Jordin Sparks Has Advice For Future Idols

Jordin Sparks, the current reigning American Idol, graced the Canadian Idol stage this week. And while American Idol has done a better job at launching international stars, she was quick to acknowledge that the Canadian stage was the first to allow contestants to play instruments.

One thing that separates Sparks from other mentors and artists on the show is that she really has been there.

"They're obviously doing something right because they're in the Top 4 so that's good," said Sparks, who spoke to idol.ctv.ca shortly before performing on Canadian Idol's Top 4 results show. "I just hope they continue to be themselves because just because you made the Top 4, it doesn't mean your work is over yet. You've got to continue to choose the right songs, make sure the audience still connects with you through the camera, definitely continue to stay themselves and hopefully they'll go far."
Even walking around backstage at the show brought back memories for her, in particular how nerve-wracking elimination nights can be.

"I totally know how they feel. They're probably freaking out right now so yeah, it kind of did bring me back to that," said Sparks.

"It's really cool to see everything. They were telling me for the Top 10 there were only two girls and I was like, 'What??!' That's insane but they wanted the best singers and that's how it should go so that's really awesome."

Sparks also liked a few other things about Canadian Idol, including how it was the first in North America to introduce instruments two years ago - a move that American Idol followed suit a year later - and how the show has four judges. American Idol also just announced a fourth judge, Grammy-award nominated songwriter Kara DioGuardi, this week.

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