Did y’all know Jay Ellis had a brief career as a model?

Jay Ellis visits the Jennifer Hudson Show

Source: Robert Voets / Warner Bros.

Nasty Underwear Audition Ended Jay Ellis’ Modeling Career

Brief being the operative word! Actor Jay Ellis makes an appearance on “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” airing Friday, February 17. The “Somebody I Used To Know” actor then talks about his modeling past and shares why he quit in the middle of an underwear model casting call.

Check out the clip below:

First of all — imagine living in a house with 15 other men. That’s just crazy. Especially with the age range of 17-35. Y’all folks with modeling dreams really get TRIED in every way possible. Secondly, we’re glad he had the good sense to NOT put on some dirty drawls AFTER 25 other guys. Can you imagine how a casting director would get fried for trying that in this day and age?

Jay Ellis visits the Jennifer Hudson Show

Source: Robert Voets / Warner Bros.

Also, we love how EVERY interview Jay Ellis does asks him about his Italian wedding.

Hit the flip for more from Jay’s appearance on “The Jennifer Hudson Show.”

We’re pretty sure that Jay made his guest appearance to promote his new Prime Video film Somebody I Used To Know, but J-Hud also got Ellis to open up about Top Gun: Maverick.

Jay Ellis visits the Jennifer Hudson Show

Source: Robert Voets / Warner Bros.

In a second clip from today’s show, Jay reacts to the six Oscar nominations Top Gun: Maverick received and laughs with Jennifer over the shirtless scenes that went unexpectedly viral.  Jay also shared how seriously everyone takes Tom Cruise’s famous Christmas cake, revealing that he flew the gift to Mexico to enjoy it with his family. 

Next week “The Jennifer Hudson Show” kicks off with comedian Chelsea Handler, NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and “Night Court” star Melissa Rauch, followed by “Abbott Elementary” actress Janelle James, the legendary Rita Wilson, and multi-hyphenate Larry Wilmore. “The Jennifer Hudson Show” airs weekdays. Check your local listings or visit www.jenniferhudsonshow.com.