Warning: This article contains spoilers about Wednesday’s episode ofThe Masked Dancer.
The Exotic Bird is ready to squawk afterher exit from the Top 5 contestantsleft onThe Masked Dancer.
Behind the colorful feathered friend was none other than Grammy-nominated singerJordin Sparks.
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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: You started your career on a talent searching competition show,American Idol.
Now, you’re competing on a show that’s just for celebrities.
Did this feel like a full-circle moment for you?
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JORDIN SPARKS:Yes, it was.
I could not believe it.
So when it came through, I was like, wait a minute.
But then I realized that I was the only person telling myself that I couldn’t do it.
It was a lot of fun to do.
I had the best time.
It was about a week into rehearsals when I found out that Paula was going to be a judge.
And I could not believe it.
I thought it was great; I loved it.
First of all, I was like, okay, that’s a great song.
you’re able to’t help but groove when that song comes on.
The show was all about having fun.
So when they said that, it was a no brainer.
Did you get to talk with Paula after the reveal?
After I was revealed, it was really cool.
We did have a moment.
I’m glad that you guessed me."
So it was really fun to be able to do that and to see her again.
Has your phone been blowing up with people wondering if you were behind the Exotic Bird mask?
Which is funny because it was my other friend,Tori Kelly.
We all know each other.
And I didn’t confirm or deny because I love the idea of the show and the guessing game.
So I didn’t want to ruin it for them.
And you know who it was?
My best friend that I’ve known since I was three.
I didn’t even tell her that I was gonna be on it, but she knew.
So I know some people are going to be surprised.
I told my dad, and maybe one other person.
So nobody knows that I’m on it.
I’m excited for my family to see what they say.
What did you expect going into a show like this and how did reality line up with those expectations?
I actually didn’t know what to expect to be honest.
It’s about being able to push myself and to tackle new things without the fear.
It was really a beautiful time.
I’m really sad that it’s over, actually.
You just dropped a new single.
Tell me a bit about that and what’s next for you.
Last year, I had the most creative outputs that I’ve had in the past couple years.
So I’ve been really excited to just be in the space that I’m in.
And I love the sound that I have, that I’m doing.
This is just the first of many songs that I’m going to be dropping this year.
I really love it.
I’m very excited for people to hear that.
