Rumours of a budding romance between rapper Aitch and former EastEnders actress Shona McGarty have been fuelled after the musician's manager gave her blessing to the potential couple. Via Culpin, who arrived at Brisbane Airport to support the 25-year-old Mancunian favourite to win this year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, shared her thoughts on the pair's connection.
Manager Gives Her Verdict
Speaking to the Daily Mail, Culpin initially described their bond as more of a 'brother and sister relationship'. However, when pressed on whether they would make a nice couple, she conceded, 'They're both nice people, so I'm not sure,' before concluding with a definitive 'Yeah.'
This endorsement comes hot on the heels of a similar sentiment from Shona's own family. Her younger sister, Camilla, who also flew to Australia to support the star, revealed that Aitch, whose real name is Harrison Armstrong, would be welcome at their family Christmas. 'He's a nice guy, I would definitely have him round for Christmas,' she stated, though she echoed the manager's uncertainty about the romantic nature of the relationship.
Confessions in the Jungle
The speculation ignited this week when Aitch himself opened up about his feelings for the 34-year-old actress. In a candid mid-shower conversation with his campmate, YouTuber AngryGinge, the rapper confessed, 'I've got a bit of a soft spot for Shona, me.'
Viewers have been quick to spot a spark between the two, with eagle-eyed fans catching a moment where Shona appeared to be licking her lips while watching a topless Aitch play-fight with Emmerdale's Lisa Riley. The moment sparked a flurry of comments on social media, with one user noting, 'OMG Shona is licking her lips at Aitch topless.'
Newly Single Stars
The growing connection comes amid revelations that both stars are recently single. It has been reported that Aitch split from his girlfriend, psychology student Lois Cottam, just weeks before entering the Australian jungle. The couple, who had been together for over a year, are said to have parted on good terms after feeling the relationship had run its course.
Similarly, Shona McGarty is also navigating single life after splitting from her fiancé, David Bracken, earlier this year. The pair had been together for nine years before ending their engagement.
With the campmates and the public noticing the chemistry, and now with the approval from both camps, the question of whether this jungle romance will blossom outside of the Australian outback remains one of the most talked-about storylines of the series. I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! continues nightly on ITV1 and ITVX.
