Rev Richard Coles is a writer and TV star. He lost weight after using a special medicine. But he gained some weight back after running out of the medicine while in Vietnam.

Richard loves Vietnamese food. He ate a lot, but now he's trying to lose weight again. He uses a medicine called Mounjaro. It helps him. He doesn't exercise like he used to, and he likes food and wine.

Richard lost 15 to 20% of his body weight. This is a good target for the medicine he's using. He's happy with the results.

Reverend Richard Coles was seen in 2023.

His neighbors used the same medicine and told him it was great. So he started using it too.

Rev Richard Coles wrote a book for kids called A Heist Before Bedtime. It's about true stories of strange events.

The book has stories about a person who sold the Eiffel Tower, a bug zoo robbery, and bears breaking into homes.

Each story is short and fun to read. It includes famous hoaxes like the Cottingley Fairies.

Richard might write a fictional book for kids in the future.

He enjoyed writing this book because it made him think about what it's like to be a kid again.

Richard loves being around kids. He used to do school assemblies and work with the Scouts.

Rev Richard Coles was seen in 2023.

Richard is 64 and thinks about being a grandfather. But he didn't have kids, so it's not possible for him now.

His late partner thought about adopting, but they never did it.

Richard thought about having a kid with a friend, but he wasn't sure if it was right for him.

Now Richard lives with his partner, actor Richard 'Dickie' Cant. They met on a dating app in 2022.

They might get married, but they're not in a hurry. They just want to spend time together.

Richard Coles

Although he's not a vicar anymore, Richard still goes to church. He misses working with kids, though.

His friends are having grandchildren, so Richard is like a grandfather to them.

Richard is writing more books, including a ghost story and a book of kids' poems.

He loves singing and joined a choir. He's part of the Brighton Festival Chorus.

Richard Coles attended the Pride Of Britain Awards 2025.

Later this year, he'll be on a TV show with dancer Oti Mabuse. They'll travel through South Africa.

Richard would love to be on another reality TV show called The Traitors.

A Heist Before Bedtime by Rev Richard Coles is now available for £14.99.