'Cruel Summer' Star Olivia Holt on What's 'Next'
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'Cruel Summer' Star Olivia Holt on What's 'Next'

Olivia Holt entered a new era of music this year with the release of her single, "Next," a playful bop that sees her flirting with a love interest. "I wanna dance with you after," she sings on the chorus. "Let me get with you next." The track was co-written by hitmaker Meghan Trainor , whose signature lyrical style and melodies are all over the song, from "Baby, shake your cake" to "I'm callin' dibs."

Twenty four-year-old Holt, who stars in Freeform's Cruel Summer as Kate Wallis, a popular teenage girl that gets abducted in her small suburban Texas town, will officially be returning to TV this month to sing live on Bachelor in Paradise . The ABC spot will mark her debut performance of "Next" on national television, following a recent rendition for VEVO .

Ahead of Holt's Bachelor in Paradise appearance on Tuesday, September 7 at 8 PM EST, PAPER caught up with the performer to talk about everything happening "Next."

What is your next trip?

Veggie Grill! It's the little trips...

What is your next text?

"Running 5 behind."

What is your next meal?

Nachos from Veggie Grill.

What is your next mistake?

Burning a quesadilla in the kitchen.

Behind the scenes of making "Next"

What is your next concert?

Hopefully Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak.

When is your next kiss?

In a couple of minutes, from Roger, my dog, when I finish this interview.

What is your next party?

Probably one I spontaneously crash.

When is your next date?

This weekend!

What is your next purchase?

Another white T-Shirt.

Photos courtesy of Olivia Holt