(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Kelly Rutherford thinks an appearance by Justin Bieber on her television show would be a "great" idea.

Kelly portrays Lily van der Woodsen on hit television programme Gossip Girl. The 42-year-old actress is a big fan of the pop star and believes that he would be a fabulous guest star.

"It would be great to have Justin [appear] on [Gossip Girl], it would be so much fun, we'd love to have him," Kelly told Star magazine.

Kelly is impressed with Justin's talent as an entertainer. She loves his singing and Kelly believes the pop star is versatile enough to be in TV too.

"I think he should perform. I think if he performed on the show it would be great," Kelly said. "But I'm sure he's a great actor too so obviously whatever he wanted!"

Kelly and her entire family are fans of Justin's. A mother of two, Kelly brought her youngest son Hermes, five, to the Dolce & Gabbana Fashion's Night Out Event in New York City specifically to meet Justin, who was also a guest at the party.

"I thought it would be a cool opportunity for [Hermes] to meet Justin," Kelly said.

The fifth season of Gossip Girl will premiere on September 26 in the US. (C) Cover Media