Wednesday 10th March 2010 - 13:00:50
The 82-year-old light entertainment legend - who was made a Commander of the British Empire, or CBE in 2006, a lower award in the British honours system - said a "knighthood would be nice for my family".
An internet petition was sent to Downing Street in 2006 calling for the 'Strictly Come Dancing' host to receive the honour from the Queen - which would make him Sir Bruce Forsythe.
Bruce added in an interview with TV personality Piers Morgan: "The public campaign to get me knighted was flattering and I am happy with my CBE.
knighthood would be nice for my family
"The greats of British light entertainment, like the Eric Morecambes and the Tommy Coopers are rarely recognised and that's a shame."
A source at broadcaster ITV clarified Bruce's position, telling the Daily Mirror newspaper: "What Bruce was saying was that it would be brilliant if comedians were recognised with knighthoods."
The gameshow host and former tap dancer - who has six children - also talked about his three wives and present marriage to former Miss World Wilnelia Merced.
Bruce's interview will be broadcast as part of the 'Piers Morgan's Life Stories' series on ITV on March 20.
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