TELLY vicar Richard Coles is set to become the latest addition to the jungle – but he’s already made his million from being a man of the cloth.
Richard, 62, will enter I’m A Celebrity tonight, along with Love Island star Maura Higgins.
Reverend Richard Coles is entering I’m A Celebrity tonight[/caption]
The TV vicar earns almost as much as campmate Coleen Rooney[/caption]
Most of the constants in this year’s line-up are looking forward to big pay day in exchange for taking part in the show.
But former pop star Rev Coles, who was in 80s group The Communards with Jimmy Somerville, has already reaped in the benefits of being the nation’s favourite TV vicar.
Richard’s firm Mistramark Ltd has paid £179,047 in corporation tax over 2022 and 2023.
The rate at the time was 19 per cent, meaning the company netted around £940k profit.
The business is sitting on £542,977 in ready cash in the bank.
It also has healthy reserves of £354,477, which is three times the previous year of £128,736.
The rich Rev – who was also in 80s band Bronski Beat – is up there as a one of the best paid stars on the box.
Along with his music career, Richard has made his money from his successful career on the box.
He has appeared on shows including Strictly Come Dancing, Celebrity MasterChef, Songs Of Praise and Newsnight Review, along with panel game shows such as Have I Got News For You? and QI.
Richard has worked in radio and has also penned a pile of successful crime novels, along with a top selling autobiography.
Yet the Rev Richard is still terrified of what lies ahead on I’m A Celeb, as he is scared of heights and is praying that he won’t be made to do a challenge which includes it.
Confessing which trials he fears most, Richard said: “Anything up high.
“I actually froze with fear on the stepladder the other day.
“So anything which means walking some horrible, rickety tightrope or something.
“But I know that there will be somebody burly with a harness to keep me from falling.”
Speaking about preparing for jungle life by slimming down, Richard also joked: “My run-up to the show was going on a cruise, so I’ve been on a, like, 5,000 calories a day diet.
“So I think I’m already fatter since my measurements the day before yesterday.
“So no, I’ve not done that at all. I tried to, and I thought I should, because I imagine the body will notice going from 5,000 calories a day to 500 calories a day.”
Richard and Love Island star Maura will head into the Australian jungle as latecomers tonight.
The pair are facing a horrible twist, however, and will reportedly be dumped in Jungle Junkyard with no luxury items.
I’m A Celebrity 2024 rich list
Coleen Rooney: Together with her footballer legend husband Wayne Rooney, Coleen has a joint £200million fortune. Coleen has contributed a cool £19million to this.
Danny Jones: The McFly star has a net worth of £4million due to his huge music career and job as a coach on The Voice UK.
Alan Halsall: Alan’s Coronation Street salary has been reported as £100,000 a year. His net worth is said to be over £4million.
Maura Higgins: The 2019 Love Island contestant has amassed an estimated £3.2million fortune as a brand ambassador since leaving the villa.
Melvin Odoom: Thanks to hosting shows and events including Radio 1’s The Live Lounge, The Xtra Factor and The Brit Awards, Melvin has made £3million.
Tulisa: It has been reported that Tulisa’s net worth stands at £2.2million. She has made her money from her career with N-Dubz and a two-year judging slot on The X Factor. In 2018, she won a legal battle after claiming she co-wrote Will.i.am and Britney Spears’ Scream & Shout. Scream and Shout. A judge ruled she must get 10 per cent of all royalties from the song, which has sold 3million digital downloads worldwide.
Oti Mabuse: Oti’s rumoured salary as a pro dancer on Strictly Come Dancing was said to be £410,000. She is now a judge on The Masked Singer and Dancing On Ice. The latest filings for hers and her husband’s business listed assets of £510,953.
Dean McCullough: Radio star Dean’s net worth is largely unknown, but some sources have pegged it at £1million.
Barry McGuigan: The boxing legend’s current net worth remains unknown, although he has had several financial issues due to failed companies and a crippling £6million legal battle.
Reverend Richard Coles: The TV vicar has amassed a £1million fortune. He has penned best seller crime novels, hosted radio shows and appeared in numerous telly programmes, including Strictly Come Dancing.
GK Barry: Grace Keeling – aka GK Barry – is poised to become a millionaire thanks to her podcast and social media ventures. She is also now a panelist on ITV’s Loose Women.
Jane Moore: The star is best known as a panellist on Loose Women and a columnist for The Sun and The Sunday Times. Her net worth is unknown.
According to MailOnline, they will be placed in “squalor”.
A show source told the publication: “Maura and Richard Coles are in for the shock of their lives when they enter the Australian jungle as they will be sleeping in a horrible junkyard.
“In true I’m A Celeb fashion all is not what it seems, and viewers will soon discover the jungle has many secrets.”
Richard has made his fortune through various ventures[/caption]
He has written a stack of Sunday Times Bestseller crime books[/caption]
Richard also has a successful TV career and appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2017[/caption]
He has appeared on numerous TV game shows[/caption]
Richard admits he is frightened of heights[/caption]
