If you are a fan of great acts set against amazing music, get ready for Roller Jam! The highly anticipated roller skating competition series premieres on Max on Thursday, October 10th.

Each week, Roller Jam will showcase the nation’s top roller-skating crews as they glide through the decades, performing routines inspired by different eras. Expect dazzling costumes, iconic music, and jaw-dropping moves. The teams will be vying for a grand prize of $150,000 and a $10,000 donation to their local rink. Executive-produced by Chip and Joanna Gaines, this show promises a dazzling display of skill, artistry, and nostalgia.

Music is at the Heart and Soul of Roller Jam

Guiding us through this exhilarating journey is host Jordin Sparks, the Grammy-nominated singer and actress. Judging the competition are two icons in their own right: two-time U.S. Olympian and figure skating champion Johnny Weir, and roller-skating legend Terrell Ferguson. Furthermore, to elevate the stakes even higher, a celebrity guest judge will join the panel each week.

Music plays a crucial role in Roller Jam, with each episode featuring a different decade. Here’s what the judges have to say about their favorite eras:

Jordin Sparks: Personally, my favorite era that we did was the 60s. I love the fashion. I love Motown music. I’ve loved it since I was little. I love the joy, the fun, and the happiness that exudes when you listen to Motown music. And it’s really good for group numbers as well, because there were so many group performers from that era. I don’t know if I can say there is a best era, but I feel like the best songs for anybody to either dance, sing, perform, or skate to are songs that really bring you joy and that you relate to.
Terrell Ferguson: Everyone knows I like the 80s. I’m an 80s guy because of Prince and Michael Jackson, but for skating performance skating, I would say the 70s because you’ve got the funk, disco, and even elements of early hip-hop and house music. So you cover like five different genres and eras with just the 70s.
Johnny Weir: The 70s. That music is how I think of roller skating with the disco ball and the clothes and the aesthetic and everything. So, the 70s definitely kind of gets my heart racing a little bit more than the other eras.

Roller Jam premieres on Max on Thursday, October 10th, with new episodes dropping weekly. Don’t miss this exciting new series that celebrates the art of roller skating and the power of music to transport us through time.