I’m A Celebrity fans have praised Oti Mabuse and Reverend Richard Coles for their touching conversation.
Sitting together on the hammocks, the pair began an emotional talk.
The two opened up about the harder moments in their lives that came to the forefront during their time in the jungle.
During the episode, while chatting to Richard, Oti shared her premature birth story.
Explaining that her baby was placed in an incubator after birth, and as she couldn’t hold her she used her voice to connect with her, she explained: “They find comfort in your voice.”
She added: “For two months, every single day we’d sing church music.”
Richard shared his own story: “I remember going once to baptise a little boy, a premature boy, he was born very premature, he was only just alive…”
Stopping what he was saying because he was overcome with emotion at the memory, Richard fought back tears, as Oti got up to give him a hug.
He went on: “I just remember he was this tiny little pulse of life, and David [his then partner] got a pipette of water and we blessed it, and we baptised him and he survived and now he’s a healthy young footballer, which is great! But I just felt so… it was such a precious thing.”
Oti agreed: “They are, my daughter was really, really tiny when she was born. It’s hell. It’s hell to be in the hospital, to hear those sounds, to not see your baby’s eyes for a week, it’s hell to constantly look for advice from the doctors.”
Trying not to cry, Oti shared what she called the worst thing for her, which was that “every night, you need to leave them, you need to leave your baby in someone else’s hands.”
Saying that she can’t wait for Richard to meet her, Oti asked: “Maybe you can say a prayer over her, I would really love that.”
Richard admitted: “I’ve already said a prayer for her actually.”
With tears in her eyes, she thanked Richard and gave him a big hug.
During the conversation, Richard also opened up about the loss of his former partner, David.
He confessed to Oti: “I miss him… He’s just left a massive hole in my life and I’m living my life around that loss.”
Richard went on to explain that his partner struggled with alcohol and eventually passed following liver problems.
Fans rushed to social media to share their love for the pair after becoming emotional listening to conversation.
One fan wrote: “What an amazing, gentle, kind soul Rev Richard is – he’s one special man”
Another posted on X: “oti is so sweet and caring.”
Many praised that many of the conversation between the celebs have been about mental health.
A fan admitted: “Love how MH has been at the root of conversations so far this season. It’s so important that you talk to one another no matter who you are or whatever your situation you’re never alone ❤️”
Another posted, praising the cast: “seriously, the casting crew are for this year’s series of this show have done an amazing job as the celebs are talking about their mental health and how they have been. definitely one of the best casting of this show in a while.”
#ImACeleb #imacelebrity2024 @RevRichardColes What an amazing, gentle, kind soul Rev Richard is – he’s one special man
— Mrs S (@Suzes69Szalkai) November 26, 2024
Reverend Richard is such a beautiful person. I just adore him and the personalities he brings out. Legend. #imaceleb pic.twitter.com/siD3U4xt3o
— LV 🏴🇸🇬🇭🇰🇹🇭 🇨🇭 🇬🇧 (@girlabroadback) November 26, 2024
oti is so sweet and caring #imaceleb
— el (@anyaataylorjoy) November 26, 2024
oti is the sweetest person she deserves the world #ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/1Diqm6Wdm8
— l. (@jnkjude) November 26, 2024
Love how MH has been at the root of conversations so far this season. It’s so important that you talk to one another no matter who you are or whatever your situation you’re never alone ❤️. #ItsOktoTalk #MentalHealthMatters #ImaCeleb pic.twitter.com/EKuLKzbFxX
— Ryan Glendenning (@RyanTheSoapking) November 26, 2024
seriously, the casting crew are for this year’s series of this show have done an amazing job as the celebs are talking about their mental health and how they have been. definitely one of the best casting of this show in a while #ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/HYJAmFt00s
— chantelle 🧸 (@languageloves) November 26, 2024
