In June, when I last spoke to Paul Forman, we established that he's a Bad Bunny fan. Today, we learnt that Central Cee is up there for him too – which is handy, given they’re both rolling up to GQ Men of the Year 2024 . “Central Cee is my favourite British rapper so that’s sick and I’m really excited for that,” he laughs.

“And for [Kobbie] Mainoo and [Cole] Palmer who I'm forever indebted to for lifting an entire nation's soul during this summer.” After spending some time in Los Angeles — where his girlfriend (and co-star) Ashley Park lives — and a vacation in Los Cabos, Forman is finally back in London. Tonight feels like a homecoming.

“It's such an iconic event. I feel like GQ always knows how to bring an incredible mix of people together.” He’s excited to run into friendly faces like his Emily in Paris co-star Jeremy O.

Harris , and meet some new ones, too. He’ll be cheering Ambika Mod on from the shadows; they’ve never met but he’s thrilled for her. “I don't think I've ever been happier for a complete stranger, she just seems so wonderful.

” Forman called me moments after meeting with a jeweller who helped him pick out his accessories for the night. “[Chopard] have a beautiful watch, ring and bracelet for me – we’re going [sterling] silver today!” He’ll be wearing a wooden-patterned brown shirt and black flared trousers from his very good friend Daniel W. Fletcher , paired with shoes from Christian Louboutin .

“I feel like th.