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Richard Coles Joins the I'm a Celebrity Camp

2024-11-21

Reverend Richard Coles is set to make his mark in the I'm a Celebrity camp. With two latecomers arriving tonight, he brings a unique presence. Let's delve into the details about this renowned figure.

Uncover Richard Coles' Jungle Journey

Who is Richard Coles?

Richard Coles is a multi-talented individual. He is a writer and presenter with an impressive career. At 62 years old, he has made a name for himself in various fields. His Instagram handle, @revrichardcoles, gives a glimpse into his life.He first gained fame as part of the 1980s band the Communards, achieving three UK top 10 hits like Don't Leave Me This Way. Since then, he has appeared on numerous radio and TV shows such as BBC Radio 4's Saturday Live programme, QI, Would I Lie to You?, and Have I Got News for You.

His Phobias and Misconceptions

Richard Coles admits to not being great on heights but doesn't want others to know. Regarding the biggest misconception he wants to dispel in the jungle, he simply states that people can think what they like as it's a free country.

His Dream Camper and Joining the Show

When asked about his dream camper, he mentioned Kevin De Bruyne, expressing his admiration for the best footballer in the world. Regarding his entry into I'm a Celebrity 2024, he flew in from the Brazilian Amazon rainforest where he had been giving talks. He finds it tough being a late entrant as groups are already forming. He is nervous about not recognizing his fellow campmates and coping with only 500 calories a day, which is usually just elevenses for him. However, he is jungle ready having been in Brazil and the Amazon. He also shared that he knows Ant and Dec and they share a love of sausage dogs, having swapped pictures of their pets.I'm A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! continues nightly at 9pm on ITV1, STV and ITVX. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.