Reverend Richard Coles’ Hilarious Take on the Slippery Side of Fame
In a humorous campfire chat on I’m A Celebrity, Reverend Richard Coles revealed how showering fans of The Communards left him feeling less than a rock star. Sharing tales of fame’s quirks with fellow celebs, each story sparked laughter over the trials and tribulations of celebrity life—from knicker hailstorms to frantic fans.
In the wild heart of the jungle, ITV’s I’m A Celebrity star, Reverend Richard Coles, recently dished to his camp mates about one of his biggest letdowns from his chart-topping days. The 62-year-old, who initially clamoured to fame back in the 1980s as a saxophonist for Bronski Beat, later founded The Communards alongside the lovely Jimmy Somerville. Despite the glamour of their chart-topping hit “Don’t Leave Me This Way,” Richard cringed at his experience with overzealous fans, recalling a moment in Ireland when he was pelted with knickers rather than the adoration one would expect!
“I joke that never in the history of recorded sound did a girl throw her knickers at a band to less effect,” he reminisced with a chuckle, revealing that Jimmy simply fashioned a scrunchie from one pair, leaving both men unfazed by the undergarment shower. The story ignited a nostalgia fest among his fellow celebs, with McFly’s Danny Jones sharing how he felt like a celebrity when girls chased their car, banging on windows in a frenzy. For him, being able to uplift people’s spirits offers a satisfying pinch of joy, turning fright into delight.
Boxing champ Barry McGuigan shared his tale of woe, having come home to a quarter of a million people after winning Commonwealth gold at 17. “Because Ireland was going through all the troubles… I was sort of a peace ambassador, and let’s just say, there were a few bad boys hoping I’d get flattened in the ring,” he quipped. Meanwhile, reality star Maura Higgins got a shock when she was mobbed upon her arrival at Heathrow post-Love Island fame, saying it was mayhem as staff had to bust her out on a bus! Even Coronation Street’s Alan Halsall felt fame was a tad hard to manage now that he’s a father, with Coleen Rooney chiming in about the challenges of balancing fame while being a parent, confessing that she had to advise Wayne not to attend football games because it turned into a circus. Yet amidst the whirlwind of fame, Barry insisted, “I wouldn’t change anything.” Overall, the camp reminiscing left us with a good giggle!
Celebrity culture can be as wild as a jungle, and for some like Reverend Richard Coles, it has its fair share of unexpected downsides. Originally famous for his music career in the 80s with hits that hit the ceiling, Coles’ experiences with adoring (and not-so-adoring) fans showcase the quirks of fame that many public figures face. This discussion in the jungle illustrates how celebrity status can dramatically alter everyday experiences, from concerts to simple outings, demanding one to navigate a world where every move is under the spotlight.
In a lively exchange of celebrity experiences, Reverend Richard Coles painted a comically honest picture of fame—where being showered with knickers turned out to be less glorious than one might think! From heartwarming anecdotes about uplifting fans to the realities of facing a throng of admirers, this session in the jungle gave us all a hearty laugh. Ultimately, whether it’s knickers or concerts, fame continues to weave its quirky tapestry in the lives of beloved stars. Would we trade it for normal? Barry says no!
Original Source: www.mirror.co.uk
