Jeremy Vine "became great friends" with 'Strictly Come Dancing' partner Karen Clifton.
Jeremy Vine
The TV broadcaster was paired up with the ballroom pro in 2015, and although he was worried about the show's apparent curse, he struck up a friendship with the dancer.
Speaking to the Mail on Sunday newspaper's EVENT magazine, he said: "Well, I became great friends with Karen Clifton, which is a lovely part of it."
Opening up last year about his time on 'Strictly', the 54-year-old star admitted he developed feelings for Karen, and he could understand how other contestants have their head turned despite being in a relationship.
He previously revealed: "I thought, gosh, I can see why this happens, because you go into a completely different space.
"Suddenly I'm seeing someone who is like a goddess: super-human. The power and the strength and grace of that person, then you are spending eight, nine hours a day within two inches of them.
"It's a powerful thing, that's all I can say. I thought, I don't know what I'm feeling here."
However, he's now admitted his wife Rachel - who he married in 2002 - was "cool" about the situation, and even put him in his place with a 'Fawlty Towers' quote from Prunella Scales' character Sybil Fawlty.
Addressing her on-screen husband Basil (John Cleese) in the classic sitcom, she said: "For goodness' sake Basil, do you really think a woman like that would be interested in a brilliantine stick insect like you?"
For Jeremy, 'Strictly' has had a long lasting impact on his life, and he said he values the "connection" he's made with the show's younger audience.
Asked if it's had an effect, he replied: "I worry the answer may be yes! One of the things that is beautiful is that it gives you a connection with people who are properly young. Kids, young teenagers, who watch with their parents."