RAYE has moved to the top of the betting for the next James Bond theme song, drawing level with Olivia Dean as 2/1 joint-favourite in the latest odds from William Hill.
The two artists now sit ahead of a strong field of contenders, with the bookmaker’s spokesperson Lee Phelps pointing to growing buzz around RAYE as the catalyst for the shift. “Olivia Dean’s BRIT Awards haul initially put clear daylight between her and the field of contenders,” Phelps said, “but the growing buzz around RAYE and her recent interviews speculating about an involvement in the 007 franchise means we can’t split them anymore.”
RAYE’s rise to the summit follows a remarkable run of form that has seen her cement herself as one of the UK’s biggest stars. She headlined All Points East last August in front of a sold-out crowd of 50,000 in Victoria Park — a night she described as “the kind of moment a little girl dreams of” — having previously made history at the BRIT Awards by becoming the first artist ever to win six awards in a single year.
Dua Lipa (7/2) and Lana Del Rey (4/1) remain serious contenders just behind the front two, while Harry Styles has seen his odds shorten considerably — into 6/1 from 10/1 — following his BRIT Awards performance and new album launch.
Oasis are available at 10/1 for what would be a shock appearance in the opening credits, while Miley Cyrus is 16/1. US pop stars Chappell Roan and Charli XCX are both priced at 18/1, with all other contenders available at 20/1 or longer.
Phelps added: “Right now, the betting suggests the next 007 theme is most likely to come from one of the UK’s two standout female stars of the moment.”
Next James Bond theme song artist odds:
| Artist | Odds |
|---|---|
| RAYE | 2/1 |
| Olivia Dean | 2/1 |
| Dua Lipa | 7/2 |
| Lana Del Rey | 4/1 |
| Harry Styles | 6/1 |
| Oasis | 10/1 |
| Miley Cyrus | 16/1 |
| Chappell Roan | 18/1 |
| Charli XCX | 18/1 |
| Bar (all others) | 20/1 |
Odds taken from William Hill on 1st April 2026
Image credits: Photo by Ulf Meyer on Unsplash
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