(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Jesse Metcalfe isn't sad that Desperate Housewives is ending.

The actor appeared in the TV drama as John Rowland, who famously had an affair with Eva Longoria's character Gabrielle Solis when he was still a student.

It was recently confirmed the upcoming eighth season of the programme will be the last, but it's not something that has upset Jesse.

"The show's had a great run. Eight seasons - that's amazing. Personally I'm not very sad, and I'm sure all the actors on the show are ready to move on," he said.

"I'm sure everybody involved in the show will have something to move on to."

Jesse was last seen on Desperate Housewives in season six.

The actor is juggling several new projects at the moment. He appears in police drama Chase and also has a part in the high-anticipated reboot of Dallas. Jesse says working with Dallas veterans Larry Hagman, Linda Gray and Patrick Duffy was a dream come true.

"Larry, Linda and Patrick are all incredible. They're all very, very good friends and have been through all these years. They are all very enthusiastic on set, very supportive. They're happy to be doing the show. They waited a long time because there's been a lot of talk of bringing it back but they waited for the right script," he told UK TV show This Morning.

"Larry is eccentric but he's a lot of fun." (C) Cover Media