It’s charming and easy on the eyes! Kerry Katona praises ex Lucien Laviscount after an old photo of the ex-couple went viral, amid claims he has been approached to play James Bond.
Emily In Paris fans were shocked to find out that she had previously dated Lucien Laviscount.
And Kerry Katona praised the ‘talented and charming’ actor, 30, as she responded to the outpouring of social media response after an old photo shoot of the couple went viral.
The 42-year-old Atomic Kitten star, who met Lucien on Celebrity Big Brother in 2011, said their ‘fling’ was ‘just a little fun’ and she’s not surprised he’s been approached to play the next James Bond while spoke in an interview on Tuesday.
‘He’s got talent’: Kerry Katona, 42, praised Lucien Laviscount, 30, as she responded to the outpouring of social media response after an old photo shoot of the couple went viral on Tuesday
speaking to OKAY! magazineKerry explained: “Apparently my 2011 OK magazine cover featuring my former Celebrity Big Brother housemate Lucien Laviscount has gone viral on social media! Lucien was very charming and obviously easy on the eyes, and it was all kind of funny.
Since his appearance on the reality series, Waterloo Road star Lucien has played the love interest of lead character Emily in the hit Netflix drama Emily In Paris.
Kerry confirmed that he watched the show, adding: “I’ve seen Lucien as Alfie in Emily In Paris on Netflix – he’s a great actor so it’s no surprise that he’s being approached as the next Bond.”
Throwback: The Atomic Kitten star, who met Lucien on Celebrity Big Brother in 2011, said their ‘fling’ was ‘just a little bit fun’ and he’s not surprised he’s been approached to play James Bond
“People were even joking that she could have been a good Bond girl, and that made me laugh!” she laughed.
According to a source, Lucien caught the eye of James Bond boss Barbara Broccoli and is being lined up to become the new 007 to replace Daniel Craig.
The stylish 30-year-old Burnley-born actor, whose first role was as a child model for Marks & Spencer when he was ten, is also considered the perfect age to play Bond.
Smooch: Talking to OK! Kerry explained: “Lucien was very charming and obviously easy on the eyes, and it was all a bit of fun.”
Ms Broccoli has made it clear that she wants the next actor to play the character for 15 years, which rules out former favorite Idris Elba, who turned 50 in September.
It is also believed that Ms. Broccoli and her team are interested in having a star from an ethnic minority to play 007 so that the franchise reflects modern society.
However, some executives fear that Laviscount’s appearance on the reality show Celebrity Big Brother in 2011, when he finished fifth, will dampen his chances of getting the job because previous Bonds have been more intellectual.
New role: According to a source, Lucien caught the eye of James Bond boss Barbara Broccoli and is in line to become the new 007 to replace Daniel Craig (pictured last month)
Cast: Joined Emily In Paris for her second series when her character as a British banker swept leading lady Emily (pictured on set with Lily Collins)
A source said: ‘Lucien ticks all the boxes. He is a super talented actor, he is extremely handsome and in the last 18 months he has gained a lot of new fans since he joined Emily In Paris.
“Bond bosses are already saying how you can see him in the 007 tuxedo, how smart and role-appropriate he will look.
‘But, there is a sticking point, and that is Big Brother. Lucien appeared on the show at a time when his acting career was not as high-profile as it is now, but he was very popular at the time and now he has a fan base that spans generations. That is a dream for Barbara, who is very much in love with him.
The stylish Burnley-born actor caught the eye of the Bond franchise bosses for his role in the romantic comedy series (pictured April 2022)