REVEREND RICHARD COLES

I’m A Celeb fans were amazed by Barry McGuigan’s impressive vocals after be burst into song with fellow campmate Melvin Odoom on Tuesday. 

But little did they know the former boxer, 63, inherited his dulcet tones from late father Pat, who represented Ireland in the 1968 Eurovision Sing Contest. 

Pat, who performed under the stage name Pat McGeegan, first found fame in his native country when his Big Four reached number 7 in the charts in 1963.

He then went on to compete in Eurovision, which that year was held in London, with the song Chance of a Lifetime and competed alongside the UK’s Cliff Richard with Congratulations, who reached second place. 

Pat finished fourth behind Spain’s Mᴀssiel, he would later go on to become best known for singing Danny Boy, which he often performed ahead of his sons fights. 

I’m A Celeb fans were amazed by Barry McGuigan’s impressive vocals after be burst into song with fellow campmate Melvin Odoom on Tuesday

But little did they know the former boxer, 63, inherited his dulcet tones from late father Pat, who represented Ireland in the 1968 Eurovision Sing Contest (pictured) 

Pat sadly died in 1987 at the age of just 52, with Barry previously telling The Mirror about his beloved father: He was a travelling musician with great credibility, and he played four or five musical instruments and sang in several big bands,’ 

‘And then sang in a number of show bands. He was then picked for the Eurovision Song Contest. Our hometown was abuzz’.

‘It was very important to us. I remember running out the road to meet him coming in from Dublin after coming back… it was very exciting as a kid. 

Fans were stunned after the campmates had a jam session during the most recent episode, when McFly star Danny Jones discovered a guitar in his suitcase.  

Once the campmates had returned from a ‘terrifying’ trial, they took the opportunity to open their luggage. 

Danny received a guitar in his, as he treated the camp to a rendition of the McFly song ‘Shine A Light’. 

With the camp joining in, Dean and Melvin took turns to sing a solo, and then Barry shocked the camp with his vocal ability – as well as fans.

Viewers were stunned by both Melvin and Barry’s singing talents, as they took to X, formerly Twitter, to write: ‘Noone gonna mention that Melvin has a VOICE???’;

Pat, who performed under the stage name Pat McGeegan, first found fame in his native country when his Big Four reached number 7 in the charts in 1963 (L-R Barry and Pat pictured 1985)

He then went on to compete in Eurovision with the song Chance of a Lifetime and competed alongside the UK’s Cliff Richard (pictured) with Congratulations 

Pat finished fourth behind Spain’s Mᴀssiel, he would later go on to become best known for singing Danny Boy, which he often performed ahead of his sons fights (pictured together 1985)

Fans were stunned after the campmates had a jam session during the most recent episode, when McFly star Danny Jones discovered a guitar in his suitcase 

Danny received a guitar in his, as he treated the camp to a rendition of the McFly song ‘Shine A Light’ 

‘We’ve had to listen Dean singing when Melvin and Barry can sing like that?? Cmon lads,’;’How the hell is Melvin a better singer than Danny,’; ‘Danny and Melvin are by far the better singers,’; ‘Hol dem melvin, watch vocals!’; ‘Barry and Melvin got some smooth tones!! Yes babes!’; ‘I wouldn’t have placed Melvin or Barry as good singers. What a treat!’

It comes after BBC Radio 1’s Dean McCullough became the second contestant to be voted off this year’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

The Northern Irish presenter, 32, was greeted off the bridge by his mother, Ann, 51.

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After establishing himself in the first episode as a campmate who screamed during Trials, Dean went on to be voted in for seven Bushtucker Trials.

‘The more you do it the more you get used it,’ he told hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly. ‘I wanted to do my family proud and myself proud. I am a strong person, I’ve just never been in that situation before.’

On the experience as a whole, he added: ‘It’s absolutely nuts, I still can’t believe I’m here. I’m not disappointed to be going, I have early soaked up this whole experience, all the trials the things that I’ve faced, got stuck in at camp and I really enjoyed it. When I woke up this morning, I thought if I go today I’ll be over the moon, I’ve lived the whole experience, I got to see the Jungle Junkyard.

‘It was nothing like I expected it to be not at all. You don’t see the way the camp has to keep moving, we’re so close, we sleep next to it.’  

He added: ‘You won’t believe how bored we get in there. We played every game in there under the sun twice. You won’t believe how much I have learnt about myself in there.’

BBC Radio 1’s Dean McCullough is the second contestant to be voted off this year’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

The Northern Irish presenter, 32, was greeted off the bridge by his mother, Ann, 51

Dean also weighed in on claims that he had avoided his share of the chores in camp, notably water carrying – a role typically left to fellow DJ Melvin Odoom. 

‘I pulled my weight,’ he insisted. ‘But the thing with me and Jane [Moore] was I was out doing the trials every day and we made a pact that I did what I could while I was there, so that was that.

‘Melvin didn’t speak to me about doing the water. I had done six trial back to back and he left me sleeping, I didn’t ask him to do that! He’s just a nice guy, but don’t come back and say I haven’t done anything.’ 

He added: ‘We’ve had a lol about it. We wind each other up in camp no edn. I don’t mind breaking the rules a bit and jumping in and mucking in to do other people’s chores because you want to leave people sleeping or whatever.’

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.