BOISE, Idaho — Idaho Today interviewed Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum singer/songwriter and actress Jordin Sparks, two-time U.S. Olympian and national figure skating champion Johnny Weir, and roller-skating legend Terrell Ferguson about the new competition series Roller Jam. Roller Jam is a glitzy, fun competition where roller skate teams hit the floor with rotating guest star judges like Joanna Gaines and Maureen McCormick.
October is National Roller-Skating Month, and Roller Jam is the perfect show to get people excited and interested in this fun throwback sport. If you haven't heard, roller skating is back with a vengeance. And Chip and Joanna Gaines have seized the moment and introduced a brand new competition series for Max. Roller Jam, their new roller skating competition series, premiered on Thursday, Oct. 10, on Max.
The new six-episode series is a tough, athletic contest featuring music and moves from different decades. It is executive produced by Magnolia Network's Chip and Joanna Gaines. Jordin Sparks will host, with two-time Olympian and national figure skating champion Johnny Weir and roller-skating legend Terrell Ferguson serving as judges of the first-ever nationwide roller-dancing competition on television.
The competition series celebrates the athleticism and artistry of roller skating.
The teams are tasked with several challenges, during which they will be put to the test to showcase their choreography, speed, and teamwork skills.
Roller Jam features the top roller-skating crews in the country dancing through the decades for a chance to win big. The rewards are great, as winners receive $150,000 and a bonus of $10,000 donation to their local rink.
Every episode, a skate team creates new routines to perform for Johnny, Terrell, and a celebrity guest judge in front of a live audience. Teams will be judged by Weir, Ferguson, and a celebrity guest judge, including Michelle Williams, Maureen McCormick, Pepa, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Debbie Gibson, and Joanna Gaines.
And only one team skates away as the ultimate roller dancing team in the country.
Tune in: Roller Jam airs on Thursdays on Max.
