 Whittle was set to film an episode of the NBC sitcom "Up All Night" when his management contacted him the night before to inform him that the network wouldn't accept his visa.After this incident, Whittle decided to apply for his green card.In March 2012, it was announced that Whittle was cast in the recurring role of Charles, a love interest of Denise Vasi's character, in the second season of the VH1 comedic-drama "Single Ladies".