Desperate Housewives moments that didn’t age well - fat shaming to underage affair

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Disney+.Over the years, Desperate Housewives was a huge hit with viewers after it managed to draw in millions of viewers each week, with the show lasting eight strong seasons between 2004 and 2012.And over the years, the show managed to bag 71 awards and was nominated for an eye-watering 273 awards.But as much the show was loved an adored by viewers, there’s no denying that there were some moments on the show that didn’t sit comfortably with viewers.As the show marks 10 years since it came to a dramatic end, Daily Star has taken a look back through some storylines that probably wouldn’t have been given the green light in 2022.Throughout the first season of the American comedy, viewers learn Gaby and Carlos’ marriage isn’t what it seems as their perfect relationship starts to crumble when he threatens her with domestic violence throughout the show.But it is during the second season that their relationship turns sour as the former model soon becomes infatuated with her 16-year-old gardener, John.It’s clear to see the pair have an instant connection which ultimately leads to their affair, but it’s fair to say it makes for uncomfortable viewing knowing her fling is with someone underage.And to make matters worse, we later learn that Gabrielle was sexually abused by her stepfather in her youth which led to her running away from home at the age of just 15 years old.Luckily, their relationship soon fizzles out on its own after John meets another woman and the pair finally move on.In the first series of the TV show, Lynette is seen close to breaking point after staying at home with her children for six years.Halfway through the series, the mum-of-four struggles to cope to look after her four tots while her husband is away, until.