Jesse Metcalfe Says Dating Someone Outside of the Entertainment Industry Offers ‘Good Balance’ (Exclusive)

Jesse Metcalfe is desperate to date someone from the entertainment world!

The Desperate Housewives The alum, 45, and his girlfriend, Helene Immel, visited Cirque du Soleil KOOZA premieres Thursday, Oct. 24, and told PEOPLE exclusively what it’s like to date a real estate agent.

“It’s always a good balance for someone in this crazy business to date someone outside of the entertainment industry,” Metcalfe stressed at a red carpet event in Santa Monica, California.

Jesse Metcalfe and Helene Immel laugh together on October 26, 2024.

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Although Immel released music under the stage name Lenachka many years ago, she now focuses her work on the real estate industry.

Former Dancing with the stars contestant and Immel have been dating since 2023. The couple became Instagram official on Metcalfe’s 45th birthday on Dec. 9, when she posted a photo of them hiking together.

“Here’s to many more hikes with you. Happy birthday baby @realjessemetcalfe 🤍,” Immel captioned her photo, where she rested her hand and head lovingly on his left shoulder.

Jesse Metcalfe and Helene Immel at the premiere of Cirque du Soleil’s ‘KOOZA’ on October 24, 2024.

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Since then, John Tucker must die star and his girlfriend attended several events together, including the opening night party for the Los Angeles Art Show on Valentine’s Day, an NFL game in September, and the EMA Awards Gala on Saturday, October 26, among other outings for the couple.

While at the Cirque du Soleil event, Metcalfe said they were “super excited to be here” after the brand invited them. “They are amazing,” he added.

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Jesse Metcalfe and Helene Immel at the Chargers vs. Raiders game on September 8, 2024.

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He also revealed to PEOPLE that he didn’t watch Desperate Housewives, which ran from 2004 to 2012 for eight seasons on ABC, a long time.

“It’s been a minute—probably when it aired,” he admitted.

On Desperate HousewivesMetcalfe played gardener John Rowland alongside Eva Longoria’s wealthy housewife Gabrielle Solis.

Jesse Metcalfe and Helene Immel February 14, 2024

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When asked if he compares his abs from then to now, the actor said: “Yes, I think I’m in better shape now. Somehow I had that youthful, somehow thinner physique. I’ve gained a few pounds since then, but in a good way.”

Metcalfe also explained that staying in shape keeps him mentally strong.

“The most important thing Fr [working out] for me it just kind of keeps my mind right,” he said. “On days when I have a busy morning and don’t get to the gym until the afternoon, I can feel it.

The star added: “It’s a stress reliever and it’s always been an anchor for me, you know, since I started working out when I was 14 or 15.”

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