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It’s been four years since Daniel Craig officially announced his departure from the James Bond franchise

It’s been four years since we last saw Daniel Craig don the iconic tuxedo as James Bond, and ever since he hung up his Walther PPK, fans have been left wondering – who will be the next 007?

The final film, No Time To Die, marked the 27th instalment in the legendary franchise, but so far, there’s been no word on the title of the next film or who will step into Bond’s stylish shoes. The character, created by Ian Fleming for his series of spy novels in 1953, was catapulted to global fame in the 1960s when it hit the silver screen.

Over the past six decades, a host of Hollywood heavyweights have portrayed the suave secret agent, including original Bond Sean Connery, David Niven, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and of course, Daniel Craig. Now, with Amazon reportedly snapping up the rights to the franchise in a staggering $1 billion deal, anticipation is mounting over who will usher in this new era of Bond.

Bookmaker Betway has thrown its hat into the ring, releasing odds that blend established stars with up-and-coming talent, giving us a glimpse at who might be chosen to fill those legendary loafers – and tux. According to Betway, pop sensation Harry Styles is currently an outside bet to play the next James Bond, with odds of 200/1.

Will Poulter and Jonathan Bailey are in the running with odds of 66/1 and 50/1 respectively, but all eyes are on the top half of the list. The all-male lineup includes some of the biggest British actors currently in the industry, as well as some emerging faces, reports the Express.

However, leading the pack with the best odds is Aaron Taylor-Johnson, at 11/10.

Taylor-Johnson, who entered the industry as a child actor, has had an impressive career trajectory. From starring in the teen rom-com Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging in 2008 to featuring in Danny Boyle’s latest thriller, 28 Years Later.

At 35, he seems to be a fan favourite for stepping into Bond’s shoes, potentially bringing a new edge to the role with his long hair and full beard – quite different from the smooth 007 we’re used to.

While Taylor-Johnson is currently leading the odds, there are plenty of other contenders hot on his heels. Henry Cavill is a potential front-runner with odds of 3/1, followed by Callum Turner at 5/1 and long-rumoured potential Bond, Theo James, at 8/1.

James has taken on a number of roles that align closely with the genre, in The White Lotus and The Gentleman, demonstrating his ability to handle gritty action roles while maintaining the charm and wit typical of a 007 character. Fans were convinced he’d be the perfect fit, but the odds have started to slip, and it’s believed that he himself has ‘shut down’ the idea.

He confessed to The Guardian: “Everyone’s interested in playing Bond because it’s a big part of British cultural identity, but that probably wouldn’t be me… I do think there are better people for that job. And, honestly, it would be terrifying… You’re opening Pandora’s box.”

Meanwhile, Taylor-Johnson was quizzed by a reporter at the premiere of his latest film about his next venture, to which he responded, “I can’t talk about it.”

Fans continue to speculate as the iconic franchise gears up for its next instalment, and rumours are rife that the next blockbuster is already under development.

The full list of odds:

Aaron Taylor-Johnson – 11/10

Henry Cavill – 3/1

Callum Turner – 5/1

Theo James – 8/1

Harris Dickinson – 10/1

Jack Lowden – 10/1

Aaron Pierre – 12/1

James Norton – 16/1

Josh O’Connor – 25/1

Regé-Jean Page – 25/1

Paul Mescal – 25/1

Idris Elba – 33/1

Tom Hardy – 33/1

Cillian Murphy – 33/1

Stuart Martin – 33/1

Jonathan Bailey – 50/1

Will Poulter – 66/1

The £36 coat from Pirmark, which is available in two autumnal colors, is adored by shoppers.

Primark is stocking a ‘beautiful’ £36 autumn coat that looks ‘so timeless’. Shoppers love the Longline Mac, which is available in camel or khaki. TikTok user @soniadiane praised both colour options when she shared a try-on video that racked up hundreds of likes. For those interested, the jacket is described as a mac with a collared neckline and button-front fastening.

The product description reads: “A staple in your every season outerwear collection, this longline mac will see you through spring, summer and beyond. Cut to a longline silhouette, it’s a chic and stylish option that will add a sophisticated finishing touch to every look.

You can wear it open or closed thanks to the button-front closure and collared neckline. The versatile colorway coordinates perfectly with every outfit, and the contrast lining extends through the inside of the arms to make the cuffs fold up and add a stylish appearance.

Fashion fan @soniadiane thinks the jacket is perfect for autumn. Her video caption said: “Girlies run to Primark. How GORGEOUS is this expensive looking long trench coat. I am utterly in love and it’s safe to say she came home with me and is hung in my wardrobe ready for the start of my favourite season.

“Also is it me or is she [an alternative] of the M&S viral jacket?! I’m a size 14 and 5ft 5 and picked her up in a medium for £36 which I thought was reasonable considering how absolutely gorgeous she is. They also had her in camel and she was equally stunning but I felt like this khaki was a bit of me!”

The viewers’ impressions were equally strong. One satisfied customer remarked, “Girl, I picked this up yesterday.” I responded, “I bought her too! Literally, “in LOVE”! Another fan praised Sonia, saying, “Wow you look beautiful.”

“Stunnnnnnnnnnngggggggggggg” was the third phrase. I’m obsessed with it, Sonia responded, “Cannot wait for autumn now”! I love the color of that, a different fan wrote. “Absolutely love it,” was the more encouraging phrase.

You wouldn’t believe it to be from Primark, Sonia replied, “Truly! The ideal fall staple, because it is so thick. Oh, that’s so timeless, wrote another author. Love it”. Isn’t it!, Sonia responded. I didn’t think a coat costing more than 36 euros! I purchased her.

Alternatively, Primark offers a £34 Trapeze Barn Jacket and a £26 Corduroy Bubble Hem Jacket. Both styles have impressed autumn shoppers online. The product description for the Trapeze Barn Jacket says: “Layer up with this barn-style jacket in a rich brown shade.

Long sleeves, a button-up front, and a traditional corduroy collar are included in the trapeze silhouette for a relaxed fit that widens at the hem. The buttoned cuffs complete the look while the front flap patch pockets add additional functionality. When you need that extra layer, it’s a simple piece to throw over casual outfits.

Meanwhile, the product description for the Corduroy Bubble Hem Jacket says: “This corduroy jacket is here to bring texture and shape to your seasonal wardrobe. The zip-up front makes it easy to throw on, while the collared neckline adds a polished touch. What makes it special? The bubble hemline creates a relaxed, rounded silhouette that’s both flattering and fun.

After falling ill, George Clooney was forced to reschedule for the Venice Film Festival, but the Hollywood icon has previously battled much more grave health issues.

Hollywood icon George Clooney scaled back his commitments at the Venice Film Festival earlier this week after falling ill on the opening day.

The Oscar-winning actor, 64, who is starring in Noah Baumbach’s competition film Jay Kelly, ended his Wednesday press junket early and did not attend a private dinner with cast, crew and Netflix executives. Insiders told The Hollywood Reporter George began to feel unwell in the afternoon and was advised to return to his accommodation to rest ahead of Thursday’s press conference and world premiere.

His absence meant he missed a dinner with director Noah Baumbach, 55, and co-stars Adam Sandler, 58, and Laura Dern, also 58. “Unfortunately, George has a sinus infection and, under doctor’s orders, he has had to scale back his activities today,” a representative later confirmed.

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George also missed the official press conference for the Netflix film but made a triumphant return to the red carpet last night, with wife Amal Clooney.

A sinus infection is unlikely to stifle the movie star given George’s history of serious health issues, some of which left him in critical condition.

Suicidal thoughts after an on-set accident

After suffering a horrifying on-set injury for the first time, the Hollywood hedonist has endured chronic pain for more than 15 years. The Oscar-winning actor revealed his daily pain after a mistake while shooting his 2005 action movie Syriana in 2020.

Clooney received a Best Supporting Actor award for the movie, but it also cost. The father-of-two reported to GQ that he was seriously injured when a knocked over the chair he was sat on caused him to sever the spinal cord’s protective membrane.

He admitted that the pain was so severe that he considered suicide and that spinal fluid leaking from his nose as a result. He acknowledged that he spent “three or four months really laying into painkillers.”

Speaking to Rolling Stone, he said: “I was at a point where I thought, ‘I can’t exist like this. I can’t actually live’. I was lying in a hospital bed with an IV in my arm, unable to move, having these headaches where it feels like you’re having a stroke.”

However, his situation improved after seeing a pain specialist, who explained to him that pain is simply the body’s way of signaling a deviation from what it views as normal.

George explained that “you try to reset your pain threshold” in essence. Because of the fact that you frequently experience pain because you are constantly grieving for how it used to feel. He referred to “euphoria” as the moment his brain “tried to make itself feel normal again.”

Motorcycle accident

After colliding with a motorcycle in Sardinia in 2018, George was also hurt. When he collided with a car, he was traveling at 75 mph to get to a movie set.

He repeated the incident to GQ, “I launched. I swoon over everything. However, I landed on my knees and hands. You’re toast if you did it 100 times, maybe once upon landing on your hands and knees, and any other way. I was kicked out of my shoes by it.

He continued, “I thought all of my teeth were missing when I hit the ground.” However, the windshield glass was present.

Two years later, Clooney underwent disk surgery on his neck due to the accident, and shared that the doctors had discovered other issues during the operation, which resembled arthritis.

Hospitalization following a significant weight loss

George was taken to the hospital with agonizing abdominal pain just four days before filming was scheduled to begin on a project in 2020.

The Hollywood star was forced to spend several days in the hospital after being diagnosed with pancreatitis, a potentially fatal condition.

The 64-year-old had nearly shed nearly 2 stone to prepare for his role as a survivor of a global disaster. He later admitted that he believes his health frightened him because of his rapid weight loss.

He admits: “I think I was trying too hard to lose the weight quickly and probably wasn’t taking care of myself.” Getting ill added to the challenge of the shoot, with George adding to the Mirror: “It took a few weeks to get better and as a director it’s not so easy because you need energy.

We were working on this glacier in Finland, which made the work much more difficult. But the character was undoubtedly improved by it. This is more extensive than anything I’ve ever done, and it’s like working with herding cats. But, you’re aware, it was enjoyable.

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Kate Middleton has been seen sporting her white silk vest top on numerous occasions, most frequently paired with one of her custom-fitting suits. Additionally, it is currently on sale for 40% off.

If there’s one thing Kate Middleton understands, it’s the power of having an elevated basic in your wardrobe. The Princess of Wales is known for her love of re-wearing her favourite clothes time and time again, and one of her favourite re-wears is so subtle, you might not have even noticed it.

Her Joseph Silk-Blend Tank Top, which is the ideal upgrade to a basic wardrobe staple, peeks out from beneath a number of blazers and power suits. You can now purchase Kate’s exact vest top from Net-a-Porter for a massive 40% discount, saving you almost £100.

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Millie Mackintosh has discovered the ideal flocked suede jacket for the fall.

White vest tops can be worn in more formal or sophisticated settings, but a typical cotton or synthetic version might look a little lax or casual. For warmer days, it can be worn underneath a blazer with some tailored trousers, as Kate prefers, or paired with some simple jeans and loafers with it. By switching from cotton to silk, it gives it a more elevated appearance.

The Joseph Silk-Blend Tank Top has a more polished finish with an elegant drape that appears pricey and understated. In warmer weather, silver also serves as a great layer, keeping you cool and comfortable, and reducing the need for a chilly coat.

Princess Kate has worn her Joseph Silk-Blend Tank Top most recently in June during a trip to the V&A East Storehouse, where she paired it with a dark teal blazer and tailored trousers. She’s also previously worn it in 2023 for a visit to the Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Yeovilton, with a black fitted blazer and slim fitting trousers, cementing it as her favourite piece to pair with her suits.

The tank top belongs in Joseph’s Foundations, a collection of simple yet elegant wardrobe staples that are simple to elevate looks around. It fits perfectly, and can be worn loose, tucked in, or layered underneath other pieces thanks to its slim fit.

Instead of being entirely pure silk, it is made of 62% silk and 34% polyamide with 4% elastane, which means it still has the appearance and feel of pure silk while being simpler to care for. The Joseph Silk-Blend Tank Top will crease slightly less than true silk when popped in the washing machine.

Even at a 40% discount, we also managed to locate some fantastic alternatives on the high street if Princess Kate’s exact silk vest top is still a little out of budget. The Ruby Silk-Front Cami Top in White, available in four different colors, white, brown, black, and cream, costs £88 at Reiss.

The Reiss vest top has a 92% silk front panel, while the back panel is soft stretch jersey. This allows for a more affordable and comfortable fit while also creating a beautiful, comfortable, and simple contrasting fit.

The Ribbed Silk Tank Top is now priced at less than £65 at COS, which is also a bargain. The vest is available in both black and white and is made entirely of ribbed, 100% mulberry silk jersey.

EXCLUSIVE: After leaving a regular role on the ITV show alongside estranged husband Eamonn Holmes, Ruth Langsford has revealed she would think about returning to This Morning on one condition.

Ruth Langsford, 65, has said This Morning bosses “only have to ask” if they want her to return to the ITV daytime show. The star previously fronted the programme alongside her ex, Eamonn Holmes, 65, on Fridays, until the pair were replaced by Alison Hammond, 50, and Dermot O’Leary, 52, back in 2020.

However, the Loose Women presenter has now hinted that one co-host in particular would be a key part of her decision if she ever considered a This Morning comeback.

In an exclusive interview, Ruth, who announced her marriage split from former This Morning co-presenter Eamonn last year, revealed she would love to work with co-star and friend Rylan Clark, 36, again.

Meanwhile, Rylan has been hosting the ITV show with Josie Gibson, 40, who made her own return after taking time off to present a solo series on Channel 5.

Ruth and Rylan hosted This Morning together for a period in the summer of 2022, after Eamonn departed the ITV show for his GB News role, with the mum-of-one affectionately branding the former X Factor star her “TV son”.

When asked if she would return to This Morning, Ruth responded, “If they’d have me, they only have to ask, especially with Rylan,”

Ruth sweetly remarked, “I love Rylan, and I love him. Really, he’s like my son. Who knows since we have already worked together and we adore one another?

Even if they don’t get back together on The This Morning sofa, the presenter said she would be interested in working with Rylan on another TV project.

Ruth said, “We might work together, it might not be This Morning; we might do something else.”

Following her split from ex-husband Eamonn earlier this year, Ruth was spotted having fun on a night out in London with friends Rylan and Lizzie Cundy.

The star was filmed singing along to Montell Jordan’s hit 1995 song, This Is How We Do It, with the clip being shared on Rylan’s Instagram stories at the time.

BBC Radio 2 host Rylan captioned the fun update: “Saucy mare”, before Ruth shared her own video of Rylan showing off his dance moves to Shakira’s song, Hips Don’t Lie.

Their spokesperson confirmed that their marriage is over and that they are currently divorcing after the famous couple’s split in May 2024 revealed the shocking news of their split after 14 years of marriage.