I’m A Celebrity fans were in hysterics as Maura Higgins said she ‘recommended sleeping with a priest’ during Friday night’s episode.
The former Love Island star, 33, had to share a bed with Richard Reverend Coles, 62, in the Jungle Junkyard as they continue their top secret missions.
After already joking ‘she never thought she’d sleep with a vicar’, Maura said she ‘slept like a baby’ while lying next to Richard.
The new comers are having to convince their 10 campmates they are living in a basic camp, called Jungle Junkyard, that contains overgrown greenery and zero luxury, rather than the main camp.
However, the pair have actually got luxurious double bed, a hidden large sofa, a large bathtub with bubbles, bath salts and hot water.
The pair were also treated to a red chest which had a gas cooker and a hidden fridge door, stocked with fruit smoothies and a fruit platter.
I’m A Celebrity fans were in hysterics as Maura Higgins said she ‘recommended sleeping with a priest’ during Friday night’s episode
The former Love Island star had to share a bed with Richard Reverend Coles in the Jungle Junkyard as they continue their top secret missions
Maura and Richard have been tasked with a number of missions in order to win food at the Jungle Junkyard buffet.
While the main camp sympathised with Maura and Richard having to sleep on the floor, Maura said she got plenty of beauty sleep.
In main camp, GK Barry said: ‘But do you know what, poor Maura and Richard. If they have to stay down there another night, Maura’s walking, 100% Maura’s walking.’
Little did they know about Maura and Richard’s sleeping arrangements, in Jungle Junkyard Maura said: ‘I’d recommend sleeping with a priest!’
Fans were in stitches of laughter over Maura’s comment and wrote on X: ‘Maura: “I’d recommend sleeping with a priest.’,
‘I’d recommend sleeping with a priest’ Maura #ImACeleb’,
‘I’d recommend sleeping with a priest” Oh Maura #imaceleb’.
I’m A Celeb viewers branded Maura and Richard an ‘iconic duo’ as they gushed that they’re already ‘obsessed’ with the ‘genius’ pairing.
After watching Maura and Richard meet for the first time and immediately begin bouncing off each other, the public already can’t get enough of the pairing.
Taking to X, fans quipped: ‘Maura and Richard being an iconic duo I didn’t know I needed until they arrived on my tv 2 minutes ago #ImACeleb.’
‘Jesus Christ. Sorry Father’ ‘I say Jesus Christ a lot too, it’s kinda my job’ This duo are iconic already #ImACeleb.’
After already joking ‘she never thought she’d sleep with a vicar’, Maura said she ‘slept like a baby’ while lying next to Richard
The new comers are having to convince their 10 campmates they are living in a basic camp, called Jungle Junkyard, that contains overgrown greenery and zero luxury, rather than the main camp
However, the pair have actually got luxurious double bed, a hidden large sofa, a large bathtub with bubbles, bath salts and hot water
The pair were also treated to a red chest which had a gas cooker and a hidden fridge door, stocked with fruit smoothies and a fruit platter
While the main camp sympathised with Maura and Richard having to sleep on the floor, Maura said she got plenty of beauty sleep
In main camp, GK Barry said: ‘But do you know what, poor Maura and Richard. If they have to stay down there another night, Maura’s walking, 100% Maura’s walking’
Little did they know about Maura and Richard’s sleeping arrangements, in Jungle Junkyard Maura said: ‘I’d recommend sleeping with a priest!’
‘#ImACeleb Maura and Reverend Richard Coles livened this show up ”Jesus Christ” I had to laugh when she said that in front of him, the unexpected duo.’
‘We’ve literally had five minutes of Maura and Reverend Richard Coles and already they’re iconic #ImACeleb.’
‘I remove all criticisms I had. The pairing of Reverend and Maura is genius #ImACeleb.’
‘Richard and Maura are such partners in crime #ImACeleb #godiswatching.’
‘Maura X Richard is not a duo on my 2024 bingo card but I LOOOVE THEM #ImACeleb.’
‘Obsessed with Maura and Richard as a duo #ImACeleb.’
I’M A CELEBRITY 2024: MEET THE ALL STAR LINE UP
OTI MABUSE
Oti Mabuse has already two Strictly glitterballs under her belt
AGE: 34
OCCUPATION: Professional dancer
FAMOUS FOR: Oti is best known for being a professional dancer on the British television series Strictly Come Dancing, which she won in 2019 and 2020.
DANNY JONES
Danny Jones is one of the bookies’ favourites to win this year’s I’m A Celeb
AGE: 38
OCCUPATION: McFly singer
FAMOUS FOR: Danny is one of the lead vocalists and the lead guitarist for pop-rock band McFly.
He is also a coach on The Voice UK.
BARRY MCGUIGAN
Former boxer Barry McGuigan is heading into the jungle
AGE: 63
OCCUPATION: Retired professional boxer
FAMOUS FOR: Barry was nicknamed The Clones Cyclone and held the WBA and lineal featherweight titles from 1985 to 1986.
GK BARRY
GK Barry is a TikTok star who recently joined the ITV family on Loose Women
AGE: 25
OCCUPATION: TikTok star
FAMOUS FOR: Grace is known for her comedic commentary on culture, lifestyle, and fashion. She has over 3.6 million followers and recently joined the Loose Women panel.
DEAN MCCULLOUGH
ITV bosses are hoping Dean McCullough will ruffle feathers in the camp
AGE: 32
OCCUPATION: Radio 1 DJ
FAMOUS FOR: Radio 1 DJ Dean has been signed by I’m A Celeb bosses, in the hope that he will ruffle feathers with his outspoken views.
Earlier this year it was announced Dean would be taking over the BBC Radio 1 Early Breakfast Show, after previously fronting the afternoon slot.
JANE MOORE
Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women
AGE: 62
OCCUPATION: Journalist
FAMOUS FOR: Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women between 1999 and 2002.
She returned as a regular panellist from 2013 onwards.
Jane takes on the challenge following her high-profile split from husband of 20 years, Showbiz agent, Gary Farrow.
MELVIN ODOOM
Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021
AGE: 44
OCCUPATION: DJ and TV presenter
FAMOUS FOR: His work on radio. Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021, but turned down the offer at the last minute.
He also had a primetime stint on Strictly back in 2016.
COLEEN ROONEY
Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history
AGE: 38
OCCUPATION: WAG
FAMOUS FOR: Wagatha Christie case against arch rival Rebekah Vardy.
Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history, exceeding Nigel Farage’s £1.5million from last year.
ALAN HALSALL
Alan Halsall is best known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Street
AGE: 42
OCCUPATION: Actor
FAMOUS FOR: Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall was forced to withdraw from I’m A Celeb last year, after undergoing ACL Reconstruction surgery.
Bosses have now convinced the actor to sign up again, and no doubt he will draw in a huge fanbase thanks to his long-running role as Tyrone Dobbs on the soap.
TULISA
Tulisa is making her career comeback after reuniting with N-Dubz last year
AGE: 36
OCCUPATION: Singer and former X Factor judge
FAMOUS FOR: Tulisa reunited with N-Dubz last year for a tour after first finding fame with the band in 2007.
In 2011, she became a judge on The X Factor and went on to launch her debut solo album, The Female Boss.
She released her fourth album with N-Dubz last year.
REVEREND RICHARD COLES
Richard is an English writer, radio presenter and Church of England priest
AGE: 62
OCCUPATION: Writer, broadcaster and priest
FAMOUS FOR: Richard is an English writer, radio presenter and Church of England priest.
He first came to prominence as the multi-instrumentalist who partnered Jimmy Somerville in the 1980s band the Communards.
MAURA HIGGINS
Maura is best known for her stint on Love Island UK in 2019
AGE: 33
OCCUPATION: TV Personality
FAMOUS FOR: Maura is an Irish television personality, television presenter and model.
She rose to prominence in 2019, when she was a finalist on the fifth series of ITV2 reality series Love Island.
