Lea Michele: Justin Timberlake is perfect for Glee

Glee's Lea Michele claims she once stunned Jessica Biel by asking her to tell boyfriend Justin Timberlake to appear on the hit show.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the 23-year-old actress says the singer is "perfect for our show”.

Michele says: "I think they are saving Justin Timberlake for the Super Bowl episode. They have to be, because he is so perfect for our show. He has to be on it!

"When I met Jessica Biel, like a loser, I asked her to tell Justin to come on our show.

"She was a little taken aback and said: 'Um, OK, I'll tell him'."

Michele also spoke about the upcoming special Britney Spears episode, which may feature the 28-year-old pop princess.

Michele said: "The Britney episode is going to be even bigger than Lady Gaga…"

"[Glee co-creator] Ryan [Murphy] is directing it and any episode that he directs, fans will love.”