Reverend Richard Coles was recently revealed as a late campmate on ITV's I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! alongside Love Island star Maura Higgins.
The author is currently living in a luxury camp away from the main campsite and is tricking their fellow stars into thinking that they are living in a junkyard.
So far, viewers of I'm A Celebrity have been loving Coles and his humour with one fan saying: "Richard and Maura are MY WINNERS ALREADY."
Suriname cherry pressé in Cayenne! pic.twitter.com/4UWzTrPr20
— Richard Coles (@RevRichardColes) November 14, 2024
What is Richard Coles's net worth?
Richard Coles has an estimated net worth of £3.9 million according to National World.
The author got his fortune for his part in two major bands of the 80s as well as his book publishing deals.
The Reverend is writing the likes of popular books Fathomless Riches, A Death In The Parish, Murder Before Evensong and Murder at the Monastery.
Plus, Coles banked some cash for appearing on TV shows like Strictly Come Dancing, Songs of Praise, Celebrity MastChef, QI and Have I Got News For You?
What band was Reverend Richard Coles in?
Before becoming an acclaimed author, Coles was in two popular bands in the 1980s/
In 1983, he joined Bronski Beat, best known for their hit Smalltown Boy, before he late the band in 1985.
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Three years later, Coles along with friend Jimmy Somerville, created the band The Communards.
The band only stayed for three years but got three top 10 hits in the UK with their biggest-selling song, 'Don't Leave Me This Way'.
The Communards are also known for the songs You Are My World, Never Can Say Goodbye, Disenchanted and Forbidden Love.
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