George Clooney was left panicked after a plumbing disaster left the pool at this £26 million Italian mansion ice-cold ahead of Barack Obama's visit over the weekend.
The Hollywood actor, 58, and his wife Amal, 41, were awaiting the arrival of the former President of the United States and the former First Lady when they came to the shock realisation that the pool at their Lake Como residence was half full and freezing.
Eager to impress their high-profile pals during their summer European getaway , George asked his bodyguard Giovanni to call the local plumber Dante Pennè - who later detailed the pandemonium he was met with when he visited the property.
Oh no! George and Amal Clooney was left panicked after a plumbing disaster left the pool at this £26 million Italian mansion ice-cold ahead of Barack Obama's visit over the weekend
Dante was roped in at the last minute to fix the problem at hand before the Obamas made their arrival.
Speaking to Corriere Della Sera newspaper of his encounter with the Hollywood star, Pennè explained: 'What a race, I arrive and they are all upset. Giovanni says to me "hurry up, hurry up!"
Unaware at the time as to who the Clooneys were expecting, the plumber admitted he quipped back: 'Let me work, otherwise I won’t be able to fix it.'
Dante's talents were put to good use and within a few minutes he was able to sort and drain the thermometer.
He revealed he was awarded for his efforts with a selfie with the 'worried' Ocean's Eleven star - who he noted was clad in a sweaty Casmigos t-shirt.
Hostess with the NO-stess: The actor, 58, was awaiting the arrival of the former President of the United States and the former First Lady when they came to the realisation that the pool at his Lake Como residence was half full and freezing
Help: George reportedly asked his bodyguard Giovanni to call the local plumber Dante
