Christine Bleakley calls meeting Dolly Parton 'defining moment'

London, Jan 28 (ANI): Christine Bleakley has revealed the height of her excitement when she played host to Dolly Parton on 'The One Show'.

The television presenter, who is engaged to footballer Frank Lampard, was on the show till 2010 after which she joined 'Daybreak' with co-host Adrian Chiles.

Bleakley said that having Parton on the show was one of those moments when she realized she was "so lucky to do what I do".

"I was so excited during the early days of The One Show when I heard Dolly Parton was coming on to the programme. I admire her because she is talented and smart," the Daily Mail quoted her as saying.

"It was one of those defining moments when I realised I am so lucky to do what I do. When she walked in, a petite ball of energy, she knew how to work the room like no one else.

"At one point she leaned over and touched my knee. I remember thinking: 'Dolly Parton's hand is on my knee!' I will never forget it," Bleakley said. (ANI)