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Debbie McGee has revealed she would love to find a man like Hollywood heartthrob George Clooney to share magic moments with.
The 64-year-old, who was married to the late magician Paul Daniels for 28 years, said she turned into a “silly, giggly girl” when she met the actor.
And adding that George, 61, “had it all” in terms of what she looks for in a man, she said their chat made her realise she was ready to find romance again.
Referencing George’s TV coffee ads, Debbie said: “If George asked me if I fancied a Nespresso … I would, yeah.
“If he didn’t have his looks, he would still be unbelievably attractive as he’s just got this wonderful personality. He’s charming. He’s probably one of the nicest people I’ve ever met – and I only had a 10-minute conversation with him.
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Debbie starred on Strictly in 2017 with Giovanni (BBC/Guy Levy)
Paul died of a brain tumour in 2016 (Jonathan Buckmaster)“But I think he thought I was a silly, giggly girl because I got nervous when we spoke.”
Debbie added: “I hope I meet someone because I love company and I like spoiling people. It is lovely to just go out and have a chat with somebody or a drink.
“But if it doesn’t happen, I have so many friends and family I adore, and who seem to adore me.”
Debbie was best known as the “glamorous assistant” to Paul, who died of a brain tumour in 2016, aged 77.
Debbie says George Clooney has the looks and personality (Getty Images for Roybal Film an)She took part in Strictly in 2017 and will be in BBC Two’s B&B By the Sea next month.
And she says she has grown in confidence over the years. Debbie said: “When I was younger, I was never very good at [networking]. But I’m very good at it now because I’m not scared of going up to a stranger and talking to them.
Debbie and her late husband magician Paul Daniels (PA)“Until I did Strictly, I felt too overwhelmed to speak to famous people.
“But people would treat me differently after that because they realised I wasn’t just a magician’s assistant… there was a lot more to me.”
■B&B By the Sea starts at 6.30pm on April 10, on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer. Debbie’s episode airs on April 21