Executive produced by Chip and Joanna Gaines, the new competition series, Roller Jam, premieres today on Max. The first-ever roller dancing competition, which is six episodes in total, features top roller skating crews in the country vying for a chance to win $150,000 in cash plus a $10,000 donation to their local rink. Roller Jam is hosted by Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter and actress Jordin Sparks, while US Olympian and national figure skating champion Johny Weir and roller-skating legend Terrell Ferguson serve as two of the judges, with the addition of a celebrity guest judge every week.

Joining the show was a “no-brainer” for Sparks, who told SciFi Vision during a recent interview that she’s wanted to host a series since she was on American Idol. “Being able to have this opportunity was really incredible, and I get to play referee between these guys, and I get to be compassionate with the crews and the skaters,” Sparks told the site.

Weir spoke about his decision to be a judge. “I love every opportunity that I get…to celebrate individuality and performance and live performance,” Weir told SciFi Vision, adding that everyone has been touched by roller skating, but not in the same way as the Olympics, which he’s previously covered. “We're celebrating it for the first time in a competitive reality format, and the fact that I could bring something special to the table for people and make roller skating different and new and fresh again, that's what was really exciting to me, to celebrate these wonderful people and the beautiful thing that they work so hard for,” added Weir.

Ferguson was originally offered the option to be a competitor on the series but turned it down because he felt his body couldn’t take it. He still wanted to be a part of it, however. “I did want to be involved, because I love nothing better than skating, dancing, and music,” said Ferguson, adding that if he had known Sparks was hosting he would have agreed even faster.

Watch the full interview below and tune in to Roller Jam, streaming starting tomorrow on Max.