Desperate Housewives actor Jesse Metcalfe could be following in the footsteps of Daniel Radcliffe by stripping off on stage.

It is rumoured Metcalfe, who is currently dating Girls Aloud singer Nadine Coyle, will replace the Harry Potter actor in the London theatre production of Equus.

A source says, “We think Jesse is a massive…talent, and it would be great for him to make his West End debut Equus.” Metcalfe is currently fighting alcohol problems in a Los Angeles rehab facility.