Reverend Richard Coles scolded by church for using ‘bad word’ on Have I Got News For You

The Reverend Richard Coles, 58, has opened up about his concerns ahead of trying his hand at stand-up comedy for Stand Up And Deliver, a new two-part series on Channel 4 in support of Stand Up To Cancer. The former Strictly Come Dancing star admitted he will try to be careful about slipping up and using a “bad word” during his performance.
It comes after he was recently reprimanded by the church for doing just that on Have I Got News For You.
Richard said he could risk disciplinary action for uttering foul language, according to the Clergy Discipline Measure.
Speaking out on the moment he was scolded for his words on the panel show, he said: “I could be done under the terms of the clergy discipline measure.
“I once let out a bad word on Have I Got News For You.


