I’m A Celebrity’s Reverend Richard Coles revealed he was once knocked out by a tramp after a huge misunderstanding.
The former vicar, 62, was having an in depth chat with GK Barry about funerals, weird body parts and everything in between when Richard made the surprising revelation.
The podcast host asked Richard if he had ever been involved in a fight and the star’s answer surprised both fans of the show and his fellow camp mates.
Richard explained that he had in fact been involved in a bust up many years ago but the context around the fight was more hilarious than terrifying.
He told Grace that he got in to an altercation after his dog ate a stranger’s sandwich, explaining: ‘I’ve been knocked out by a tramp because my dog ate his sandwich.’
And the influencer could hardly contain herself as Richard elaborated on his story.
I’m A Celebrity’s Reverend Richard Coles revealed he was once knocked out by a tramp after a huge misunderstanding
The former vicar, 62, was having an in depth chat with GK Barry about funerals, weird body parts and everything in between when Richard made the surprising revelation
Richard explained that he had in fact been involved in a bust up many years ago but the context around the fight was more hilarious than terrifying
The Rev continued: ‘My dog went over to say hello and ate his sandwich. And I went over and he raised his fist – and I said ‘Don’t hit the dog’.
‘And he hit me instead! That knocked me clean out.’
Elsewhere in their chat, Grace asked Richard what his thoughts on funerals were and if he would preside over her own.
In a moment of downtime in the camp Grace asked: ‘Do you wish that you could go and watch your funeral just to see what people say?’
Richard replied he would want to see that it was done according to his wishes, as he told Grace: ‘My funeral at the moment is coming in at 17 hours.’
Discussing funeral catering, the YouTuber shared her strong opinion: ‘I’m very against having quiche at a wake.’
Speaking in the Bush Telegraph about Richard’s funeral, GK said: ‘Rev wants a funeral that lasts 17 hours, feels excessive but I do understand. I’ll be there, I hope I’ll at least be on the sixth row.’
Asking the reverend if he’d officiate her funeral, she said:: ‘I want short, snappy, come out to ‘Staying Alive’ a bit of fun, go into the crematorium ‘Burn Baby Burn’ bit of fun…’
Elsewhere in their chat, Grace asked Richard what his thoughts on funerals were and if he would preside over her own
She went on to say that she hoped her new found friend would ‘cling on’ until she had died.
She said: ‘So I’ve told him he needs to cling on and wait for me to die. He can do my funeral. Then he can die. I can see him putting a bit of pizazz on it, so I like it.’
Explaining he liked dressing up in the clothes for funerals, the celebrity vicar recalled one funeral he led in winter where he was dressed in celebrant wear, including a long full length cloak and a hat.
He told Grace: ‘I was walking down the hill, looking like this, feeling quite pleased with myself, it was a good funeral and a van went past and he leaned out and shouted: “Oi, f***ing Dumbledore!”‘.
And Grace descended once more into a fit of giggles.
Elsewhere in the episode the Rev candidly confessed to an odd quirk.
He shared: ‘I’ve got concave nipples. They do go out, but my default nipple position is in dock.’
Discussing their unlikely friendship, Grace said: ‘Me and Reverend talk about the most random stuff all day.
‘I think I’m going to have attachment issues when I leave here. I’m going to start going too church just to see him.’
Richard echoed Grace’s thoughts, telling the camera: ‘She’s so funny. I love her angle on things. And she’s a decent, kind, good person.
‘I love GK and I hope that we continue to be friends. She just makes me laugh all the time. I think we’re on each other’s wavelength.
‘I would like to have her around in my life. That would be great.’
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.
