Is this hottie replacing Megan Fox in next Transformers?

English hottie Rosie Huntington Whiteley may replace Megan Fox in the next edition of the Transformers movie.

Whiteley, 23, an, is presently dating actor Jason Statham.

Fox decided to step out after a row with director Michael Bay, 45, who complained she had lost too much weight, reports the Daily Star.

She played the role of Mikaela Banes in the two films under the franchise.

The new film is set to be out in July next year.

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