November 25th 2024.
Reverend Richard Coles was taken aback when GK Barry opened up to him about her sexuality. The two unlikely campmates on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! have been bonding in the main camp after entering as latecomers. Richard, a 62-year old Church of England priest, and Maura Higgins, a 34-year old TV personality, have left behind their luxuries in the Jungle Junkyard and formed some unexpected connections with their fellow campmates.
During a conversation with podcaster GK Barry, whose real name is Grace Keeling, Richard opened up about his own sexuality. Grace, whose girlfriend is a footballer named Ella Rutherford, then made a NSFW confession of her own, causing Richard to blush. Richard, who is known for his radio shows, crime novels, and guest appearances on TV panels, retired from his clerical duties in 2022.
Grace, a TikTok star, asked Richard about the challenges of being gay and serving as a priest. Richard replied that he personally did not find it difficult and never had any doubts about whether God accepted him. However, he acknowledged that there may be some who disagree with his sexuality, and he is willing to have that discussion. He also mentioned that he was not the first gay person in the Church, and sometimes when he looks at documents from the early or medieval church, he sees evidence of other gay individuals.
In the Bush Telegraph, Grace reflected on her surprise at becoming close with Richard in the jungle. She never would have expected to bond with a reverend, but she now considers him one of her favorite people in the camp. Viewers have also been loving their friendship and were amused when Grace educated Richard on lesbian terminology. She shared her experience of attending a camp as a young teenager, where she was told not to have sex before marriage. But even at the age of 13, she knew that she saw her future as a lesbian. Richard was unfamiliar with the term "scissoring," which Grace explained to him as a "lesbian thing." She then joked with him that he probably didn't want to know any more, to which he agreed.
Their conversation then turned to Grace asking Richard about the most interesting person he has ever met. Richard sweetly replied that he was looking at her. Fans of the show have been loving their friendship and some are even rooting for Grace to win. Many are also hoping that Richard will make an appearance on Grace's podcast in the future.
As the show continues, viewers can't wait to see what other unexpected connections will form between the campmates. And who knows, maybe Reverend Richard Coles and GK Barry will continue their friendship outside of the jungle. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can share them with the entertainment team at The Agency by emailing or calling them, or by visiting their Submit Stuff page. They would love to hear from you!
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