Ed Sheeran thinks he is 'too wet' to record James Bond theme

Ed Sheeran has admitted that he wouldn't fit singing the next James Bond theme.

The spy movie series will return next year with Spectre and the likes of Sam Smith suggested for its iconic soundtrack.

Speaking at the BBC Music Awards on Thursday (December 11), Sheeran ruled himself out the role by stating that he is "too wet" for the job.

He said: "I am a James Bond fan, but I think the James Bond theme tune should be ballsy and I feel like if I was going to do it, it would sound a bit wet.

"The Hobbit song was perfect for me to do because it's quite folksy and rootsy and guitar-driven and a hairy short man should be singing a song about that. Whereas James Bond...I think Sam is perfect for that, proper suited up, strong voice. I'm backing Sam but I think anyone from Sam to Paloma Faith, anyone who does the retro thing really, really f**king well should do it."

Spectre meanwhile will be released on November 6.

Watch Ed Sheeran being interviewed below: