Loretta Bruce, mother of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! star GK Barry joined Lorraine Kelly to discuss her daughter’s jungle escapades.
During the conversation on Lorraine’s show, the Scottish presenter highlighted the unexpected friendship between Loose Women’s Grace Keeling – better known as GK Barry, and Reverend Richard Coles.
ITV audiences have been captivated by the pair’s camaraderie. Their deep discussions about the Reverend’s faith and his journey to acceptance after coming out as gay have earned praise from viewers nationwide.
Loretta wasn’t shocked by their close connection, having anticipated their bond upon learning that the Reverend would be joining the reality series, reports .
Discussing this year’s I’m A Celebrity highlights, Lorraine remarked, “It’s been lovely to watch that friendship she’s got with the Reverend Richard Coles. They clearly have just hit it off together.”
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GK Barry and Reverend Richard Cole have become good friend on the show (Image: ITV)
To which Loretta replied, “Absolutely, do you know when I realised he was actually going to take part in the show I knew immediately that she would bond with him and he is absolutely wonderful.”
GK’s mother lauded the 62 year old former star of synthpop band the Communards for his transformative impact on the camp dynamics, particularly in relation to her daughter.
Lorraine touched on their relationship, which has become a talking point on this year’s . She said, “It’s been lovely to watch that friendship she’s got with the Reverend Richard Coles. They clearly have just hit it off together.”
Loretta already predicted the two would be good chums (Image: ITV)
Loretta responded: “Absolutely, do you know when I realised he was actually going to take part in the show I knew immediately that she would bond with him and he is absolutely wonderful.”
In an interview with Lorraine, she commended the Reverend for his positive influence on GK’s jungle experience, stating: “He has actually brought her…. he has made her less nervous.”
GK’s mum hailed the 62-year-old, a former star of the synthpop band the Communards, for switching up the dynamic in camp – which Loretta claimed was very much needed – especially where her daughter had been concerned.
She added: “He’s calmed everything and I think stay tuned because they are a really good partnership together and he’s definitely done wonders for her and I’m so glad he’s joined the camp.
“I just think he’s brought a really important thing which is calmness.”
Lorraine airs weekdays on ITV1, from 6am.