Desperate Housewives actor Brian Austin Green will leave the show permanently, it has been confirmed.

Green is to exit the ABC drama in an ongoing plot as his character Keith ends his relationship with Bree (Marcia Cross) in order to move to Florida to be closer to his son. However, TV Line reports that bosses are currently casting a new male character to replace the decorator.

"Bree won't be without male companionship for long though. The show is currently casting a new love interest for her," the site claims. "Rumor has it her suitor's profession will cause problems for a certain Wisterian."

Green recently landed the male lead in TBS's comedy pilot The Wedding Band.

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