American Idol winner Jordin Sparks, who expressed interest in becoming a judge on American Idol earlier this year , is set to host Roller Jam, a new roller skating competition show premiering October 10. The six-episode series is set to feature top skate crews competing for a $150,000 prize and a $10,000 donation to their local rink. Sparks told PEOPLE : "I wanted to be a part of this series because I have always wanted to be a host on a show and I love competition shows.
I was born there, I guess." Lady Gaga responds to her old classmate that claimed she’d ‘never be famous’ Lady Gaga opens up about ‘change’ after confession about past drug use Reflecting on her American Idol experience, Sparks said: "I feel like at this point in my life I am able to pour into others that are in it now. I understand what they're going through.
" "I love the pressure, I appreciate it. Pressure has made me who I am," she said. The show will feature judges Johnny Weir, Olympic figure skater, and Terrell Ferguson, roller skating legend.
Guest judges will include celebs such as Michelle Williams and Joanna Gaines. Weir revealed his early connection to roller skating: "I saw figure skating at the Olympics on television and I was like, 'Mom, I want to try that.'" He added: "I'm a firm believer that artistic rollerskating should be in the Olympic Games.
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