REVEREND RICHARD COLES

I’m A Celebrity’s Maura Higgins looked horror-struck as she watched Reverend Richard Coles prepare to down a horrific drink during the first eating trial of the series – Terrifying Teddy Bear’s Picnic.

In a first look at the upcoming episode, the former Love Island star, 33, put her hands over her mouth as the priest, 62, gagged over a concoction of blended fermented herring.

As Richard sat down at a table laden with tea party treats, he was presented with his first drink, with Dec announcing: ‘This is camo-vile tea, blended Surströmming’ – a fermented herring that is known for its very strong smell and taste. 

Dec then requested that Richard ‘polish off that whole cup’, with Richard then quipping: ‘More tea Vicar, right?’

As Ant moaned that he ‘beat him’ to the joke, Richard then proceeded to down the repulsive beverage.

Horrified by what she saw, Maura could only look in sympathy as she gasped ‘oh my God’ into her hands. 

I’m A Celebrity ‘s Maura Higgins looked horror-struck as she watched Reverend Richard Coles prepare to down a horrific drink during the first eating trial of the series – Terrifying Teddy Bear’s Picnic

In a first look at the upcoming episode, the former Love Island star, 33, put her hands over her mouth as the priest, 62, gagged over a concoction of blended fermented herring

Meanwhile, their fellow campmates were also in the trial area and offered their support to the pair, with Danny Jones shouting to Richard: ‘Don’t stop!’

To which Dec quipped: ‘Easier said than done!’ as he fanned the air amid the putrid smell of the drink. 

Reverend Richard meanwhile appeared to be struggling as he gagged and coughed while trying to finish off the horrendous drink.

However, the commentary from the spectators didn’t appear to help Richard with his plight, with Ant remarking: ‘I just caught a whiff of that, oh that’s disgusting!

‘You wouldn’t catch me drinking that!’

While Maura exclaimed: ‘Oh that’s really bad!’

But as Richard appeared to spew, it remains to be seen whether the jungle newcomers are able to win a plethora of stars for camp.

The preview for the latest trial comes after Danny and Dean, 32, bagged eight stars for camp as they braved the High Street Of Horrors in the latest Bushtucker Trial on Friday’s episode – before one of them was faced with a huge twist.

As Richard sat down at a table laden with tea party treats, he was presented with his first drink, with Dec announcing: ‘This is camo-vile tea, blended Surströmming’ – a fermented herring that is known for its very strong smell and taste

Dec then requested that Richard ‘polish off that whole cup’, with Richard then quipping: ‘more tea Vicar, right?’

As Ant moaned that he ‘beat him’ to the joke, Richard then proceeded to down the repulsive beverage

Horrified by what she saw, Maura could only look in sympathy as she gasped ‘oh my God’ into her hands

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The radio presenter and the singer finally ended the streak of poor performances that saw Dean shout ‘I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!’ not once but twice.

As voted for by the British public, the duo headed down to the Bushtucker Trial area to face the challenge, as Danny jokingly asked Dean: ‘Fancy going shopping?’

Horrified to learn they’d be joining them there, Maura and Rev Richard Coles also headed down to the Trial area for the day’s Bushtucker Trial, not knowing what lay in store.

First to arrive were Maura and Richard. They were greeted by Ant and Dec and asked how they were enjoying the Jungle Junkyard, Maura revealed: ‘We’ve had a lovely time… I’m loving it!’

While Richard joked: ‘I’m really consumed with guilt!’

Meanwhile, their fellow campmates were also in the trial area and offered their support to the pair, with Danny Jones shouting to Richard: ‘Don’t stop!’

However, the commentary from the spectators didn’t appear to help Richard with his plight, with Ant remarking: ‘I just caught a whiff of that, oh that’s disgusting!’

Ant and Dec explained to the duo that as they successfully got a bed delivered to them from main camp yesterday, they won three portions of food for the junk food buffet. 

They were also told the trial was their next opportunity to continue the charade, as they had to convince Danny and Dean that they had already taken part in The ᴅᴇᴀᴅly Department Store to try and win 2 stars for their dinner, but failed.

Maura and Richard both got stuck into the pretence, as they covered one another in feathers and molᴀsses and put on their best acting performance. 

Dean and Danny stopped at the Grim Grocers first, where there were three stars on offer and they had three minutes to find them. 

It comes after Danny and Dean, 32, bagged eight stars for camp as they braved the High Street Of Horrors in the latest Bushtucker Trial on Friday’s episode

Working together, he and Danny picked up a further four stars, meaning they won eight in total

Winning two stars for camp, they proceeded to the Electrifying Electrical store where they picked up a further two stars out of three, within the three minute time slot. 

As Dean and Danny entered, Maura and Richard looked as downcast as the jungle weather, as they shared the news that they had won zero stars.

But that wasn’t all, when asked what they faced in there, Richard panicked and described there were ‘weird Australian birds’, while Ant and Dec tried to keep a straight face.

I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! continues nightly at 9pm on ITV1, STV and ITVX. 

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 тιтles 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.