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Warning: Gale Harold crush looking extremely likely

May 30, 2008, 01:52 PM | by Mandi Bierly

Categories: 'Desperate Housewives', Inappropriate Crushes, Television, Waiting, ¡Gale Harold!

Galeharold_l After subjecting you all to the Great David Boreanaz Crush of '08 (now on summer hiatus), I feel the need to warn you that I'm circling Gale Harold. It's not that I saw his seven-second appearance on the Desperate Housewives season finale (pictured) — I don't do Teri Hatcher, which, okay, will be a hurdle — it's that I read about it, remembered how delicious he was as Brian on Queer as Folk, and discovered the obvious: there are loads of yummy, NSFW Brian-Justin moments available on YouTube.

Who else needs to (re)issue a Gale Harold crush alert? And anyone, other than me, planning a return to Desperate Housewives because of him?

SC Sat, Oct 11, 2008 at 04:04 AM EST

I watched Desperate Housewives for Gale like I said I would. I'm so glad! He was great. The show was better than I thought. Teri is no Randy but Gale is yum! I hope Gale will be on the show a lot because I will still only be watching if he is on it! Great acting, Gale!

Elizabeth Tue, Sep 30, 2008 at 03:38 AM EST

I am a recent QAF fan and have enjoyed watching the series. I have never like Desperate Housewives but will indeed be watching. I too cannot fathom why Gale Harold is not a bigger star. He is the sexiest guy on TV and he has the talent to be one of todays biggest stars. You can count on me to watch anything he ever does.

Cy Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 03:59 PM EST

Ohhh, beloved Bri--err, I mean Gale~~ <3 A brand new Queer as Folk fan here, going MAD crazy over Gale-Brian (still can't believe he's straight!). To hear he's going to be on TV again and still looking as sizzling as he did striding through the crowds at Babylon in QAF season 1--rrrowl~! Why isn't this man more famous? His acting ability is incredible and his screen presence electrifying--you can't take your eyes off him! Thank you for the heads up about DW (darn, now I'll have to give it a try just to see darling Gale~).

sean Sun, Aug 17, 2008 at 03:38 PM EST

I can't wait!! Y want to watch Gale on TV again!
Marc Cherry is so smart, obviously many people will watch DH's new season because of Gale!

louise Fri, Aug 15, 2008 at 02:35 PM EST

omg.....im addicted to queer as folk...i love gale harold.....i never heard or saw him before...i will definitely will watch housewives to get another peek at him.....

Katie Mon, Aug 4, 2008 at 05:17 PM EST

I'll be a first-ever viewed solely for Gale.

SC Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 10:57 PM EST

Gale is amazing and he is a sweetie! Stacey -- lucky you to actually work with him. You said he is the nicest guy -- could you give more details. :) I loved him on QAF and would never have dreamed of watching Desparate Housewives -- but with Gale on board, I'll be a loyal viewer as long as he's on the show! Go Gale!

karen Tue, Jul 22, 2008 at 02:50 PM EST

I have been a fan for quite some time. I think Gale is a very accomplished actor who is afraid of nothing. He is a true star and I can't wait for DH to start!!

Olive White Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 07:34 AM EST

I adore Gale Harold, and will be watching Desperate Housewives for the first time only because Gale is appearing.

Cat Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 01:01 PM EST

I miss QAF and it is good to see him here. I just wish he was a new character that was gay and his lover was played by {gasp} Randy Harrison. lol. j/k I think they should have him make a cameo as Gales character's European family member, ya know how they kiss whenever they meet arrive lol.

Cat Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 12:57 PM EST

I LOVE Gale! I have watched DH on and off, and then I find out he will be on, I watched the ENTIRE finale (slight disappointment that he was only in the last 7 seconds, though they ended on him, leading me to believe his storyline/character will be a BIG facet in next season) At least I like DH, so I didn't mind watching it all. Good thing he wasn't gonna be on some stupid show.

carbon69 Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 09:53 AM EST

Well...I will be watching DH purely because Gale is in it! I have never seen a full episode and never really wanted to...but Gale can make me do anything. the man is an extremely talented actor and is soooooo easy on the eyes...so I will suffer through watching DH and hope ABC realise what a great ASSet they have in Gale...see their ratings increased after his appearance...say no more!

colleen Mon, Jun 16, 2008 at 12:03 PM EST

You can also catch Gale later this week, on SVU and "Martha Behind Bars." And don't forget his Wyatt Earp arc on Deadwood.
Brian + Justin = Best.Screen.Chemistry.Ever! In the SFW scenes, too. They are my new gold standard, even better than Clooney & JLo in "Out of Sight" or Bogey & Bacall in "To Have and to Have Not."

Allie Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 11:19 AM EST

oh Gale.... very welcome back.

dani Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 07:33 PM EST

oooh yes!Queer as Folk was(well still is) my favorite show and i've really missed it so i'm glad gale is back. i only watched desperate housewives every so often, but now that the former brian kinney has returned, you better believe i'll be tuning in EVERY sunday to watch the absolutely gorgeous gale harold! too bad he has to be terri hatchers new love interest...

looloo Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 02:05 AM EST

I love Gale!

I can not wait see him back on tv!

peppermintwisty Thu, Jun 5, 2008 at 01:45 PM EST

Queer As Folk is my favorite show ever and Gale Harold is amazing. He is also the most gorgeous man alive. I kind of hate Desperate Housewives, but guess who will be tuning in next season?

Stacey Thu, Jun 5, 2008 at 10:58 AM EST

I worked with Gale for years. Not only is he the hottest thing around, but he is the nicest also. If anyone deserves to be crushed on, it is him. If anyone should achieve fame ad fan adoration it is him. GO GALE!!!!

Susan Wed, Jun 4, 2008 at 08:43 PM EST

Gale Harold was also Doc Holiday on Deadwood. Still,he was marvelous in QAF. A talented,handsome,sexy actor.

Ambermay Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 11:55 PM EST

I have never watched a full ep. of DH, and never would have if it wasn't for Gale Harold. He is the greatest/hottest actor! He has a strong following and we will go anywhere he goes! We protect him to the hilt and even though I'm not a fan of that particular show, it's nice to see him back on the tube and on such a famous and popular series. I'm sure he'll get more fans from this one! I love Gale and will be watching DH next season (at least until he leaves)!

anne Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 04:21 PM EST

When I started QAF in 2005 - you can ask any of my friends about how obsessed I was that whole summer. It was ridiculous. Gale Harold was it for me - still is although henry Cavill fills the void.

Cor Mon, Jun 2, 2008 at 01:20 PM EST

If Nathan Fillion couldn't get me to watch DH no one can.
But I LOVED when Gale Harold guest starred on Deadwood as Wyatt Earp, I wish he would have been on a lot more!

Shaun Mon, Jun 2, 2008 at 11:04 AM EST

Probably the best surprise of DH's season was the final seconds where we see the wonderful Mr. Harold grace the screen. I come back to DH for a few episodes this season, but I may have to return full-time is he is going to be a series regular next season. Loved his work on QAF. Favorite scene was after Justin was hit with the bat and Brian tried to save him. Then Brian finally breaks down and cries at the hospital!

Share E Sun, Jun 1, 2008 at 10:53 PM EST

Jennifer, you are so on the money! He should be an A-Lister, and I hope his life will change with DH. Either way, I wish him well. He is a very talented actor, and any straight guy who can play Brian as well as he did gets my support every time.

Jennifer Sun, Jun 1, 2008 at 01:47 PM EST

I am will be watching DH next season because of Gale, am just hoping he is on the whole season. Been a fan of his for a little over a year, he has brains,looks and talent not a combination you see to often. QAF will alway be my favorite show of his but hopefully DH will give him the exposure he needs to become the A-lister he should already be.

Dish Sun, Jun 1, 2008 at 10:01 AM EST

Brilliant choice of crush. I crush on him all the time on www.dishuponastar.blogspot.com. Enjoy and may your love prosper.

Ann Sun, Jun 1, 2008 at 03:07 AM EST

Share E, what "two gigs" are you refering to? I only heard about Vanished.

Share E Sun, Jun 1, 2008 at 01:55 AM EST

BH...you have lost your freaking mind! For the record, he did get FIRED. I love the guy, but obviously I am not so obsessed that I can't take the truth. Do yourself a favor and get out more, or better yet, find a life. You obviously are the stalker in this situation, and unlike me, you seriously lack stability. Seek some professional help. The guy is an actor sweetie, not the meaning of life. Get your sad a** out of the clouds and get a real dose of reality. Stable people don't react like that. Deal with that, bioch!

Pam Sat, May 31, 2008 at 11:02 PM EST

Gale Harold is a talented actor. He is the essence of *sex*, seductive and addictive. I will watch him in 'anything'. I
did not watch DH, but, I most certainly will now!!

Debi Sat, May 31, 2008 at 07:47 PM EST

No reissue needed here. My crush never stopped. Full speed ahead since Season one, episode one of QaF and everything in between. Guess I'll be watching DH next season! :)

BH Sat, May 31, 2008 at 05:48 PM EST

Share E, What a load of crap, you must be the same whack who stalks Gale around on websites making this outrageous claim over and over again. Do you work for FOX or something? He was NOT fired for being difficult from 2 gigs. That's an outright lie.

Share E Sat, May 31, 2008 at 05:22 PM EST

I love Gale Harold, but he has already been fired from two gigs for being "difficult". Gay or not, the man was sexy as heck on QAF. You know he is going to be great on DH. Its sad though...I really like Mike...

Hunny Sat, May 31, 2008 at 09:14 AM EST

My Gale Harold crush has been strong for a long time! I am so crushing on the sexy, tall, handsome Gale! I wish he'd do some more movies! Mainstream would be nice so my girlfriends would get on board w/ me about him.

Meli Sat, May 31, 2008 at 08:09 AM EST

I've been obsessed with QAF since my prom when I found the prom dance scene online. I love it!

Ashleigh Sat, May 31, 2008 at 07:22 AM EST

Um, how about watching Desperate Housewives for the fabulous Dana Delany and the creatively reenergized fourth season instead of just a crush? Desperate Housewives won't suddenly be good becase of Gale Harold - it's been firing on all cylinders for a while now.

Angie Fri, May 30, 2008 at 11:39 PM EST

Absolutely! I'm gonna watch DHW again just because of him.

queenofkings Fri, May 30, 2008 at 10:55 PM EST

I am....oops, I just passed out from thinking about his yumm-i-ness...

barry in chicago Fri, May 30, 2008 at 10:18 PM EST

certainly a smart way to keep the gays interested - and he's a good actor

Peggy Fri, May 30, 2008 at 09:26 PM EST

Who needs to re-issue a crush I never stopped loving him. If we could only see him and Randy together again. :)

Meg Fri, May 30, 2008 at 09:10 PM EST

Who needs to re-issue a Gale Harold crush? I never got over mine in the first place...

Beck Fri, May 30, 2008 at 08:46 PM EST

thanks a lot! I've just spent the last hour and a half watching those clips on youtube!! I love Gale and was very excited to see him at the end of DH!

Moi Fri, May 30, 2008 at 07:34 PM EST

I was never a DH fan, but as soon as I read he was in the finale I picked up the show with the third from the last week, and now I'm haunting the DH board on ABC and speculating about next season. Whatever Kool-aid that man serves, I'm drinking.

Claudia Fri, May 30, 2008 at 07:10 PM EST

"Who else needs to (re)issue a Gale Harold crush alert? And anyone, other than me, planning a return to Desperate Housewives because of him?" JUST what I was thinking haha, great!

Shells Fri, May 30, 2008 at 06:59 PM EST

OMFG I have been in love with Gale Harold since QAF, and sorely miss that show. He played Brian Kinney better than anyone could, he was SO hot, and SO sexy.
I was so disappointed that his show last year didnt work out.
Gale Harold would be one of the only things to bring me to Desperate Housewives!!

sapphire_blue Fri, May 30, 2008 at 06:53 PM EST

I loved Gale on Queer As Folk and am beyond excited to see him back on TV. I hope his role on DH leads to bigger and better things for him. He's an extremely intelligent and talented man and, like others have said, he's so very easy on the eyes.

Getamonkey Fri, May 30, 2008 at 06:52 PM EST

Um...the day after it happened, I immediately posted on my tiny little blog - including the prereq hot pic of Gale Harold. And I had PLENTY to choose from. http://getamonkey.blogspot.com

billie b Fri, May 30, 2008 at 06:28 PM EST

Ohhh I am so happy to be seeing pretty, talented man again! Not so thrilled to watch DH, but glad that he is getting a paycheck and hopefully LOTS of exposure. I pray to media gods this leads to his own series, because he deserves it and I think he has probably been passed over for some that he would've been amazing in. My Gale Harold crush will continue onwards and upwards, bring on the desperate housewives, and may this bring bountiful success to his life.

Kathy Fri, May 30, 2008 at 06:13 PM EST

I can't wait to see him on DH! I've been watching reruns of QAF on Logo, and he is a great actor and so hot!

susie Fri, May 30, 2008 at 06:07 PM EST

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE GALE HAROLD. I cannot wait until DH starts up again even though I haven't watched since the first episode aired. Now that my beautiful Gale will be on, I will absolutely watching. He is the most beautiful man around.

Snarf Fri, May 30, 2008 at 05:59 PM EST

Man looks amazing in a suit (or out of one if you know what I mean and I think that you do)

Michael Fri, May 30, 2008 at 05:37 PM EST

Damn you Mandi,damn you...yes those were the hottest six seconds of DH in four seasons, but did you have to post the link to the QAF clips. I finally got over Brian and now forty five minutes later I'm all over the place again.

TaWanda Fri, May 30, 2008 at 05:19 PM EST

I will watch Gale Harold any place, any time. He is a fascinating, intelligent actor who adds depth to any role he takes. I've never watched DH before, but I'll watch next season gladly if he is on it. You might want to check out his indy films and the two cable films, also. Most of them are on DVD, and Falling For Grace is showing in theaters in Phoenix, trying for more widespread distribution. He's had a busy career for an "unknown."

turner Fri, May 30, 2008 at 05:19 PM EST

Am only watching DH for GH, cus already afflicted with incurable Gale crush. But I would much rather watch him make out, get naked and fall in love with pretty blond boi!!!

lw Fri, May 30, 2008 at 04:57 PM EST

would rather watch gale make out with a bunch of dudes than teri hatcher. here's hoping abc will give him his own series (like nathan fillion).

mels Fri, May 30, 2008 at 03:53 PM EST

Gale is incredibly drool-worthy. Yummy!

chadmom Fri, May 30, 2008 at 03:15 PM EST

I stopped watching DH 2 seasons ago, but hearing Gale was going to be on made me tune back in! I can't wait to see him weekly again!

Tilly Fri, May 30, 2008 at 02:58 PM EST

I'd been meaning to try DH, but never got inspired to get around to it until I heard Gale would be joining the cast. Got the DVDs for the whole series and watched them, and the current season on VHS from a friend, in preparation for Gale joining in. And I enjoyed it, so I'm glad I did. It's not an earth shatteringly amazing and important series like QaF or MASH, but it's entertaining.

strickens_girl Fri, May 30, 2008 at 02:34 PM EST

I have loved Gale since QaF first started but I'd rather pull out my DVD collection of that show rather than watch DH.

Marc Fri, May 30, 2008 at 02:26 PM EST

My brother totally crushed on him in QAF. I had more of a crush on Michael. He seemed more relationship oriented hahaha. I hope he n*ils Susan as good as he did Justin hahaha

LP Fri, May 30, 2008 at 02:18 PM EST

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Oh please oh please oh please don't make me watch Desperate Housewives! Why he isn't an A-list star already remains a mystery, but can't some OTHER show be the one to give him the recognition he deserves?

Jessamyne Fri, May 30, 2008 at 02:11 PM EST

I've loved Gale Harold since QAF, so I'll probably end up watching DH just for him.

I just wish he wasn't with Teri Hatcher. Ugh!

Shaun Fri, May 30, 2008 at 02:09 PM EST

I think I will have to START watching Desperate Houswives simply because Gale Harold will be on. That man is GORGEOUS. I loved him on QAF and woooo, he is just gorgeous.

Sailor Fri, May 30, 2008 at 02:03 PM EST

I love Gale! I was so excited when I heard that he would be on DH. But then I saw him with Teri and was angry! He deserves better!

Amanda Fri, May 30, 2008 at 02:02 PM EST

He is quite possibly the most lust-worthy actor in the history of television.

jaime Fri, May 30, 2008 at 01:30 PM EST

Oh he was AWESOME in QasF. . .i dont think he ever got the attention he needed by awards maybe this will show people that he is worthy of an AWARD!!!!

PLUS HE IS VERY EASY FOR THE EYES!

YUM YUM CHOPS!

CC Fri, May 30, 2008 at 01:21 PM EST

I never stopped having a crush on Gale Harold. He's seriously gorgeous.

Bradley Fri, May 30, 2008 at 01:17 PM EST

Totally and irreversibly in lust with him forever and ever. I watched Housewives for the first time since midseason 2 for the finale's 6 seconds of him and will be glued to the TV all next season.

Betsy Fri, May 30, 2008 at 01:13 PM EST

Oh, you are not alone in that. I watched Desperate Housewives when it first came out, but it has been years since I watched it. But...now because of Gale Harold I watched the 2 hour finale to see 6 seconds of him and I will be watching next year. I will never get over my crush on him from QaF. ;)

Stephanie T. Fri, May 30, 2008 at 12:56 PM EST

I am still convinced that next season is going to show what is going to lead into to what will happen in five years.

neve Fri, May 30, 2008 at 12:55 PM EST

I might watch it just to see him, but if Teri Hatcher's whining gets to me, I'll probably have to abstain.

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