BARRETT IS NEW BOND BABE!

Guest columnist Jon Rhodes reports on the situation in Argentina

FORMER music PR guru Rebecca Barrett has just wrapped up a two-week starring role as the new Bond babe. The 29-year-old joined Jonty Rhodes and Richard Donnelly on location in Argentina - the latest leg of the You Only Live Twice Tour 2-007. It is the first time the Sussex-born diva has worked abroad. Critics are already hailing the performance.

"It was just a great opportunity for me," said Barrett, yesterday. "I´ve had a lot of fun and the boys have been great - I'm looking forward to seeing the the final picture."

Barrett shot to prominence after spending six years working for a London-based music firm. She quit earlier this year to pursue other interests. Donnelly and Rhodes, both 32, who visited South East Asia six years ago as part of the From Laos With Love Tour, have been filming across the globe for the last six months. Locations have included the Philippines, Dubai, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand. Filming in South America is expected to last seven months with both men excited to be working for the first time on the continent.

"Rebecca is everything the You Only Live Twice Tour needed," said former local hack Rhodes. "She´s smart, savvy and sexy and can drink us both under the table. Watch out Ursula Andres."

The You Only Live Twice Tour is expected to return to England next year.

The more open-minded among you may enjoy Snr Rhodes`s travelling companion Richard Donnelly`s contribution: here