Aitch Clarifies Romance Speculation with Shona McGarty
Former I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! contestant Aitch has provided a significant update regarding recent romance rumours that emerged during his time in the jungle. The 26-year-old rapper appeared on ITV's candid interview series, The Assembly, where he addressed speculation about his relationship with EastEnders actress Shona McGarty.
The Assembly Interview Details
Aitch's episode is scheduled to broadcast on ITV1 at 10.05pm on Wednesday, April 22. During the programme, he faced a series of uncompromising questions from the audience, including one from a woman named Jodie who directly quizzed him about the romance rumours. The Assembly is in its second run and features other notable celebrities such as Sir Stephen Fry, Nicola Sturgeon, Sir Lenny Henry, and Anna Maxwell Martin, with a sixth guest to be announced soon.
Denial of Flirting and Romance
When asked about EastEnders, Aitch immediately sensed the direction of the questioning, stating, "I know where this is going!" Jodie pointedly inquired, "Why were you flirting [with her]?" to which Aitch firmly insisted, "I wasn't flirting with her." He went on to confirm, "I've not gone out with her, no," effectively setting the record straight. This follows Shona McGarty's previous comments where she dismissed the rumours, citing their age difference and describing their bond as sibling-like.
Background on Jungle Romance Speculation
Romance speculation between Aitch and Shona McGarty began during the broadcast of I'm A Celebrity in Australia, where Aitch finished in fourth place and Shona in third. Aitch had confessed to having a "soft spot" for Shona, fueling media gossip. However, Shona later addressed the claims head-on, stating, "I mean, I'm like over 10 years older than him, and also honestly the rumours are rubbish. He is like my little brother, I was like his older sister, and we just had the same energy level."
Personal Revelations About Family
Beyond the romance rumours, Aitch shared heartfelt and candid stories during the interview. He spoke openly about his sister Gracie, who has Down's syndrome, revealing a personal incident from his college days. Aitch recounted confronting a fellow student who mocked his sister during a rap imitation, saying, "One time actually, he was pretending to be me rapping and then said a line about my sister that I didn't really like. And if you want me to keep it absolutely real with everyone, I [saw] him a couple days after in college, and I absolutely f***** him up." He emphasised that he does not condone violence but stood firm in protecting his family.
Light-Hearted Jungle Moments
In a lighter segment of the interview, Aitch was asked about his experience with spiders in the jungle. He responded humorously, "I could deal with it... I didn't like spiders yeah, but when you're in the jungle, you're so hungry." This anecdote added a touch of levity to the otherwise serious discussion about his personal life and media scrutiny.
Both The Assembly and I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! are available for streaming on ITVX, allowing fans to catch up on the full episodes and see Aitch's unfiltered responses firsthand.
