I’m a Celebrity viewers praised the heartwarming intergenerational friendship between Reverend Richard Coles and GK Barry, describing it as the most “wholesome” part of the series.

I’m A Celebrity camper and LGBTQ+ legend Richard Coles has become a big hit with viewers of the show, even being called the loveliest contestant ever. Richard, who retired from his duties as a Church of England vicar in 2022,

Coles first found fame as a pop star in the 80s, playing saxophone in Bronski Beat. He and Jimmy Somerville both left the group in 1985 to form the Communards, scoring a number one with their biggest hit Don't Leave Me This Way in 1986.