Bright Sparks! Smiley Jordin braves NY's chilly weather for early morning co-hosting stint on the Today Show

It was a nippy 52F in New York on Thursday morning.

But that didn't stop a smiling Jordin Sparks from hitting Rockefeller Plaza outside NBC's Today Show studio with host Sheinelle Jones to give away TVs to a few of the hundreds of fans waiting.

The 27-year-old actress and singer was co-hosting for the day and seemed to be having a ball as she chatted to the folks in the throng.

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Leaving the scene: Jordin Sparks wrapped up as she left NBC's Today Show on Thursday

Leaving the scene: Jordin Sparks wrapped up as she left NBC's Today Show on Thursday

She wore a red dress that fell just above her knees and covered up in a black coat, tied at the waist, to keep warm.

The 5ft 10ins star, who was wearing black high-heeled court shoes, towered over Sheinelle.

At one point host Al Roker commented on the petite host's height and Sheinelle dished: 'I'm wearing my highest heels.'

Al didn't brave the cold, staying nice and warm in the studio.

It's a bit nippy: The 27-year-old clutched a shawl around herself on the chilly morning

It's a bit nippy: The 27-year-old clutched a shawl around herself on the chilly morning

Smiley star: The singer-actress showed off her shapely physique in a red frock
Smiley star: The singer-actress showed off her shapely physique in a red frock

Smiley star: The singer-actress showed off her shapely physique in a red frock  

The former American Idol champion also shared an Instagram snap of herself in the studio sitting to the right of the 62-year-old with Sheinelle on his other side.

All three had mugs of coffee and cocktails adorned with paper umbrellas in front of them, although, given it was so early, their brightly colored drinks probably didn't contain alcohol.   

Jordin was later seen leaving the building wearing a grey and black wrap that she clutched around her shoulders.

Out and about: Jordin was a guest co-host on the show and joined Sheinelle Jones outside the studio on Rockefeller Plaza 

Out and about: Jordin was a guest co-host on the show and joined Sheinelle Jones outside the studio on Rockefeller Plaza 

Fun mission: The pair gave away televisions to a few lucky fans among the crowd as part of the show's Freebie February promo

Fun mission: The pair gave away televisions to a few lucky fans among the crowd as part of the show's Freebie February promo

Her long raven-dark tresses were center parted and a pop of red lipstick matched the color of her frock.

Jordin's latest movie, God Bless the Broken Road,  tells the story of a young mother who loses her husband in Afghanistan and struggles to raise their young daughter in his absence.  It was released February 10.

She also showed up in a guest role on ABC sitcom The Real O'Neals this week.

He's a lucky winner: Jordin with one of the people she handed out a golden ticket to

He's a lucky winner: Jordin with one of the people she handed out a golden ticket to

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

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