'I've dreamt of this moment': Holly Willoughby laughs awkwardly as Starsky & Hutch star Paul Michael Glaser, 73, flirts outrageously with her on This Morning

Published: 14:59 GMT, 16 March 2017 | Updated: 16:25 GMT, 16 March 2017

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She's no stranger to dealing with attention from male admirers.

And Holly Willouhgby had to fend off the affections of lovestruck Starsky & Hutch star Paul Michael Glaser, 73, on Thursday's installment of This Morning.

The presenter, 36, caught the eye of the Hollywood star, who moved over to sit beside the beautiful blonde, much to everyone's amusement.

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He's a fan! Holly Willouhgby had to fend off the affections of lovestruck Starsky & Hutch star Paul Michael Glaser, 73, on Thursday's installment of This Morning

Rather forward: Perching himself next to Holly, he reached out to touch her hand, saying,'I’ve dreamt of this moment for the longest time'

Phillip Schofield kicked off the interview segment with Paul and his co-stars David Soul and Antonio Fargas by announcing to viewers: 'Paul Michael Glaser who is flirting with Holly like I have never seen before...'

The cheeky chap replied: 'Well, you only live once!'

The mother-of-three - who is loved-up with husband Dan Baldwin - looked mildly terrified as Paul leaped out of his seat and declared, 'Now we’ve got that out of the way, I’m gonna have a seat over there because that blonde... (whistles)

Phillip Schofield announced to viewers: 'Paul Michael Glaser who is flirting with Holly like I have never seen before

Three's a crowd: While Phil looked on in glee, Holly launched into nervous giggles, doing her best to remain professional

Flirting up a storm: The mother-of-three - who is loved-up with husband Dan Baldwin - looked mildly terrified as Paul leaped out of his seat

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Perching himself next to Holly, he reached out to touch her hand, saying,'I’ve dreamt of this moment for the longest time.'

While Phil looked on in glee, Holly launched into nervous giggles, doing her best to remain professional.

The Starsky & Hutch trio, who have reunited for ComicCon in Liverpool, discussed the longevity of the 1970s crime series.

Full line-up: Paul Michael Glaser, David Soul and Antonio Fargas appeared on the show

Firm friends: The Starsky & Hutch trio, who have reunited for ComicCon in Liverpool, discussed the longevity of the 1970s crime series

Back in the day: The actors pictured on the show's set in 1975, with David (left) as Kenneth 'Hutch' Hutchinson and Paul as David Michael Starsky

Paul enthused: 'It's interesting how the show has migrated across the generations.'

David, who is now based in the UK, enthused: 'In the 70s there were only three television channels so it became part of the family.'

Things were equally awkward as the interview drew to a close, with Paul interrupting Holly and Phil as they attempted to close the show.

'Wait a second - we were supposed to say some other stuff!', he said, before turning to Holly and declaring, 'We wanted to say it to you though... to YOU.'

He was then seen walking off set as the credits played, much to everyone's amusement.

Paul enthused: 'It's interesting how the show has migrated across the generations'

Rounding it up: Things were equally awkward as the interview drew to a close, with Paul interrupting Holly and Phil as they attempted to close the show