Bruno Tonioli reckons Tom Daley would be "brilliant" in a same sex Strictly Come Dancing pairing.
The Strictly judge, who won't be on this year's show due to travel restrictions, said he'd "love to watch" Olympian Tom on the show.
His comments came just before it was confirmed that Great British Bake Off star John Whaite will take part in Strictly 2021 in the show's first ever same-sex male partnership.
It follows Katya Jones and Nicola Adams being the first all-female couple last series.
And Bruno is hoping that same sex pairings will become a regular part of the Strictly line-up.
Speaking on the red carpet for Anything Goes at London's Barbican Theatre, he told the PA news agency: "He is a nice boy. I know him. He is a nice, nice guy.
"He used to come to shows actually quite often.
"He would be brilliant because he is very fit. Can you imagine?
"I cannot comment but he would be great to watch."
Bruno will not be taking part in the next series of Strictly as it would be too complicated for him to fly back and forth between the US and the UK as he normally does.
Since Monday, people fully vaccinated in the US and most of the EU have no longer had to quarantine upon arrival.
Despite the change in the rules, Bruno said it still wouldn't be possible.
He said: "Blame the travel insanity. It is like anyone. It is impossible to schedule. It is a mutual agreement because they have to go ahead. They have to produce a show. They need people available.
"I am in America. I used to do it because I used to spend three days here and three days in LA. It is impossible. But the show is going to be fantastic regardless."
Addressing the change in travel rules, he added: "It is only for Americans coming in but I have to go back. I am fully vaccinated but it is not just once. I have to do it every week.
"All it takes is somebody changes the rule and they are without a judge. It is too risky until things are back to normal and they say, 'Everyone vaccinated can go backwards and forwards – no restrictions, no quarantine, then it may be possible.'
"But there aren't enough planes as well. There used to be three flights a day so if for some reason there is a problem you are put on the next one.
"But when you have these big shows, they don’t want to take the risk. I understand."
The names of the celebrities taking part in Strictly this year have started to be released.
As well as John, McFly star Tom Fletcher, comedian Robert Webb and TV presenter AJ Odudu are all taking part.
