James Maslow on Competing with Cody Simpson: 'There's No Rivalry...Yet'

James Maslow prepares to get on his motorcycle while leaving the Dancing with the Stars studio after rehearsals on Wednesday afternoon (March 12) in Hollywood.

The 23-year-old Big Time Rush member was soon followed by his pal and competitor Cody Simpson.

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“Not yet,” James recently told Parade about being competitive with Cody. “So far we’re both just psyched to see each other. He opened up for our Big Time Summer Tour the summer before last, so it’s been a little bit. It’s good to see him. We’ll see, I haven’t seen him dance – I don’t know if he’s bringing his A game, I’m definitely bringing mine. Once we actually get on the dance floor and fans start competing, there may be a rivalry. But at this point we’re cordial, we’re good.”

As for his BTR brothers, he said, “They were all pretty psyched when I told them! Of course, a lot of jokes and videos of silly dances I’ve done in the past were sent my way, but they meant it with love and support. They’re definitely going to be at the second or third show.”

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