Former EastEnders star Shona McGarty has finally opened up about her relationship with I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! campmate Aitch — and while she insists they are not officially a couple, both stars admit there is something quietly growing between them.
Aitch revealed to Kemi that he’d love to duet with Shona
The 34-year-old actress, who finished third on the ITV reality series, addressed weeks of speculation during an appearance on Lorraine, after fans became captivated by her closeness with the 25-year-old rapper, whose real name is Harrison Armstrong.
He had a soft spot for her on the show
“I mean, I’m over 10 years older than him,” Shona said honestly. “At first everything felt a bit difficult because of that. But we just had the same energy level — we were both hyper and silly — and that’s why we got on.”
Although she laughed off claims that they are already in a relationship, she did not deny that a deeper connection developed in the jungle.
A man with blue eyes comforts a woman with dark hair who appears distressed, holding her hand and resting his head near her shoulder. 3 Fans hoped they would get together despite the age gapCredit: ITV
“He’s like my little brother, I was like his older sister,” she added, before softly admitting: “But we really did click in a way neither of us expected.”
💬 Aitch Breaks His Silence About Shona
Friends of the rapper say Aitch has also been opening up privately about how important Shona became to him during the show.
“At first I was honestly worried because she’s quite a bit older than me,” he reportedly shared. “But the more time we spent together, the less that mattered. She understood me in a way that not many people do.”
He went on to say that Shona was the person who made him feel safest in camp.
“There were days I felt overwhelmed and just wanted to shut down,” Aitch admitted. “But Shona was always there — checking in on me, joking with me, pulling me out of my own head. I don’t really know how to label it… I just know I care about her in a special way.”
He concluded: “We’re not rushing to define anything. I just want to keep getting to know Shona and see where things go.”
💛 A Bond That Didn’t End When The Jungle Did
Shona finished behind runner-up Tom Read Wilson and eventual King of the Jungle AngryGinge, but viewers noticed how visibly emotional she became when Aitch was eliminated in fourth place.
Since returning to the UK, the pair have stayed in close contact. Shona revealed that this year’s cast has formed a private WhatsApp group and speak daily.
“We’re all going to keep in touch,” she said. “That’s the beautiful thing about this experience — you really do make friends for life. I used to think the whole ‘big family’ thing was just a saying, but now I believe it. These people are my family.”
Sources close to the show say Shona and Aitch have been quietly checking in on each other, taking things slowly and allowing their connection to develop naturally without pressure.
🎶 More Than Just Jungle Memories
During her Lorraine appearance, Shona also spoke about her yodelling — a skill that became a surprise hit in camp.
“It’s something I do at home,” she laughed. “I learned it during lockdown. It’s just a little party trick.”
But it was her honesty about anxiety that resonated most deeply with fans.
“My anxiety has been up and down for as long as I can remember,” she said in her exit interview. “But in here I’ve learned so much about myself. It’s been a healing process.”
🌱 Looking Ahead
Shona also revealed she is keen to explore presenting work alongside acting, explaining that she wants to try “a bit of everything” in the next chapter of her career.
As for Aitch, he has remained mostly out of the spotlight since the show ended — but those close to him say he is still very much in touch with Shona.
They may still call themselves friends for now — but to fans who watched every glance, every hug and every quiet moment in the jungle, this feels less like an ending and more like the beginning of something special
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