I'm A Celeb stars give fans a first look as they film pilot for spin-off show after unexpected friendship in the jungle
sneak peek I'm A Celeb stars give fans a first look as they film pilot for spin-off show after unexpected friendship in the jungle
TWO much-loved I'm A Celebrity stars shared a first look as they filmed a pilot for a spin-off show.
The famous faces formed an unexpected friendship in the jungle last year.
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Rev Richard Coles and GK Barry teased a new project together
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Richard and GK formed a close bond while in the jungle
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The pair were all smiles in the social media snaps
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GK Barry, 26, and Reverend Richard Coles, 63, struck up a bond upon the latter's late arrival in camp.
The pair have now teased an on-screen reunion, while filming a pilot for a potential new show.
Taking to Instagram, Richard shared a selection of photos of the duo posed together.
He wrote: "You asked, we delivered!
"The wait is finally over as I was reunited with my jungle bestie @gkbarry_ in Worthing today."
One follower commented: "Love this!! Glorious legends back together!"
Another added: "OMG YESSS. The jungle duo are backkk."
A third said: "Loved you two in the jungle."
While a fourth remarked: "Awww buzzing!"
Internet personality GK - real name Grace Keeling - left the ITV jungle in fifth place.
Rev Richard Coles reunites with camp best friend GK Barry after I'm A Celeb final
Former Communards star Richard reached the final - finishing third behind Coleen Rooney and Danny Jones.
Viewers saw the Strictly alum share his coming out story in an emotional heart to heart with GK.
They were fascinated as the duo discussed how he juggled being gay with his religion.
GK, real name Grace Keeling, had asked: 'Did you find it quite difficult being gay and doing that job?'
Richard confessed: 'No, not at all. I've never given it a moment's twinge of anxiety over whether God thought it was alright or not.
"Whether other people thought it was alright or not, well I'm happy to have that argument…'
I'm A Celebrity - All The Winners
Here's every star who has been crowned King or Queen of the Jungle to date: 2024: Danny Jones, McFly star
Danny Jones, McFly star 2023: Sam Thompson, Made in Chelsea star
Sam Thompson, Made in Chelsea star 2022: Jill Scott, England footballer
Jill Scott, England footballer 2021: Danny Miller, Emmerdale star
Danny Miller, Emmerdale star 2020 : Giovanna Fletcher, actress and podcaster
: Giovanna Fletcher, actress and podcaster 2019: Jacqueline Jossa, EastEnders star
Jacqueline Jossa, EastEnders star 2018: Harry Redknapp, England legend
Harry Redknapp, England legend 2017: Georgia Toffolo, Made In Chelsea star
Georgia Toffolo, Made In Chelsea star 2016: Scarlett Moffatt, Gogglebox star
Scarlett Moffatt, Gogglebox star 2015: Vicky Pattison, Geordie Shore star
Vicky Pattison, Geordie Shore star 2014: Carl Fogarty, famed racer
Carl Fogarty, famed racer 2013: Kian Egan, Westlife star
Kian Egan, Westlife star 2012: Charlie Brooks, EastEnders actor
Charlie Brooks, EastEnders actor 2011: Dougie Poynter, McFly star
Dougie Poynter, McFly star 2010: Stacey Solomon, X Factor star now TV personality
Stacey Solomon, X Factor star now TV personality 2009: Gino D'ACampo, TV Chef
Gino D'ACampo, TV Chef 2008: Joe Swash, TV personality
Joe Swash, TV personality 2007: Christopher Biggins, actor
Christopher Biggins, actor 2006: Matt Willis, Busted star
Matt Willis, Busted star 2005: Carol Thatcher, author and broadcaster
Carol Thatcher, author and broadcaster 2004 (second series): Joe Pasquale, comedian
Joe Pasquale, comedian 2004: Kerry Katona, Atomic Kitten star and reality star
Kerry Katona, Atomic Kitten star and reality star 2003: Phil Tufnell, England Cricketer
Phil Tufnell, England Cricketer 2002: Tony Blackburn, Radio DJ
There was also an All Star series in South Africa in 2023, which was won by Myleene Klass.
He added: 'Also, I was not the first.
"Sometimes I look at documents from the early church, or the church of the middle ages and I just think - so gay.'
GK admitted in the Bush Telegraph: 'I came into this jungle, maybe not knowing who I would gel with or who I would be close with in here and never in a million years if you told me that I would be getting on best with a reverend would I have believed you.
"But, he is honestly... I think he might be my favourite person in here.'
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