Singer RAYE has sent the 007 rumour mill into overdrive following a notably awkward exchange at the iHeart Radio Awards in Los Angeles, per music-news.com. The singer appeared visibly flustered when presenter Smallzy questioned her regarding the highly coveted James Bond theme song.
Responding to the speculation on the red carpet, a hesitant RAYE struggled to maintain her composure. “I don’t know what to say, I’m nervous,” the Escapism hitmaker admitted. Despite her insistence that no such rumour exists, her reaction, which included a self-confessed blush, led Smallzy to suggest to his Instagram followers that the secret might already be out.
While the singer maintained her “inbox is open” for future approaches from Eon Productions, she faces stiff competition from fellow BRIT Award winner Olivia Dean. According to William Hill, Dean remains the even-money favourite to soundtrack the next instalment of the spy franchise following her recent surge in popularity.
RAYE currently sits at 7/2 in the betting odds, placing her ahead of other heavyweight contenders including Lana Del Rey, Dua Lipa and Harry Styles. As the search for the next Bond continues, this latest viral slip-up has ensured RAYE remains a frontrunner in the eyes of fans and bookmakers alike.
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