Paris Hilton turned down 'Chicago' role

Paris Hilton has confirmed reports that she was offered a lead role in a new stage production of Chicago.

The reality TV star was "flattered" to be approached by producers, but turned down the deal after realising that she would have to work six days a week.

If she had accepted the offer, Hilton would have spent two months on Broadway before taking the production to London's West End.

"We did some dance rehearsals and everything. But then I found out the schedule, and it was six days a week for a couple of months," Hilton told MTV.com. "And they wanted me to go to London after New York.

"I was very flattered to be offered that role and I love Chicago but with my schedule and everything, there was no way I could fit it in."

Hilton recently revealed that she has been working on new music tracks with her boyfriend Benji Madden. Her debut solo album Paris was released in 2006.