The R&B singer told Hudson was supposed to star alongside her, Beyoncé and Anika Noni Rose in the 2006 movie musical

Although Usher did not specify which role he was to play, Playbill claimed in May 2005 that he was expected to play C.C. White

Usher revealed he had to turn down a role in “Dreamgirls” due to scheduling conflicts, while explaining why he skipped the Grammys.

Usher is sharing his heartfelt reasoning behind his decision to miss Sunday’s 67th Annual Grammy Awards. On Tuesday, while speaking on the “Jennifer Hudson Show,” the artist, born Usher Raymond IV, candidly explained his choice to skip the ceremony.

On a recent appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Usher explained that he was in the running to play one of the characters in the 2006 film of Dreamgirls, but ultimately was unable to appear. Watch the full conversation!

Usher and Jennifer Hudson discussed in shock about the fact they almost had to share the screen – but couldn’t.The eight-time Grammy winner stopped by The Jennifer Hudson Show and

During an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show on Tuesday, the U Got It Bad hitmaker recounted to host Jennifer how he was lined-up to take on a role in the 2006 musical drama but ended up having to give up the acting gig as he was on tour at the time.