Strictly Come Dancing may need come to an finish for Tom Skinner, however he’s already eyeing up his newest venture, that might see him slip into performing because the world’s most well-known spy
Strictly star Tom Skinner mentioned he’s in 00-Heaven after being linked with turning into the following James Bond. It comes as the previous Apprentice star was eradicated from the BBC present after simply two weeks.
The rumours began after betting agency Coral revealed it had taken a string of bets on the Essex businessman turned actuality star on turning into 007. A variety of main Hollywood stars have already been thrown into the combo to play James Bond, together with Idris Elba, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Henry Cavill.
However the former controversial Strictly star insists he has not been left shaken or stirred by the hearsay mill – saying he could be greater than up for filling the position. Though, he admits he might convey a unique edge to the world well-known spy.
Talking solely to the Each day Star Sunday he mentioned: “So long as Bond can drive a transit van as a substitute, have curry for breakfast and say ‘Bosh’, then I’m their man.” The ex-Masterchef star’s admission has acquired tongues wagging, catching the eye of betting brokers, who consider Tom might have a shot.
Bookies say they’ve seen some help for Tom Skinner to be the following James Bond, becoming a member of different names which were shortlisted to switch Daniel Craig. Among the many different names seen within the combine are Home of Guinness star Anthony Boyle and Wonka famous person Timothee Chalamet.
Skinner’s odds are barely bigger although with him presently 200-1 to fill the position as 007. However betting specialists have mentioned that stranger issues have occurred, and there may be at all times an opportunity for an outsider to take the position.
“If the newest help in our betting is something to go by, James Bond might have a brand new catchphrase within the newest instalment of the franchise, as Tom Skinner is being backed for the position of 007,” mentioned Coral’s John Hill. “The current Strictly star is a 200-1 outsider in our betting, however that gained’t postpone his supporters from dreaming of James Bond shouting ‘Bosh’ to the villains within the subsequent film.”
Skinner might be returning to screens sooner slightly than later, making a shock return to The Apprentice for a model new superstar sequence. The 34-year-old, who appeared as a contestant on this yr’s Strictly Come Dancing, shot to fame as a part of the BBC actuality present in 2019.
After this, Tom stirred up controversy for his hyperlinks to US Vice President JD Vance earlier than he was introduced to be participating within the BBC staple. Issues had been made even worse for the star when he was revealed to have cheated on his spouse inside weeks of the couple formally tying the knot, solely worsening his repute with viewers.
Within the run-up to the present, he additionally triggered chaos for reporters after he allegedly stormed out of press conferences along with his fellow Strictly stars earlier than the programme acquired underway. He then lasted two weeks on the present, earlier than being given the ceremonial boot from the present by the general public and the judges.
After turning into the primary contestant to be eradicated from Strictly 2025, Skinner is now confirmed to return to the Apprentice boardroom for a brand new sequence filmed in support of Kids in Want. It’s set to be aired over Christmas.
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