Jesse Metcalfe reveals he maintains friendships with members of the "Desperate Housewives" cast despite being fired from the series Jesse Metcalfe, who portrayed John Rowland on "Desperate Housewives," expressed his continued admiration for the cast following his departure from the show. During an interview with Page Six at the Clarins Night of Extra event on March 20, Metcalfe shared that he still communicates with Eva Longoria, whom he described as a close friend. He also praised Marcia Cross, stating he “absolutely love[s]” her and recalled seeing her in a Broadway production in New York City. Metcalfe, 47, highlighted his respect for Cross, noting that she was “really touched” by his support during her career. He emphasized his longstanding admiration for her acting talent. Similarly, he expressed enthusiasm for Felicity Huffman’s recent work, calling her an “incredible talent” and noting her increased presence on television after her involvement in the 2019 college admissions scandal. Huffman, who portrayed Lynette Scavo on the series, had served a two-week prison sentence and paid a $30,000 fine for her role in the scandal, which involved paying $15,000 to boost her daughter’s SAT scores. Metcalfe explained that he was let go from "Desperate Housewives" after the first season because the writers struggled to develop his storyline. He recounted the situation on the “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast, quoting the show’s creator, Marc Cherry, who clarified that the series was not about “Desperate House Gardeners” but rather “Desperate Housewives.” This decision led to Metcalfe’s reduction to a recurring character. Despite the exit, Metcalfe described the firing as not a major setback, as he had already booked the film “John Tucker Must Die” at the time.#eva_longoria #jesse_metcalfe #desperate_housewives #marcia_cross #felicity_huffman
