Ep 8. Brand New

Emily and the E-Girls are still wreaking havoc on The Next Step, bullying the team at every turn. Meanwhile, a representative from a music label comes to see the team rehearse for the first time since the Regionals disaster. Everyone is determined to impress him and secure a record deal, but when their dance is interrupted by a surprise visit from Emily, tensions rise and the chances of landing a record deal become uncertain.

The dancers are feeling the pressure as they prepare for the music label representative's arrival. They know what's at stake, and the thought of finally achieving their dreams is weighing heavily on them. Skylar is especially anxious; she's been spending all her free time practicing her solo, but she's still not confident in her abilities. It doesn't help that her injury has been acting up lately, leaving her in a lot of pain.

As the team rehearses, they're interrupted by the sound of cheering coming from another room. When they investigate, they find Emily and her squad practicing a new dance. The Next Step members are disgusted by how the E-Girls treat dance as a competition, rather than an art form. Emily mocks the team's "lame" dance moves, and the tension between the two groups reaches an all-time high.

The Next Step dancers return to the rehearsal room feeling more discouraged than ever. They realize they need to step up their game if they have any hope of impressing the music label representative. With the added pressure of Emily's taunts, the team is more driven than ever to succeed.

As the day of the music label representative's visit arrives, the Next Step members are jittery with excitement. They've practiced long and hard, and they're ready to show the world what they're made of. But when the representative arrives, he brings some unexpected news. He's not interested in seeing a dance performance; instead, he wants to hear them sing.

The team is thrown off their game by the sudden change of plans. None of them are singers, and they feel completely out of their element. Amidst the panic and confusion, Skylar steps up and offers to sing for the group. Her injury may have sidelined her from dancing, but it hasn't dampened her incredible voice.

Despite her nerves, Skylar delivers an unforgettable performance that leaves everyone in awe. The music label representative is impressed and offers the team a record deal on the spot. The Next Step members are over the moon with excitement; they've finally achieved their dream.

But in the midst of their celebration, they realize they've forgotten about Emily and the E-Girls. They're still on stage, a look of pure malice on their faces. The Next Step members know there's trouble brewing, but they're too caught up in the moment to do anything about it.

The episode ends on a cliffhanger, leaving viewers wondering what Emily and her squad have in store for The Next Step. Will they sabotage the team's record deal? Will they make good on their threats to destroy everything the team holds dear? Only time will tell, and fans of The Next Step will be waiting with bated breath to find out.