December 21st 2024.
After his successful stint on I'm A Celebrity, Reverend Richard Coles has been making headlines once again, this time for revealing a surprising family connection. During his appearance on The Last Leg, the 62-year-old media personality shared that his brother, Andy Coles, was a spy in the 1980s. This revelation comes just days after an inquiry was launched into Andy's sexual history with a teenage activist.
Host Adam Hills was quick to inquire about the spy connection, with fellow guest Alex Jones joking that Richard could potentially be a spy himself. But it was Richard who confirmed the surprising truth, stating that his brother had retired from his spy career. When Alex asked for more details, Richard shared that Andy was actually a "spy cop" and that his actions are currently under investigation.
The audience was met with laughter and shock as Richard continued to reveal more about his brother's undercover life, including his unconventional appearance during family gatherings. Richard joked that he initially thought Andy was going through an "early midlife crisis", but later found out that it was all part of his undercover persona.
Adam then asked the burning question on everyone's minds - who was Andy infiltrating? To which Richard replied that he couldn't disclose that information. Despite being the brother of a spy, Richard claimed that he was unaware of Andy's actions and is only learning about it now through the public inquiry.
The inquiry, which took place last week, revealed that Andy had formed a sexual relationship with a teenage activist without disclosing his true identity. The activist, known as Jessica, described Andy as "disgusting" and "gross" and claims that he took advantage of her naivety. It was only years later, through a passage in Richard's autobiography, that Jessica discovered Andy's true identity.
The inquiry also stated that Andy would have faced disciplinary action for gross misconduct if he hadn't already left the police force in 2013. Jessica recalled the moment when Andy made his move on her, stating that he "lunged straight at me and kissed me" while they were watching TV together. She was left in shock and unsure of how to react, but didn't want to hurt his feelings.
Andy is just one of 139 police officers who are being investigated as part of the undercover policing inquiry, which looks into officers who adopted fake identities to spy on political groups. Despite Andy denying the relationship, the Metropolitan Police have confirmed that it took place from 1992 to 1993 and that he would have faced disciplinary action if he was still in the force.
The Last Leg on Channel 4 provided a platform for Richard to share this surprising family secret, and they encouraged their audience to catch up on the episode. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures to share, you can get in touch with The Agency entertainment team through email, phone, or by visiting their Submit Stuff page.
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