Viewers of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! are convinced a jungle romance is developing between former EastEnders star Shona McGarty and rapper Aitch after spotting several flirtatious moments during Tuesday night's episode.
Lip-licking moment sparks romance speculation
Eagle-eyed fans noticed the 34-year-old actress, who played Whitney Dean for 15 years, apparently licking her lips while watching the 25-year-old musician standing topless in camp. The moment occurred as Aitch, whose real name is Harrison Armstrong, was play fighting with fellow contestant Lisa Riley.
Social media immediately exploded with comments from viewers who spotted the interaction. "Shona, we see you checking out Aitch there," one fan posted, while another wrote: "OMG Shona is licking her lips at Aitch topless. Did anyone else see?"
A third viewer commented: "Shona licking her lips when Aitch is topless is no coincidence," highlighting what many believed was clear chemistry between the pair.
Family approval and romantic history
Adding fuel to the romance rumours, Shona's family appeared to give the potential coupling their seal of approval. After arriving at Brisbane Airport, the actress's sister Camila delivered her verdict on the Manchester-born rapper.
"He is a nice guy...I would definitely have him around for Christmas," Camila McGarty told reporters, suggesting the family would welcome the musician.
Both celebrities entered the jungle single, with Shona having split from her musician fiancé David Bracken earlier this year. Insiders describe the separation as amicable, and Bracken recently wished her well for the jungle experience on social media.
Aitch also ended his relationship with Lois Cottam before entering the Australian jungle, leaving both potential partners available for romance.
Aitch confesses his 'soft spot' for Shona
The romance speculation gained further traction when Aitch confessed his feelings to campmate Angry Ginge during last Friday's episode. While taking a dip in the camp's creek, the rapper made his attraction clear.
"I've got a bit of a soft spot for Shona, me," Aitch admitted, with his co-star responding: "I think she's really nice, if that's what you mean, yeah..."
Presenter Declan Donnelly later revealed he was "shell-shocked" by Aitch's candid comments when watching the scenes before they aired, indicating the significance of the confession.
As the series continues, viewers will be watching closely to see if this jungle romance develops into something more substantial outside the Australian camp.
