Aaron Taylor-Johnson continued to make a strong case to be the next Bond, as he put on a typically handsome display at the 2024 MTV European Music Awards at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena.

The actor, 34, looked poised to over the role of 007 from Daniel Craig, looking more suave than ever in a tailored burgundy suit.

The Marvel star teamed it with a coordinating shirt of the exact same shade, left partially unʙuттoned to flash a glimpse of his chest.

Aaron added patent leather loafers and several layered gold necklaces and rings to match his hoop earrings and chunky chain bracelet.

And seemingly referencing his standing as the favourite to step into the most famous spy’s shoes, he drew attention to his Omega Seamaster watch – the style worn by James Bond in every film since 1995.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson continued to make a strong case to be the next Bond, as he put on a typically handsome display at the 2024 MTV European Music Awards at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena

The actor, 34, looked poised to over the role of 007 from Daniel Craig , looking more suave than ever in a tailored burgundy suit

The Marvel star teamed it with a coordinating shirt of the exact same shade, left partially unʙuттoned to flash a glimpse of his chest

Following Daniel’s final outing in 2021’s No Time To Die, Aaron has emerged as the frontrunner to get his own licence to kill in the next Bond film.

The Bullet Train star has reportedly been formally offered the chance to play the British spy, with sources claiming bosses have already taken extraordinary lengths to secure him for four movies.

Producer Barbara Broccoli is not considering anyone else, according to insiders, who have claimed costume fittings for Aaron are already underway, with execs hoping he will lead the franchise into a new age with a ‘fantasy’ twist.

‘It is all in the details and agents and lawyers are going through all the red tape and how many movies Aaron will sign up for. It is currently looking to be a three-picture deal with the option of a fourth.

‘They have done all the fittings, they have the haircut they have in mind for him, and he’s already in tremendous shape.

‘Barbara Broccoli and the rest of the producers are going to make a huge deal out of the announcement.’

Aaron was coy when questioned previously about the rumours, previously telling Numero magazine in March: ‘I find it charming and wonderful that people see me in that role. I take it as a great compliment.’ 

Rita Ora has made history as the first person to host the MTV European Music Awards for the third time this year, held at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena.

Aaron added patent leather loafers and several layered gold necklaces and rings to match his hoop earrings and chunky chain bracelet

And seemingly referencing his standing as the favourite to step into the most famous spy’s shoes, he drew attention to his Omega Seamaster watch – the style worn by James Bond in every film since 1995

Following Daniel’s final outing in 2021’s No Time To Die, Aaron has emerged as the frontrunner to get his own licence to kill in the next Bond film

The Bullet Train star has reportedly been formally offered the chance to play the British spy, with sources claiming bosses have already taken extraordinary lengths to secure him for four movies

Producer Barbara Broccoli is not considering anyone else, according to insiders, who have claimed costume fittings for Aaron are already underway, with execs hoping he will lead the franchise into a new age with a ‘fantasy’ twist

It comes after organisers were forced to cancel last year’s event in Paris due to security fears amid the Israel and Hamas war. 

Taylor Swift leads the 2024 nominations with seven nods, while Raye, Shawn Mendes and Teddy Swims will be performing to the huge crowd of 20,000 fans. 

During the show host Rita will also reportedly pay tribute to late pal and One Direction star Liam Payne, following the singer’s tragic death aged 31 last month.

The One Direction singer fell 45ft from the third floor into the courtyard of the Casa Sur H๏τel in Buenos Aires.

A source claimed the tribute could range from a musical performance of Liam’s hits to a video looking back at his time in showbiz.

They told The Sun: ‘In the coming days they will start drawing up official plans. Officially Rita is yet to be announced, but she is hosting this year’s awards and will be involved in whatever MTV decides to do’.

‘She and Liam have been close for years and grew in the industry together. Obviously she is devastated by his pᴀssing’.

Pop superstar Taylor, who already has 15 MTV EMAs to her name, is up for Best Artist, Best Video, Best Pop, Best Live and Biggest Fans. She is also up for Best Collaboration for her single Fortnight with Post Malone, which has also scored a nod in the Best Video category for her 11th studio album The Tortured Poets Department.

Rita Ora has made history as the first person to host the MTV European Music Awards for the third time this year, at the star-studded ceremony held at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena

During the show host Rita will also reportledy pay tribute to late pal and One Direction star Liam Payne , following the singer’s tragic death aged 31 last month (pictured 2018) 

Taylor Swift (pictured) leads the 2024 nominations with seven nods, while Raye , Shawn Mendes and Teddy Swims will be performing to the huge crowd of 20,000 fans 

Yet she faces stiff compeтιтion on the night as Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Charli xcx and Sabrina Carpenter all scored five nominations each, appearing in categories such as Best Song, Best Video and Best Artist.

Closely following with four nominations each are Ayra Starr, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, LISA, plus first-time nominees Chappell Roan and Tyla.

There are 19 nominees have the chance to score their first ever MTV EMA at this year’s show, including: Kehlani and Tinashe in the Best R&B category, Disclosure and Fred Again.. for Best Electronic, Fontaines D.C. for Best Alternative, The Last Dinner Party for Best New and BTS’ Jimin for Best K-Pop, which marks his first nomination as a solo artist.

Elsewhere, MTV Push’s finest battle it out in the Best Push category, which features Flyana Boss, Laufey, Shaboozey, The Warning, Victoria Monét, as well as LE SSERAFIM and Teddy Swims, who are also up for Best New.

With the MTV EMAs headed to Manchester, there is even more anticipation in store for fans in the city, as Liam Gallagher goes head to head with Bon Jovi, Coldplay, Green Day, Kings of Leon, Lenny Kravitz and The Killers in the Best Rock category.

Speaking ahead of the event host Rita said: ‘I’m over the moon that I get to be back with my MTV family hosting the EMAs for the third time!

‘The EMAs stage has become like another home for me, and this year’s show in Manchester is going to be absolutely incredible!

Taylor faces stiff compeтιтion on the night as Ariana Grande , Billie Eilish , Charli xcx (left) and Sabrina Carpenter (right) all scored five nominations each

Closely following with four nominations each are Ayra Starr, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, LISA, plus first-time nominees Chappell Roan (pictured) and Tyla

‘We’ve got an amazing lineup of music performances and plenty of surprises in store. We’re all ‘mad fer it!’.’

One of the biggest global music events celebrates the world’s most iconic artists, bringing fans a unique, multi-platform experience across MTV’s global network in nearly 150 countries.

The 2024 MTV EMAs will broadcast at 9pm GMT Sunday, November 10 on MTV UK, Channel 5 and Pluto TV.

The awards, sponsored by Cetaphil for Sensitive Skin and Paramount+, will be available on demand on Paramount+ from November 12. 

MTV EMAs 2024: The WINNERS

BEST SONG

Ariana Grande – we can’t be friends (wait for your love)

Benson Boone – Beautiful Things

Beyoncé – TEXAS HOLD ‘EM

Billie Eilish – BIRDS OF A FEATHER

Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe!

Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso – WINNER

 

BEST VIDEO

Ariana Grande – we can’t be friends (wait for your love)

Charli xcx – 360

Eminem – Houdini

Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us

LISA ft. Rosalía – NEW WOMAN

Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – Fortnight – WINNER

 

BEST ARTIST

Beyoncé

Billie Eilish

Post Malone

RAYE

Sabrina Carpenter

Taylor Swift – WINNER 

 

BEST COLLABORATION

Charli xcx & Billie Eilish – Guess featuring Billie Eilish

Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar – Like That

Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars – Die With A Smile

LISA ft. Rosalía – NEW WOMAN

Peso Pluma, Anitta – BELLAKEO

Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – Fortnight – WINNER 

 

BEST NEW

Ayra Starr

Benson Boone – WINNER 

Chappell Roan

LE SSERAFIM

Teddy Swims

The Last Dinner Party

Tyla

 

BEST POP

Ariana Grande – WINNER 

Billie Eilish

Camila Cabello

Charli xcx

Dua Lipa

Sabrina Carpenter

Taylor Swift

 

BEST AFROBEATS

Asake

Ayra Starr

Burna Boy

Rema

Tems

Tyla – WINNER 

 

BEST ROCK

Bon Jovi

Coldplay

Green Day

Kings of Leon

Lenny Kravitz

Liam Gallagher – WINNER 

The Killers

 

BEST LATIN

Anitta

Bad Bunny

KAROL G

Peso Pluma – WINNER 

Rauw Alejandro

Shakira

 

BEST K-POP

Jimin – WINNER 

Jung Kook

LE SSERAFIM

LISA

NewJeans

Stray Kids

BEST ALTERNATIVE

Fontaines D.C.

Hozier

Imagine Dragons – WINNER

Lana Del Rey

Twenty One Pilots

YUNGBLUD

 

BEST ELECTRONIC

Calvin Harris – WINNER 

David Guetta

Disclosure

DJ Snake

Fred Again..

Swedish House Mafia

 

BEST HIP-HOP

Central Cee

Eminem – WINNER 

Kendrick Lamar

Megan Thee Stallion

Nicki Minaj

Travis Scott

 

BEST R&B

Travis Scott

Kehlani

SZA

Tinashe

Tyla – WINNER 

USHER

Victoria Monét

 

BEST LIVE

Adele

Coldplay

Doja Cat

RAYE

Taylor Swift – WINNER 

Travis Scott

 

BEST PUSH

Ayra Starr

Chappell Roan

Coco Jones

Flyana Boss

Jessie Murph

Laufey

LE SSERAFIM – WINNER 

Mark Ambor

Shaboozey

Teddy Swims

The Warning

Victoria Monét

 

BIGGEST FANS

Anitta

Ariana Grande

Beyoncé

Billie Eilish

Chappell Roan

Charli xcx

Katy Perry

LISA – WINNER 

Nicki Minaj

Sabrina Carpenter

Shawn Mendes

Taylor Swift

 

MTV EMA 2024 BEST REGIONAL ACT NOMINEES

BEST UK & IRELAND ACT

Central Cee

Charli xcx

Chase & Status

Dua Lipa

Hozier

RAYE – WINNER