Metcalfe 'regrets naked Coyle tattoo'

Jesse Metcalfe has expressed regret at having a naked image of ex-girlfriend Nadine Coyle tattooed on his arm.

The Desperate Housewives star dated Coyle from 2006 until 2007 and had the image of the Girls Aloud singer inked on his arm following their split.

Speaking to People, he said: "If I could get it removed, I would.

"At the same time, it's my favourite tattoo. I think it's beautiful but it was a bit impulsive, a bit impetuous, maybe a bit immature."

Metcalfe added that he was now ready for a serious relationship and did not think he was "destined to be the eternal bachelor".

"Something tells me that's not in the cards for me," he explained. "I don't want to be one of those 40-something guys in LA, still dating, still going out to clubs and chasing 21-year-olds. It's not a good look."