Aitch is hoping to make his family proud
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I’m A Celebrity.. Get Me Out Of Here is just around the corner, with a star-studded line-up including rapper Aitch making their way into the jungle.
It’s that time of year again, when fans all over the UK tune in every night to watch a group of well-known celebs take on their greatest fears to become the new King or Queen of the Jungle – and the trials have already started.
This year, there have already been a series of changes made, including a limit on how many Bushtucker Trials can be done by any one star. But ahead of the show starting, rapper Aitch has opened up on why he wanted to do it this year – and what annoying habits he has.
He is doing the show for his sister (Credit: ITV)
How will Aitch get on in the jungle?
Aitch revealed that he does have an annoying habit which may get on his campmates’ nerves – and that is snoring. But Aitch is hoping that it won’t be too bad, and even thinks there is a possibility he has just managed to find a way to stop completely!
He explained that he’s an “on and off” snorer, but managed to avoid doing it on the plane to Australia. For that bizarre reason, he thinks he may have “entered a new chapter” where it doesn’t happen any more. But only time will tell!
As for why he’s actually doing the show, that is more of an emotional story for Aitch, as he wants to make his little sister proud.
Aitch is entering the jungle (Credit: ITV)
Why did Aitch say yes to I’m A Celebrity?
Aitch is an ambassador for the Down’s Syndrome Association, which his younger sister Gracie has. So, for Aitch, doing I’m A Celebrity… is a chance for him to raise awareness about the genetic condition.
He spoke to The Sun about termination laws regarding Down Syndrome and how women carrying a baby with Downs can chose to end their pregnancy “a day before giving birth”.
Aitch admitted: “I feel like there are certain times where, don’t get me wrong, I could be selfish about it. My sister is good and she always will be. And that is my main concern.
“But at the same time, I’m not just doing it for people with Down’s Syndrome. I am also doing it for the people around them as well. I don’t want anyone to be disheartened if they do find out someone in the family has Down Syndrome.”
The 25-year-old rapper also explained that he sees Gracie’s disability it as “a blessing”. And said that anyone will “have the best time” if they’re spending it with someone with Downs.
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