Olivia Dean is the new favourite to sing the theme song for the next James Bond film following her massive success at the Brit Awards over the weekend.
The 26-year-old London-born singer won four awards on Saturday night and delivered a show-stealing performance. According to bookmaker William Hill, she is now the even-money favourite to be chosen as the franchise’s next title-track vocalist.
If selected, Dean would follow in the footsteps of recent Bond theme singers including Billie Eilish, Sam Smith, and Adele, taking on one of the most coveted gigs in popular music.
Raye is currently the second favourite at 7/2, while Lana Del Rey sits at 4/1. Dua Lipa is priced at 7/1, and Harry Styles and Miley Cyrus follow at 10/1 and 12/1 respectively.
Other names in the running include Oasis, who are a 12/1 outsider for a surprise performance, alongside Chappell Roan and Charli XCX, both at 16/1.
Lee Phelps, a spokesperson for William Hill, said: “Olivia Dean’s Brit Awards clean sweep and live performance have clearly hit a high note with James Bond fans, and she’s now our even-money favourite to deliver the next 007 theme.
“Raye (7/2), Lana Del Rey (4/1) and Dua Lipa (7/1) remain major players in the betting, followed by Harry Styles at 10/1. Miley Cyrus and Oasis aren’t considered to be natural suitors for the song, hence their shared odds of 12/1.
“But after a weekend where Dean was crowned the UK’s new queen of pop, it’s no surprise that she’s most-fancied to open the credits in the next Bond film.”
Who Will Sing The Next James Bond Film Theme Song? (William Hill odds):
- Olivia Dean: EVS
- Raye: 7/2
- Lana Del Rey: 4/1
- Dua Lipa: 7/1
- Harry Styles: 10/1
- Miley Cyrus: 12/1
- Oasis: 12/1
- Chappell Roan: 16/1
- Charli XCX: 16/1
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