'Housewives' star denies Sheridan feud

Felicity Huffman has rubbished claims that Nicollette Sheridan was "forced off" Desperate Housewives by her co-stars.

Sheridan announced that she was quitting her role as Edie Britt on the ABC drama last month.

Huffman, who plays Lynette Scavo on the show, has now admitted that she is baffled by suggestions that backstage feuding led to Sheridan's decision.

Speaking to WENN, she asked: "Have you met Nicollette? You couldn't push her anywhere. That girl is strong and knows exactly what she wants. I love Nicollette, and Edie is such a great character."

Sheridan's co-star Dana Delany recently praised her work on the programme, describing Edie as "an iconic figure".