George Clooney and his ex, Elisabetta Canalis.

George Clooney: World’s most eligible father figure?

Recent “Dancing with the Stars” contestant Elisabetta Canalis is dropping the un-juicy details of what she calls her “father-daughter” relationship with George Clooney. “He’s been special for me, and very important, just as a father would be,” she shared in Italian journalist Bruno Vespa’s new book “Questo Amore” (“This Love”), according to  E! Online. Canalis said she considers Clooney to be “one of the best people [she has] met,” “a real gentleman,” and someone who “valued [her] feminine side the most.”

Canalis said their separation in June did not stem from any commitment issues or a disagreement over whether to have kids. She said the relationship ended due to “[their] personal needs.” Clooney is now dating Stacy Keibler, a one-time pro wrestler and former “DWTS” contestant.