Jesse Metcalfe and Courtney Robertson

Desperate Housewives' Jesse Metcalfe and The Bachelor's Courtney Robertson

The Bachelor contestant Courtney Robertson once dated Desperate Housewives actor Jesse Metcalfe. The two can be seen together in the photo above from the red carpet at the 2005 EMMY Awards. Jess Metcalfe played John Rowland, the sexy boy toy gardner of Gabrielle Solice, played by Eva Longoria. The two characters had an ongoing affair for sometime that served as a major plot point throughout the series. You can see more photos of the two together at the awards show HERE.

Courtney Robertson is one of 25 bachelorettes competing for the heart of Ben Flajnik on Season 16 of The Bachelor set to premiere on ABC January 2. Judging from preview clips released by ABC, Courtney will be playing the part of the hen house villainesse this season, and was even caught on camera going skinny dipping with Ben Flajnik! CLICK HERE to read our profile post on Courtney Robertson which includes numerous sexy modeling photos from her extensive portfolio!