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Yeah, I said it! The wannabe country singer picked a way better outfit this time around, and we're proud of her. Instead of showcasing her back chub, Jess showed off her toned legs in a pair of sparkly pumps and a little black dress er, skort. Skort?! Since when did they make skorts so cute?

Anyway, according to Newsday, Jessica put on a great performance, and she even joked with the audience that she's ripped her pants in the past, and that's why she opted to wear this sexy little getup. Jess told the crowd, "I've had times when my pants split right down the middle when I bent down to reach a note. That's why I'm wearing a skort - not a skirt, not a short - just so they wouldn't split."

Ahh, it all makes sense now! Just stay away from leopard waist belts Jess!