I’m A Celeb stars give fans a first look as they film pilot for spin-off show after unexpected friendship in the jungle

Published on August 21, 2025 at 09:28 AM
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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.

Two people on a beach; one holds a video camera.
Rev Richard Coles and GK Barry teased a new project together
Two I'm A Celeb stars sitting and talking.
Richard and GK formed a close bond while in the jungle
Two people at an outdoor table, pouring tea and enjoying scones and strawberries.
The pair were all smiles in the social media snaps

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 episode project.

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

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Here's every star who has been crowned King or Queen of the Jungle to date:

  • 2024: Danny Jones, McFly star
  • 2023: Sam Thompson, Made in Chelsea star
  • 2022: Jill Scott, England footballer
  • 2021: Danny Miller, Emmerdale star
  • 2020: Giovanna Fletcher, actress and podcaster
  • 2019: Jacqueline Jossa, EastEnders star
  • 2018: Harry Redknapp, England legend
  • 2017: Georgia Toffolo, Made In Chelsea star
  • 2016: Scarlett Moffatt, Gogglebox star
  • 2015: Vicky Pattison, Geordie Shore star
  • 2014: Carl Fogarty, famed racer
  • 2013: Kian Egan, Westlife star
  • 2012: Charlie Brooks, EastEnders actor
  • 2011: Dougie Poynter, McFly star
  • 2010: Stacey Solomon, X Factor star now TV personality
  • 2009: Gino D’ACampo, TV Chef
  • 2008: Joe Swash, TV personality
  • 2007: Christopher Biggins, actor
  • 2006: Matt Willis, Busted star
  • 2005: Carol Thatcher, author and broadcaster
  • 2004 (second series): Joe Pasquale, comedian
  • 2004: Kerry Katona, Atomic Kitten star and reality star
  • 2003: 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.” 

Two people posing by a "Danger Keep Off" sign on a beach.
Fans were thrilled to see the pair reunited

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