In a dramatic turn of events, rapper Aitch has been eliminated from I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! just one night before the grand final. The 25-year-old, whose real name is Harrison Armstrong, was widely tipped as the favourite to win but became the ninth celebrity to be voted off by the public in a shock result.
Emotional Jungle Journey Cut Short
The Manchester-born star's primary motivation for entering the jungle was to raise awareness for Down Syndrome, a condition his sister Gracie lives with. Friday night's episode featured an emotional reunion between the siblings, but this wasn't enough to save him from the public vote. Before his exit, Aitch bravely took on the formidable Celebrity Cyclone, the show's most challenging Bushtucker Trial, helping his campmates secure stars for the camp.
Final Three Line-Up Confirmed
His departure means the final showdown will now be between his close friend, social media sensation Angry Ginge (real name Morgan Burtwistle, 24), EastEnders actress Shona McGarty, 34, and Celebs Go Dating star Tom Read Wilson, 39. Aitch was considered the biggest contender to beat Angry Ginge to the title of King of the Jungle. The public will now decide the winner in tomorrow night's live final, where one of the remaining three will follow in the footsteps of last year's champion, McFly's Danny Jones.
Romance Rumours and Mainstream Moves
During his time in camp, viewers speculated about a potential romantic connection between Aitch and his campmate Shona McGarty, a storyline that became a focal point of the series. However, fellow contestants who have since left the jungle have dispelled these rumours, stating the pair were 'not interested' in each other romantically, despite Aitch admitting he had a 'soft spot' for the actress.
Appearing on the ITV show marks a significant step into the mainstream for Aitch, who has spent seven years in the alternative rap scene. His career is soaring; it was revealed this week that he is in talks with fast-fashion brand BoohooMAN for a £1 million clothing deal. The artist, who rose to fame in 2018 with his hit 'Straight Rhymez' and has since won a Brit Award, now watches from the sidelines as the 2023 jungle reign is decided.
