Jesse Metcalfe is making waves as the hot gardener on ABC’s mega-hit show, “Desperate Housewives.” The actor recently appeared on “The Ellen Degeneres Show,” where he charmed the audience with his good looks and sense of humor.
During the interview, Jesse’s birthday was acknowledged, and the conversation quickly turned to his status as one of Us magazine’s 10 hottest men. Ellen couldn’t resist teasing him about being the number one hottie, to which Jesse humbly admitted it was an honor.
The discussion then shifted to his character on “Desperate Housewives” and his real-life experience as a gardener. Jesse revealed that he had been working for his stepfather’s landscaping business since he was 12 years old, which made playing a gardener on the show somewhat coincidental.
Ellen also brought up Jesse’s previous role on the soap opera, “Passions,” where he had the opportunity to work with a famous orangutan named Precious. While Jesse didn’t interact much with the orangutan, he shared a funny story about how the monkey would constantly run to his co-star, Gaetano Ghiotto, instead of hitting its mark during a scene.
The conversation then took a romantic turn as Ellen asked Jesse about his numerous make-out scenes on both “Passions” and “Desperate Housewives.” Jesse admitted that he had gotten a lot of practice through the years and was now comfortable with such scenes. He also hilariously revealed that his co-star Eva Longoria often forgot to freshen her breath before their on-screen kisses.
In addition to discussing his acting career, Jesse shared a personal anecdote about his new home. He recently bought a house with a picturesque view of the famous Hollywood sign. However, he found it amusing and frustrating when tourists would sneak onto his balcony to take pictures. Jesse jokingly recounted an encounter with a group of German tourists who stayed on his balcony, laughing obnoxiously, even after he politely asked them to leave.
To liven up the atmosphere, Ellen surprised Jesse with a birthday present—a poker set. They discussed their mutual love for Texas hold ’em and revealed that they were planning to start a celebrity poker night. In honor of his birthday, Ellen gifted him a poker set complete with clay chips and a dealer button.
The interview ended with a sweet birthday celebration, complete with a cake decorated with Jesse’s likeness. The actor expressed his gratitude for the gifts and the opportunity to appear on the show.
Jesse Metcalfe‘s appearance on “The Ellen Degeneres Show” was a delightful mix of humor, personal anecdotes, and lighthearted banter. His charm and good looks certainly won over the audience, leaving them eagerly awaiting his next on-screen endeavor.
“Desperate Housewives” airs on ABC on Sunday nights at 9:00. Catch Jesse Metcalfe in action as the irresistible gardener with a penchant for romance.
