“Soft Spot Confession Sparks ‘Showmance’ Rumours”: Fans Question Aitch & Shona McGarty After Unexpected Jungle Moment

I’m A Celebrity is facing accusations of a ‘showmance’ just days into the series after Aitch confessed he has a ‘soft spot’ for Shona McGarty

I’m A Celebrity has been hit with fresh “showmance” speculation only days into the new series, after Aitch openly admitted he has a “soft spot” for Shona McGarty — a comment that immediately sent viewers into debate mode.

The rapper, 25, was mid-shower with his fellow campmate AngryGinge during Friday’s episode when he opened up about his brewing feelings for the EastEnders star, 34

The 25-year-old rapper made the revelation during Friday’s episode while sharing a mid-shower moment with fellow campmate AngryGinge. As the pair washed off the jungle grit, Aitch casually dropped the line that set social media alight: “I’ve got a bit of a soft spot for Shona, me.”

‘I’ve got a bit of a soft spot for Shona, me,’ he said, before he was later seen sitting down beside the actress for a chat
‘Y’alright,’ he said to Shona, who said she was good, before he added: ‘What do your reckon we’re eating today?’

Moments later, he was seen sitting beside the EastEnders actress, 34, striking up a friendly chat.
“Y’alright?” he asked. Shona smiled and said she was fine before Aitch added, “What do you reckon we’re eating today? I’m going to be honest… I reckon it’s some sort of funky animal.”
Shona fired back with: “Tadpoles’ a***holes? Something like that,” making Aitch burst into laughter.

Late arrivals Vogue Williams and Tom Read Wilson were also seen whispering about the duo, admitting they thought the pair might actually be a good match.

Late arrivals Vogue Williams And Tom Read Wilson were then see discussing the pair, as they admitted they thought they’d make a good couple
But while many fans were all for the blossoming romance, many viewers speculated that it could be a showmance

But while a wave of fans instantly began shipping the possible jungle romance, another group wasn’t so convinced — and quickly accused the show of pushing a storyline.

Suspicious viewers wrote on X:
“Ah, the Shona and Aitch chat is giving producer-suggested showmance vibes.”
“Okay… let’s wrap up this Aitch and Shona storyline.”
“What’s with the Aitch x Shona propaganda?”
“Are they trying to matchmake these two?”

Still, many others were fully invested from the moment the flirtation surfaced:
“I saw it coming from the start.”
“I’m rooting for Shona and Aitch.”
“They’d be sooo good together — jungle romance, please!”
“Omg we NEED this relationship.”

While the budding chemistry dominated conversation, another moment from the episode sparked its own firestorm — Vogue Williams’ striking jungle entrance.

The 40-year-old podcaster — who joined alongside Tom in Thursday’s show — turned heads when she revealed her toned six-pack during a dip in the creek. Wearing a pale blue bikini, Vogue’s chiselled abs quickly became the talk of social media.

Fans posted:
“Vogue Williams’ six-pack is genuinely inspiring.”
“Vogue Williams is #fit.”

But not everyone was impressed. Some accused her of fishing for compliments after she admitted to Ruby Wax that she felt “so ugly.”

Critics wrote:
“Vogue calling herself ugly? Please.”
“She just wants everyone to call her attractive.”
“Eww, put me right off her.”

Ruby, however, jumped to defend her, telling Vogue: “You’re the prettiest person I’ve ever seen in my life.”

Vogue then confessed she had permanent liner tattooed on her lips, which prompted Ruby to ask what else she had done.
“Loads of Botox!” Vogue laughed.
Ruby replied: “Oh really? I’ve got a lot of that too!”

Later in the Bush Telegraph, Ruby reflected: “I’ve had things removed and lifted, and once told Jennifer Saunders you couldn’t notice. She said: ‘Are you kidding? Of course you can!’”

Before entering the jungle, Vogue openly admitted she worried about “losing the ass that took so long to build” during the competition.
Speaking on her Vogue & Amber podcast, she explained:
“I’m considering the free time I’ll have in there… I’m going to have little gym classes. I can’t lose this ass — it took too long to build. I’m just going to squat my way around the jungle!”

But even with Vogue’s fitness talk and Ruby’s humour, it was Aitch and Shona who dominated the night — and whether fans see blossoming romance or a producer-crafted subplot, one thing is clear: the jungle has just delivered its first major talking point of the season.