? Well done.
0:20:43 > 0:20:46- BOTH:- Thank you.- Thank you, guys. Well done.
0:20:46 > 0:20:49- That was really good, well done. - Good job.- Good job, guys.
0:20:49 > 0:20:50- BOTH:- Thank you.
0:20:50 > 0:20:54Now, it's over to Erin and Kyrese to show what they can do.
0:20:54 > 0:20:55Action!
0:20:55 > 0:20:57How's it going?
0:20:57 > 0:20:59Yeah, good. I think everything's fine, yeah.
0:20:59 > 0:21:02No, it isn't fine.
0:21:02 > 0:21:05- Yeah... Wait, what? - Look, you can't even trust me.
0:21:05 > 0:21:07- You can't even do the lift. - I could, it's just...
0:21:07 > 0:21:08'It was really hard,'
0:21:08 > 0:21:11like, portraying that emotion,
0:21:11 > 0:21:14but I was just trying to think of how I would react
0:21:14 > 0:21:17if I was actually in that situation.
0:21:17 > 0:21:21I think me and Erin did really well and I think we told a strong story.
0:21:21 > 0:21:24- She told me something yesterday... - No, it doesn't matter.
0:21:24 > 0:21:25..and you broke my heart.
0:21:26 > 0:21:28You said you didn't even love me anyway.
0:21:28 > 0:21:31I do, you know that. Why would you do that to me?
0:21:31 > 0:21:34- Do what?- I thought we had a special connection.
0:21:34 > 0:21:35OK, what is happening?
0:21:35 > 0:21:37I had to fly back to England
0:21:37 > 0:21:39and I'm not sure how long I'm going to stay out there
0:21:39 > 0:21:42and this might be the last time I get to dance for The Next Step.
0:21:43 > 0:21:46I don't actually act, but I actually really love it
0:21:46 > 0:21:47and it's something I really want to do.
0:21:47 > 0:21:50I really try to be myself and just act natural,
0:21:50 > 0:21:52instead of as a character.
0:21:52 > 0:21:54This is a last time I'm going to dance, let's make it good.
0:21:54 > 0:21:56I know.
0:21:56 > 0:21:58MUSIC: Hurricane by The Next Step
0:22:51 > 0:22:54Very well done. Make your way outside, guys.
0:22:54 > 0:22:55- Good job.- Good job.
0:22:55 > 0:23:01Joe, Harriet, Erin and Kyrese have danced and acted their hearts out.
0:23:03 > 0:23:06Now there is nothing more they can do
0:23:06 > 0:23:10but wait anxiously for the judges to decide their fates.
0:23:10 > 0:23:13- This is one heavy decision to make today.- I know.
0:23:13 > 0:23:17I don't actually know how they're going to decide because honestly...
0:23:17 > 0:23:20- It's being done right now. - They're deciding right now.
0:23:22 > 0:23:25Today wasn't just about the dancing, it wasn't just about the improv,
0:23:25 > 0:23:28it was taking those two challenges and putting it together.
0:23:28 > 0:23:31There's been one person that really delivered today.
0:23:31 > 0:23:35- So is it fair to say that this is 100%?- Yes.
0:23:35 > 0:23:36100%.
0:23:38 > 0:23:42Probably a front runner from these three would be this one for me.
0:23:42 > 0:23:45I was really surprised cos the thing that was not their strongest suite,
0:23:45 > 0:23:48not their strongest point actually became a lot stronger.
0:23:51 > 0:23:53So that leaves us...
0:23:53 > 0:23:55I just think in my mind and in my heart,
0:23:55 > 0:23:58I have a clear bottom.
0:23:58 > 0:24:01One person that just didn't deliver today.
0:24:01 > 0:24:04Heartbreaking for me to say, it's the truth.
0:24:04 > 0:24:08So I just don't feel ready to give up on that person just yet.
0:24:08 > 0:24:11- I'm nervous but excited. - I know, right? Yeah.
0:24:12 > 0:24:16- We've actually all grown so much in this competition.- Yeah, definitely.
0:24:18 > 0:24:21Are we unanimous, guys?
0:24:21 > 0:24:23Yeah. I feel like that's the right decision.
0:24:23 > 0:24:27Oh, wow...never saw that coming.
0:24:27 > 0:24:29I didn't see that coming, no way.
0:24:29 > 0:24:31- It's time to...- Break the news.
0:24:31 > 0:24:33Call them back.
0:24:34 > 0:24:37Deliberations over, it's time for our four remaining dancers
0:24:37 > 0:24:40to face the judges one by one
0:24:40 > 0:24:43and find out which of them will be packing their bags.
0:24:44 > 0:24:46I'm scared.
0:24:52 > 0:24:54- Hi, Kyrese.- Hi.
0:24:54 > 0:24:56It's been so tough.
0:24:56 > 0:25:00We're now down to the final four and somebody does have to go home.
0:25:02 > 0:25:04Now, I'm not going to lie,
0:25:04 > 0:25:07I've been an absolute massive fan of yours from day one.
0:25:07 > 0:25:08Thank you.
0:25:08 > 0:25:13But to be honest, I'm kind of surprised you are still here.
0:25:15 > 0:25:19You have style, grace, poise...
0:25:20 > 0:25:26..and you are without doubt the best dancer in this contest.
0:25:28 > 0:25:31Now, over your journey, you've had lots of highs.
0:25:31 > 0:25:33You've had a really good run,
0:25:33 > 0:25:36but there's been times every now and then you've had some lows,
0:25:36 > 0:25:38and the lows are really concerning.
0:25:38 > 0:25:43We had to ask ourselves, "Do you have potential to be number one?"
0:25:44 > 0:25:46We have to make a choice today...
0:25:52 > 0:25:54- You're going through to the next round.- Wow!
0:25:56 > 0:25:58Well done! Graduations!
0:25:58 > 0:26:00You'll be going forward to the next round.
0:26:01 > 0:26:03- THEY LAUGH - Oh, my days! No way!
0:26:06 > 0:26:08Was it a yes? Hurray!
0:26:08 > 0:26:10Oh, my goodness.
0:26:10 > 0:26:12- How do you feel?- I can't believe it.
0:26:12 > 0:26:14Can I see some little tears there? Happy tears?
0:26:14 > 0:26:16- Yeah, a bit.- Yeah, maybe.
0:26:16 > 0:26:20- Hurray! Well done.- For Erin and Kyrese, it's time to celebrate.
0:26:20 > 0:26:24Their improv and choreography both made a winning impression
0:26:24 > 0:26:26on the judges.
0:26:28 > 0:26:31So, who will join them in the final,
0:26:31 > 0:26:33Joe or Harriet?
0:26:35 > 0:26:36So, we've made a decision...
0:26:41 > 0:26:43You're not going any further in the competition.
0:26:47 > 0:26:49- And you're through to the next round.- Yes!
0:26:51 > 0:26:52- Well done.- Thank you.
0:26:52 > 0:26:54Yay!
0:26:55 > 0:26:58- This is for you.- Thank you.
0:26:58 > 0:26:59Do you want to put it on?
0:26:59 > 0:27:03For prima ballerina Harriet, the journey is at an end.
0:27:03 > 0:27:05- A-Troupe!- A-Troupe!
0:27:05 > 0:27:07- You were so amazing.- Yes!
0:27:10 > 0:27:14But despite the tears, it's been a sensational ride.
0:27:16 > 0:27:18- Hello.- Hello.- Harriet?- Yes.
0:27:22 > 0:27:24I didn't ever imagine for a second that I'd get to this point
0:27:24 > 0:27:27because, you know, I went to the Regionals thinking,
0:27:27 > 0:27:30- "Oh, I'll give it a go. It'll be fun."- Pack your bags...
0:27:30 > 0:27:31you're coming to Canada.
0:27:32 > 0:27:34For me, getting to Canada was my main goal,
0:27:34 > 0:27:37so getting to this point, the final four, is absolutely amazing.
0:27:39 > 0:27:40I feel very honoured.
0:27:43 > 0:27:47And you had a good height, so use your height.
0:27:47 > 0:27:50The whole experience has just been amazing. I'll remember it forever.
0:27:57 > 0:27:58Three become one.
0:27:58 > 0:28:00The pressure is definitely on.
0:28:00 > 0:28:05For Kyrese, Erin and Joe, the dream of landing a guest role...
0:28:05 > 0:28:07Action!
0:28:07 > 0:28:10..is now one step away from becoming a reality.
0:28:12 > 0:28:16So, who will claim the ultimate prize?
0:28:16 > 0:28:17The winner is...
0:28:22 > 0:28:23# Stand-up! #