The recent "Bond 24" rumors reveal that MGM's "top choice" singer for the new James Bond movie's theme song is "Stay With Me" crooner Sam Smith! This news comes after reports suggest Adele rejected the offer to sing the "Bond 24" theme song following the "Skyfall" song's success.

The Sun reports Sam Smith has been in talks with "Bond 24" producers at MGM to sing the theme song for the newest installment in the James Bond franchise, which is due for release on November 6 in the US.

The report claims an MGM source said, "Sam is our top choice. He has the profile, cool image and an astonishing voice to record a Bond theme."

"And there is only so long we can hold out for Adele. Daniel Craig was pushing for her because she did such a great job last time around," the source continued, the Huffington Post reports.

"But from her perspective, how can she better what she did with 'Skyfall'? She won an Oscar, Bafta, Golden Globe and had a global No1."

If Sam Smith does agree to a deal for the "Bond 24" theme song, he will be the first British male to sing a Bond theme since Tom Jones' song in 1965, 'Thunderball'.

"Sam would be strong for our brand. It's about time we had a British male singing the title track again," the source added. "Sam's range means he can really dish up passion, energy and excitement when the opening titles roll with the music."

As we previously reported, Adele is currently working on her new album, expected to drop this fall and all the time she's putting into her third studio album may mean she's too busy for the "Bond 24" theme song.

"The chiefs here have made their feelings known to Adele that they want her back for the next film," a source told the Sun.

"Daniel Craig has also made it clear he loved Adele and wants her back but she has not responded, which is making them sweat."

Adele's theme song for "Skyfall" was a huge success, but soon after the hype Adele took an indefinite break, following the birth of her first child in October 2012, The Huffington Post reports..

Do you think Adele will cave and sing the "Bond 24" theme song after her success with "Skyfall"? Or will Sam Smith grab the opportunity? Let us know what you think in the comments section below!