Jordin Sparks Reveals How ‘American Idol’ Prepared Her For ‘DWTS’: ‘I Thrive Under Pressure’

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Jordin Sparks won American Idoland now she’s ready to win Dancing with the stars. Jordin started DWTS season 31 with the first performance of the night with a partner Brandon Armstrong. Jordin revealed if she was threatened when performing first.

“Give me pressure. I thrive under pressure,” Jordin told reporters after the premiere. “Look American Idol, I’m used to how this sort of thing plays out. Those are really long days. It’s rehearsing over and over… For me, I thrive in the live performance environment. So the audience, the lighting, the camera, the costumes, the makeup… the switch goes on and on. You know, so this might not be the same way I performed but it’s a stage nonetheless. “

Jordin and Brandon perform cha-cha in “I Wanna Dance With Somebody [Who Loves Me]”So late Whitney Houston. The pair won 26 out of 40 points with the judges. Jordin’s first performance was in tribute to the singing icon, who was her co-star in the 2012 film. Twinkle.

“I haven’t known her for a long time. But the time I spent with her really, really impacted me, and I’ve carried it with me ever since,” Jordin said. “Look, I still love her and admire her all these years, so I know she would be really, really proud to be in the audience. She’ll stand up, and she’ll scream like all of us. She was very supportive. “

Jordin and Brandon are still competing after the first elimination. Sex and the city alum Jason Lewis and Map of Murgatroyd is the first couple of season 31 to return home. Next week, DWTS pairs will participate in Elvis Night. Dancing with the stars Airs every Monday at 8 p.m. on Disney+.