When the mysterious Applewhite family moved to Wisteria Lane in Season 2, it was comprised of matriarch Betty (Alfre Woodard) and sons Matthew (Mehcad Brooks) and Caleb (Page Kennedy).

But barely a month into the new season, Kennedy was fired for “improper conduct” following “a thorough investigation” by the studio.



Kennedy denied the unspecified allegations and claimed instead that producers “decided to go in a new direction” and bought out his contract.

NaShawn Kearse took over the role starting with Episode 8, and continued throughout the season.

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