Jesse Metcalfe on Desperate Housewives Exit & Being a Sex Symbol

0:00Entertainment stories making news on March 18th. Jesse Metcalf recently shared that he was let go from desperate housewives after his first season. The 47-year-old actor played the young gardener John Roland, who had an affair with Ava Longoria's character, Gabrielle Solis. The show ran for eight seasons starting in 2004. The creators felt they had run out of ideas for his storyline and wanted to focus on the housewives, not gardeners. Metcalf understood and moved on quickly since he landed the lead in the movie John Tucker Must Die from 20th Century Fox. He called it no big deal at the time and enjoyed the momentum from the role that launched his fame. The show made him a breakout heartthrob, earning three team-choice award nominations in 2005, including one win for breakout star. Metcalf returned as a guest star in later seasons, keeping his connection to the series alive. His steamy performance put him on the map as a leading man. Looking back, he has talked about the downside of being a sex symbol.

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