'Housewives' star critical after crash

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Desperate Housewives actor Gale Harold is in critical condition after a motorcycle accident.

The star, who plays Susan's boyfriend Jackson, was taken to USC Medical Center, where he is awaiting further tests.

Harold suffered a fractured shoulder and swelling of the brain in the smash, which happened early on Tuesday.

Housewives creator Marc Cherry said that Harold was expected to fully recover, adding that at least one scene would have to be rewritten in his absence.

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Actor Gale Harold has returned to the set of Desperate Housewives for the first time since a serious motorcycle accident left him fighting for his life last year.

The star spent almost two weeks in intensive care at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center following the crash in October.

The 39 year old fractured his shoulder and suffered swelling on the brain.

Harold is now out of hospital and has returned to the show, reprising his role as Teri Hatcher's boyfriend Jackson.

His co-star Neal McDonough tells TV Guide magazine, “It’s taken him such a long time to get back to being almost normal. And there are still many problems that he goes through.”

But Harold has downplayed his injuries: "Obviously I was hurt. But you get better."