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The 22-year-old, who plays Andrew Van De Kamp, will only appear briefly in the upcoming sixth season.
"Shawn's not returning for a full season next fall. But he'll come back and make a few guest star appearances," a source told People.
"His decision didn't come easy, but he wants to pursue new television and film opportunities."
Yesterday, it was revealed that Jesse Metcalfe would be returning to the show to reprise his role as gardener John Rowland.
The sixth season of Desperate Housewives premieres on ABC on September 27.
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