REVEREND RICHARD COLES

I’m A Celeb viewers have branded Maura Higgins and Reverend Richard Coles an ‘iconic duo’ as they gush that they’re already ‘obsessed’ with the ‘genius’ pairing.

The television personality, 33, and priest, 62, made their entrance as late arrivals during Thursday night’s episode.

But rather than joining the other campmates in the main camp, they had a surprise in store, as they were dumped in the Jungle Junkyard – a basic camp that contains overgrown greenery, rusty corrugated metal and zero luxury. 

However, it was not all as it seemed as the Jungle Junkyard car came down to reveal a luxurious double bed, a container revealed a hidden large sofa, and a cargo box opened with a large bathtub with bubbles, bath salts and H๏τ water.

A red chest opened to reveal a gas cooker and a hidden fridge door was revealed to be stocked with smoothies and a fruit platter.   

Ant and Dec explained that over the next few days they will have to complete a series of missions in order to win food at the Jungle Junkyard buffet for all of camp, by convincing their fellow campmates that they are living in squalor.

I’m A Celeb viewers have branded Maura Higgins and Reverend Richard Coles an ‘iconic duo’ as they gush that they’re already ‘obsessed’ with the ‘genius’ pairing

The television personality, 33, and priest, 62, made their entrance as late arrivals during Thursday night’s episode

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.’

‘#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.’

‘Oh I love this maura and richard partnership already #imaceleb #imacelebrity.’

‘Maura & Richard is a great pairing. Can’t wait to see more of them together! #ImACeleb.’

‘I can’t believe Maura and Richard have just made an already 10/10 series even better, I love them already #ImACeleb.’

But rather than joining the other campmates in the main camp, they had a surprise in store, as they were dumped in the Jungle Junkyard

However, after arriving and speaking with Ant and Dec all was not as it seemed as a luxurious double bed, a container revealing a hidden large sofa were all revealed

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

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‘#ImACeleb Richard and Maura….a dream team….better already than the others…’

‘Richard and Maura, quality television #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.’

During the episode, Maura and Richard’s first task read: ‘Your first real test will come tonight, if you can convince them to sacrifice one of their beds for you, then you will win the first three portions of food at the jungle buffet.

‘Beware when the intruder alarm sounds, you will not have long to hide the secrets of the junkyard, to do this just press the red ʙuттon.’

Hatching a plan, Richard said: ‘You’ve got to be in a state ok, and I’ve got to be really worried about you.’

Main camp also received a letter, revealing that two celebrities have moved into the Jungle Junkyard and they need to earn their place in main camp by completing chores for their fellow campmates, starting with their washing up.

As Coleen Rooney and GK Barry were on washing up duty, the pair headed down to the Jungle Junkyard to meet the Maura and Richard and hand over their dirty dishes

Later in the show, Maura and Richard were tasked with writing a letter to main camp to try and convince them to give up a bed

As Coleen Rooney and GK Barry were on washing up duty, the pair headed down to the Jungle Junkyard to meet the Maura and Richard and hand over their dirty dishes.

As the alarm sounded in the Jungle junkyard, marking the arrival of Coleen and GK, Richard and Maura rush to hide away all their luxury items before they arrived.

Putting on their best acting performances, they showed Coleen and GK around their very basic camp and go on about have a terrible time.

The pair asked Coleen and GK if the main camp might be able to spare a bed for Maura for that night to save her sleeping on the floor.

Maura and Richard’s acting soon paid off as Coleen admitted on the way back to main camp, ‘I feel bad leaving them there’.

And as they rejoined the main camp, GK added: ‘It’s like a jail, I don’t know if Maura is going to last.’

Later in the show, Maura and Richard were tasked with writing a letter to main camp to try and convince them to give up a bed.

Oti shared the letter with her fellow campmates which does do the trick, as Radio 1 DJ Dean agreed to surrender his bed, and the celebrities carry it down to the Jungle Junkyard for a victorious Maura and Richard.

To find out more tune into I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! 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.